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    Memphis student from Ghana attends his first American football game

    Have the Tigers converted him to an American football fan yet?

    By Frank Bonner II November 09, 2024
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    Friends remember slain musician with the sly grin

    Friends remember Blake Rhea for his “loud” smile and an easygoing nature that made him a favorite to all who knew him.

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    By Jody Callahan November 11, 2024
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    Families in North Memphis receive some relief heading into holiday season

    Up to 400 families received canned goods, electrolyte mixes, games, books, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, makeup and other toiletry items Thursday, Nov. 7.

    By Julia Baker November 08, 2024
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    Calkins: Hundreds of students will be working the polls Tuesday. So be nice!

    If you’re voting Tuesday, don’t be surprised if you’re checked in by a high school student. More than 250 have signed up to work the polls this week. So be on your best behavior, people.

    By Geoff Calkins November 03, 2024
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    Thousands gather to celebrate life on Day of the Dead at Brooks Museum

    The event included a parade from Overton Square to the museum, several musical performances, food vendors, informational booths and so, so many bright fanciful costumes and parade floats.

    By Jody Callahan November 02, 2024
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    Calkins: Gene Brady is gone. The world needs more Gene Bradys.

    Gene Brady, 89, died in a single-car wreck last week. Maybe you didn’t know him. But if you’re lucky, you’ve known people like him. We could use more of them today.

    By Geoff Calkins November 06, 2024
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    Calkins: Derek Clenin was ‘one of a kind.’ A story about rivalry, friendship, life and death.

    Twenty-two years ago, Derek Clenin blocked an extra point to lift MUS over CBHS. Clenin died Oct. 8. Now, the quarterback of that CBHS team, Carter Giovannetti, plans to run the St. Jude Marathon in his friend and rival’s name.

    By Geoff Calkins November 06, 2024
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    Memphis-area firefighters help in Hurricane Helene aftermath

    Tennessee Task Force 1 members stationed in western North Carolina, represent the Memphis Fire Department as well as fire departments in Shelby County, Bartlett, Millington, Collierville, Germantown and Milan.

    By Jody Callahan October 04, 2024
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    Artist puts heart and sole into giving back at his former elementary school

    An alumnus donated 50 pairs of Nike Dunk sneakers — free for each of Delano Elementary’s kindergarten students.

    By Stevie Paige October 02, 2024
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    Donated coats, skirts make suit of armor for U of M students headed to interviews

    In five hours, 755 students cleared out nearly 10,000 free jackets, blazers, blouses and ties.

    By Jane Roberts September 25, 2024
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    Teen baker finds entrepreneurial success is sweet

    Alannah Williams, 17, has moved her baking business from South Korea, to Germany, to Japan and now to Memphis. 

    By Jody Callahan September 23, 2024
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    Championing growth: Iconic Memphis pharmacy expands

    “He would be so overjoyed today. I feel his presence now,” Dr. Carol Loree Champion said of her late father, Dr. Charles Champion, who opened his pharmacy and herb store in South Memphis in 1981. 

    By Michael Waddell September 22, 2024
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    Criminal Court Clerk’s Office clinic helps those with a record start over

    “I’m a big believer in second chances. Just because you have a past doesn’t mean you can’t have a future,” Shelby County Criminal Court Clerk Heidi Kuhn said.

    By Jody Callahan September 21, 2024
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    Tiger Bookstore founder dies

    The Tiger Bookstore may look nothing like it did when it first opened 60 years ago, but it’s the legacy John Williams left behind all the same.

    By Jody Callahan September 18, 2024
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    Community fridges an oasis in Memphis food deserts

    What started as an effort to combat food insecurity in Memphis has evolved into a community of people looking out for one another.

    By Jane Roberts September 15, 2024
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    A century later, Memphis honors Miss Lee and her school

    During a 100-minute picnic at 1760 Peabody Ave., Memphians remembered Eva Lee and her school, where manners, art and music were part of growing up.

    By Jane Roberts September 08, 2024
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    75 years of helping ‘people be who God wants them to be’

    St. Paul Catholic School’s mission of education has evolved as the surrounding Whitehaven area changed. Now supporters are raising money to update the 75-year-old structure.

    By Toni Lepeska September 17, 2024
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    Optometry students from across the US, Canada have eyes on Memphis

    On 901 Day, here’s a look at Southern College of Optometry’s success at selling Memphis. This year’s freshman class includes alumni of 91 colleges and universities, who hail from 35 states. 

    By Aisling Mäki September 01, 2024
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    Hill: The FedEx St. Jude Championship is back. And so is the joy.

    It takes a lot of hard work, but Miles Harrell made it to another FedEx St. Jude Championship. The tournament is better for it. 

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    By Drew Hill August 15, 2024
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    This is why people keep showing up for ‘pushups in a parking lot’

    Tony Ludlow started a Marine Corps boot camp-themed workout class in 1999. The boot camp still meets today at Christ Church Memphis near Laurelwood. 

    By King Jemison August 13, 2024
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    Cordell Walker poured all he had into Alpha Omega Veterans Services

    Under Walker’s leadership, Alpha Omega Veterans Services grew from a duplex in South Memphis to a nonprofit that helped more than 15,000 veterans get training, treatment and access to the benefits they were due.

    By Jane Roberts August 09, 2024
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    The 21 best ‘Memphis’ songs of the 21st century (so far)

    Given how much music the city has produced, it’s not much of a surprise that the home of the blues and the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll punches well above its weight as a music subject.

    By Chris Herrington August 07, 2024
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    Nikki McCray-Penson ‘never forgot where she came from’

    Collierville remembers the athlete whose achievements ranged from being named SEC Basketball Player of the Year and WNBA All-Star to bringing home Olympic gold, speaking at the Library of Congress, and a successful college coaching career.

    By Michael Waddell August 04, 2024
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    Desmond Bane, MSCS host school supply giveaway

    Bane and the district supplied thousands of backpacks, and the Grizzlies guard shared his thoughts on the team’s offseason. 

    By King Jemison August 04, 2024
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    Brooks gets first pick of Belz family Chinese art collection

    From the Belz family to the Brooks, museum curators have selected 95 pieces and expect to take several more from the iconic art collection. 

    By Jane Roberts July 31, 2024

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