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    Courtney, in voice that booms, out to build army of good

    His podcast, “An Army of Normal Folks,” with 19,000 subscribers, offers a weekly look at the good people are doing without government intervention. 

    By Jane Roberts November 25, 2024
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    Gallery: Christmas time in the city

    Kids and adults gathered Downtown Saturday for the Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting sponsored by the Downtown Memphis Commission. Photographer Ziggy Mack was there to capture the excitement.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 23, 2024
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    Holiday spirit (and candy) brings community together in Whitehaven

    Onlookers at the Memphis Christmas Parade on Saturday talked about how the parade was a nice chance to show off their community spirit, an event to shine a positive light on the vast South Memphis area.

    By Jody Callahan November 23, 2024
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    Hill: They said she’d never touch her toes again. Now she’s a yoga teacher.

    A car accident crushed three vertebrae in Emily Hamilton’s spine one year ago. Doctors said she would never touch her toes again. She’s now an instructor at Sana Yoga in East Memphis.

    By Drew Hill November 15, 2024
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    Priest, marine biologist address climate change from shared perspective

    Marine biologist James McClintock and Rev. John Burruss will share insights from Antarctica in a free lecture today at Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. 

    By Jane Roberts November 14, 2024
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    Former ECS standout Brent Rooker wins Silver Slugger award

    Germantown’s Rooker just completed his second season with the Oakland A’s.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 13, 2024
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    Another Memphis chef headed to ‘Guy’s Grocery Games’

    Sarah Cai of Good Fortune Co. will be featured on Wednesday’s new episode of Guy Fieri’s “Guy’s Grocery Games.” 

    By Christin Yates November 12, 2024
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    Calkins: For 50 years, Ron Olson has been keeping us laughing

    Ron Olson celebrated 50 years in Memphis radio at the beginning of November. How has he done it? By making us laugh.

    By Geoff Calkins November 10, 2024
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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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    Memphis musician killed after argument, police say

    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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