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    Orange Mound nonprofit is looking for single moms with a dream

    A pilot program by JUICE Orange Mound will help single mothers grow their ideas for a business.

    By Linda A. Moore December 07, 2020
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    Memphis pastor recommitted to Frayser following shooting incident

    While he suffered no serious injuries, Ricky Floyd made a significant decision following the shooting. He resigned as interim chairman of the local Civilian Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB).

    By Omer Yusuf November 29, 2020
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    ‘A Betor Way’ offers help to drug addicts in Memphis and Shelby County

    A Betor Way, a nonprofit, helps drug addicts in Memphis and Shelby County with a needle exchange program and treatment options.

    By Yolanda Jones December 02, 2020
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    Two Mississippi teens become BSA Chickasaw Council’s first female Eagle Scouts

    The Boy Scouts of America began accepting girls in 2019 and this achievement is historic.

    By Linda A. Moore November 22, 2020
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    Falling under the spell of autumn

    Soak up the beauty of a crisp autumn day through photos of Mid-South scenes including Overton Park in Midtown, Links at Galloway and Shelby Farms Park in East Memphis, and Martin Luther King Jr. Riverside Park in South Memphis.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 22, 2020
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    Conservancy seeks young ideas for old Overton Park

    Overton Park Conservancy is asking the public to complete by Nov. 30 a 21-question survey to help guide a new master plan for the park’s east side. The survey is found at www.overtonpark.org/zone1.

    By Tom Bailey November 25, 2020
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    Why glamping, Topgolf and an aquarium never made it to Mud Island

    With millions of dollars of work needed at Mud Island, what happened with all the other ideas for some of Memphis’ most valuable property? 

    By Wayne Risher November 13, 2020
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    U of M’s first Scheidt Award honors 2 mayors, tiger handler

    First Rudi and Honey Scheidt Community Impact Award honors people who go out their way to work for the community and spirit it embodies.

    By Jane Roberts October 15, 2020
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    Hi-Tone reopens in its third location, to uncertain future

    Hi-Tone stages have hosted innumerable local record-release shows and been at least a partial home for signature Memphis events.

    By Chris Herrington October 12, 2020
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    Salvation Army could use a little help saving Christmas

    Local Salvation Army leaders brace for contributions to drop this year. But donors can still give dollars at kettle901.org or adopt an angel at angeltreememphis.org.

    By Don Wade October 12, 2020
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    MyCityRides buys Summer Avenue property for scooter campus

    The nonprofit organization that promotes the 169cc SYM Fiddle III motor scooter as an affordable solution for getting Memphians to and from work now plans a new campus on Summer Avenue. 

    By Tom Bailey October 07, 2020
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    How a Memphis medical lab mobilized to fight COVID-19

    Poplar Healthcare joined the battle against the coronavirus late, but now it’s leading the charge to help Memphis reopen and stay open.

    By David Waters October 07, 2020
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    Cooper Young runners rev for fun

    Even though the Cooper Young Festival was canceled this year due to coronavirus restrictions, the annual four-miler race went on.

    By Omer Yusuf October 06, 2020
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Father V’s long, lovely farewell from his front porch

    For months before he died, the Greek Orthodox priest’s front yard became a gathering place for well-wishers from all parts of town and walks of life.

    By David Waters October 06, 2020
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    Up, up and away: Through pandemic, model airplane builders/pilots doubled down

    The COVID-19 pandemic might have grounded some local model airplane enthusiasts for a while, but it couldn’t stop them from building more Ringmaster model planes and being ready for Saturday’s 13th annual Worldwide Fly-A-Thon.

    By Don Wade January 03, 2021
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    Hub of Memphis outdoors activities created for visitors, residents

    Memphis Tourism measured a 40% increase in likely Memphis visitors who report being interested in “adventurous outdoor activities” since the pandemic hit.

    By Christin Yates October 01, 2020
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    Beloved priest, devoted storyteller, dies at 94

    The Greek Orthodox priest retired from the pulpit in 1991, but kept working as the church’s pastor emeritus and the community’s chaplain and cheerleader.

    By David Waters October 03, 2020
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    Candle company lights a way for victims of sex-trafficking

    For at least one local worker, where there was once darkness, now there is light. 

    By Toni Lepeska September 25, 2020
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    How one decision changed the future for Antonio Gibson and U of M Tigers

    The Washington Football Team’s running back finds himself in an unexpected situation.

    By Steven Johnson September 21, 2020
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    Christ Community Health Services builds on legacy

    Visionaries who started the health clinic imagined it as a way to change life in South Memphis; 25 years ago, ZIP code 38109 had the most health concerns, and the fewest doctors.

    By Jane Roberts September 21, 2020
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    Ready to ride and roll: Pandemic pastimes get more Memphians outdoors

    Bicycles are selling like hotcakes, with customers in some places putting down deposits for bikes they won’t see until January. 

    By Elle Perry September 18, 2020
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    Concourse celebrates anniversary with call for photographs

    Crosstown Concourse officials ask people to post on social media their favorite photo they took at the "vertical urban village."

    By Tom Bailey August 19, 2020
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    For Memphis trivia maestro, pandemic demands reinvention

    Cerrito’s business was based on friends interacting at preferably crowded indoor spaces. What happens when barroom bonhomie becomes a public health problem? For Cerrito, it meant a screeching halt to his entire business. 

    By Chris Herrington July 31, 2020
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    Brightest comet in 20 years blazes path over Mid-South

    The 3-mile ball of ice will make its closest approach to the Earth on Thursday, July 23.

    By Patrick Lantrip July 23, 2020
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    ‘Nobody Needs Nobody': Oral history of Memphis’ enduring rap anthem

    Memphis rap's impassioned ode, Playa Fly's 1998 single "Nobody," is arguably as popular today as it was more than 20 years ago. Artists and experts share the story behind its staying power.

    By Jared Boyd July 13, 2020

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