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    Four days, 465 miles, one goal: St. Jude supporters begin run to Illinois

    The St. Jude Runs relay fundraiser is a tradition that dates back more than four decades and ends with a parade in Peoria, Illinois, featuring runners from Memphis, Chicago, St. Louis and three dozen other Midwestern cities. 

    By Aisling Mäki July 17, 2024
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    What’s next for Aretha Franklin’s birthplace after it was sold on courthouse steps

    Local preservationist Anasa Troutman purchased the house in a foreclosure sale. 

    By King Jemison July 17, 2024
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    Tigers team up with FedEx to help fill care packages for troops

    Quarterback Seth Henigan, running back Mario Anderson, linebacker Elijah Herring, defensive back Jordan Grier and offensive lineman Jaylen Nichols attended.

    By Frank Bonner II July 16, 2024
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    Luther McClellan, first Black graduate at Memphis State, dies at 83

    “Something that he made very clear is that once you make up your mind that this is your goal, you stick with it, and you don’t let anything deter you from it,” said Linda Hall, associate dean of multicultural affairs.

    By Jane Roberts July 16, 2024
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    Rhodes professor wrote the book and so much more on W.E.B. DuBois

    Due to the work of Earl Wright II, DuBois now gets credit for conducting the first scientific urban sociological research. When Wright was in college, that credit went to the University of Chicago. 

    By Jane Roberts July 16, 2024
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    Memphians satisfy need for speed at ‘Pinewood Derby for grown-ups’

    Five years ago, Midsouth Derby and Ales founders asked themselves, “Why couldn’t we build our own cars as adults, race them and drink beer while doing it?” 

    By Jody Callahan July 14, 2024
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    Horses and people find solace in greener pastures at Southern Reins

    This nonprofit creates space for healing and second chances for people with autism, trauma or other diagnoses, and also for horses that had careers in the show ring, on the polo field or elsewhere.

    By Aisling Mäki July 14, 2024
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    Steelers’ Rodney Williams doesn’t take high school experience for granted

    Williams’ appreciation for his alma mater is why he traveled back to Germantown High and helped with the 11th annual Make the Right Call football camp Saturday.

    By Frank Bonner II July 13, 2024
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    Who the heck is Prince Mongo? And he ran for Memphis mayor?!

    For Memphis newcomers, the idea of an “alien prince” who calls the Bluff City home may seem stranger than fiction. During his brushes with the law and various elections, Mongo would often wear green body paint, a silver wig and a loincloth — but never any shoes. 

    By Jody Callahan July 08, 2024
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    On a hot summer day, nothing beats going down a waterslide

    Families came to the Greensward Saturday as part of the Overton Park Conservancy’s Summer Splash series, which its communications director said she hopes shows the benefit of a large grassy space for something other than parking.

    By Jody Callahan July 06, 2024
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    Independence Day celebrations bring Memphis community together

    “Fire trucks and Popsicles — what more do you need on the Fourth of July?”

    By Aisling Mäki July 05, 2024
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    Memphis pediatrician brings back the house call

    Eden Pediatrics’ membership rates start at $100 a month and include well checkups, unlimited sick visits, in-home newborn visits, virtual care, routine vaccinations and lactation consulting.

    By Aisling Mäki July 02, 2024
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    Memphians pitch in to create 10-foot-tall David Bowie sculpture

    “Today is the 50th anniversary of Bowie performing ‘Diamond Dogs’ at the Mid-South Coliseum,” artist Mike McCarthy said. “So, I thought why not try to unveil phase one of the sculpture today.”

    By Kambui Bomani July 01, 2024
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    Calkins: Scott Morris on God, joy, the future — and stepping down from the only thing he’s ever done.

    Scott Morris walked out of Crosstown Concourse Friday for the last time as CEO of Church Health. He’s not leaving, just changing his role. Here’s a Q&A with Dr. Morris.

    By Geoff Calkins July 01, 2024
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    Parents’ resource center ‘a beacon of hope’ for Hyde Park

    The Memphis Lift, a nonprofit that helps families navigate the education system, has a new building that’s a source of pride for its North Memphis neighborhood. Mayor Paul Young said work done there helps make the city safer.

    By King Jemison June 23, 2024
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    Ja Morant discusses return from injury, AAU team and pro camp

    The Memphis Grizzlies star, who will return to basketball in two weeks following shoulder surgery, is finding joy this summer in coaching AAU basketball and holding hoops camps.

    By Drew Hill June 22, 2024
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    Bus shelter art of jookin’ dancers ‘like the Rocky statue for Memphis’

    Muralist Brandon Marshall said he designed the Hickory Hill images to inspire drivers and bus riders with uplifting pictures of “a strong cultural asset for the city.”

    By King Jemison June 21, 2024
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    Former MUS standout set to compete for spot in Paris Games

    Harrison Williams won the USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the two-day event in 2023.

    By John Varlas June 21, 2024
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    The Memphis music inspo behind new Tom Hardy/Austin Butler movie

    “The Bikeriders,” which opens in Memphis on Friday, June 21, features music from a stalwart Memphis rock and roll band that’s been a local scene staple since the late 1990s.

    By Chris Herrington June 20, 2024
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    Civil Rights Museum to honor three with Freedom Awards

    The honorees will be in Memphis on Oct. 17 for the 33rd annual awards presented by the National Civil Rights Museum.

    By Bill Dries June 18, 2024
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    Memphis nonprofit grinding to give kids boards and places to skate

    LaterSkaters Memphis recently gained official nonprofit status and hopes to give 300 kids skateboards this year. 

    By Jody Callahan June 17, 2024
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    Passion for Overton Park fed strong roots for future

    After 12 years, Overton Park Conservancy executive director Tina Sullivan is ready to step down and she’s confident the green space will endure and thrive under the next generation of leadership.

    By Jane Roberts June 18, 2024
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    Real magic: Trio’s nonprofit began with haircuts and graduated to hugs

    In Whitehaven, Magic Dads are buying kids backpacks and school supplies, giving them haircuts and making sure they have a positive male role model.

    By Ron Maxey June 16, 2024
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    Juneteenth Festival celebrates freedom

    The Juneteenth Festival at Health Sciences Park June 15 brought the community together for a fun run, education, a car show and more.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff June 15, 2024
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    Orange Mound residents ‘not standing’ for gun violence anymore

    Nearly two months after a block-party shooting, community members, organizations and government officials gathered at an Orange Mound high school to participate in a Walk Against Gun Violence.

    By Kambui Bomani June 15, 2024

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