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    Legacy Award honors memory of The Daily Memphian’s Jennifer Biggs

    Jennifer Biggs was remembered as a communicator who cared deeply about connecting people, sharing her passion for breaking bread and celebrating the city she called home. 

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    By Aisling Mäki February 01, 2024
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    Ambitious new collection aims to capture breadth of ‘Memphis Blues’

    This 534-song, 20-CD collection stitches a rich tapestry of a mostly lost Memphis, mapping the city, naming the infamous and celebrating the food. 

    By Chris Herrington February 05, 2024
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    These all-terrain angels braved icy roads to help health care workers

    The recent freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall were no match for members of the Mid-South Jeep Club who shifted into gear to transport hundreds of health care workers to hospitals across the region.

    By Aisling Mäki January 28, 2024
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    Veterans find healing through ‘the magic of writing a song’

    Chattanooga-based Freedom Sings USA and the Department of Veteran Affairs presented a two-day music therapy event at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers Jr. VA Medical Center at 1030 Jefferson Ave.

    By Kambui Bomani January 27, 2024
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    Calkins: Jerome Wright knew Memphis better than anyone. He loved it better, too

    Journalist Jerome Wright, 74, died Monday evening. He covered Memphis for more than five decades. He knew the place better than anyone else. But he became a beloved figure in the city because he treated everyone with kindness and respect. 

    By Geoff Calkins January 25, 2024
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    Global Café steps in to feed hundreds sheltering from freezing temps

    Freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall have forced many local businesses to close this week, but Global Café has been delivering warm, hearty meals to those in need citywide. 

    By Aisling Mäki December 24, 2024
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    Calkins: Skiing in Memphis — and other scenes from coldest MLK Day in history

    The guy who was skiing through Downtown Monday? We found him. Here’s his story and more scenes from the coldest MLK Day in Memphis since it became a federal holiday.

    By Geoff Calkins January 15, 2024
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    Martin Luther King Jr. ‘speaks’ at virtual MLK Day event

    The National Civil Rights Museum had planned a large celebration to honor what would have been King’s 95th birthday, but as the weather forecast became clear, they realized they would have to pivot. 

    By Michael Waddell January 16, 2024
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    Rutgers University builds pipeline to Memphis

    Former Memphian Antonio D. Tillis is bringing Hamilton and Westwood students to the elite New Jersey school where he now serves as chancellor as “his way of giving back.” 

    By Jane Roberts February 07, 2024
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    Panel focuses on a passion of Martin Luther King: Hard work

    In honor of Martin Luther King’s heart for working people such as the sanitation workers in Memphis, the Intersection of Race and Sports panel focused on economic power in Memphis.

    By Kambui Bomani January 14, 2024
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    One of Orange Mound’s own finds space for kids in his neighborhood

    Fueled by a desire help children fulfill their educational potential as well as developing a relationship with God, Howard Eddings willed the Opportunity Zone into existence.

    By Jane Roberts January 14, 2024
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    Volunteers help restore Raleigh section of Wolf River Greenway

    “We’re turning a toxic dumpsite off of Highland Road into a beautiful, forested area for the community to enjoy.”

    By Kambui Bomani January 13, 2024
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    Tillman Sculpture Park under construction in Binghampton

    Carpenter Art Garden and a team of local collaborators are constructing the park on the corner of Princeton Avenue and Tillman Street.

    By Kambui Bomani January 08, 2024
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    Black Arts Collective is working to change the canvas at the Brooks

    With the collective’s knowledge and funding, the Brooks will annually present one major exhibition by Black artists and buy at least one work by a Black artist for its permanent collection.

    By Jane Roberts January 08, 2024
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    New Year’s resolutions can be beneficial, except when they’re not

    Experts suggest we need to abandon the old notion of fixed, deadline-driven — and occasionally self-loathing — New Year’s resolutions.

    By Don Wade January 02, 2024
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    Barry Fuller blessed us, everyone, as Scrooge, consummate theater man

    He made his largest mark as Scrooge, which he performed at Theatre Memphis 11 times, more than any other actor in the city.

    By Jane Roberts January 17, 2024
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    Buckley: Opt out of the Liberty Bowl? Not this Tigers center. No way.

    Who says you can’t go home again? Memphis’ Jacob Likes cried when he thought he’d played his last game at Liberty Stadium. Now there’s another.

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    By Tim Buckley December 28, 2023
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    Longtime ‘News Lady’ returns to Channel 5

    After taking time off air this year due to a chronic health condition, Joyce Peterson is back at WMC-TV Action News 5, marking her 30th year reporting the good — and the bad — to Memphians.

    By Don Wade December 26, 2023
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    Takin’ it to the streets: Mobile food pantry delivers kindness

    Sunshine & Daisy, a nonprofit founded by two Memphis women, runs a free, rolling grocery 12 months a year. In December, they add Christmas gifts and special food boxes.

    By Jane Roberts December 26, 2023
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    Bobby Ireland, local soccer’s most interesting man, bids farewell to coaching

    Twenty-seven years and two state girls soccer titles later, the veteran St. Agnes coach is closing one chapter of a life well-lived.

    By John Varlas December 29, 2023
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    Bismack Biyombo will realize a dream just by looking at the sideline

    Young Oscar Tshiebwe was selling bricks to provide for his family when he was discovered at Bismack Biyombo’s basketball camp in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Next week, they’ll share the court together. 

    By Drew Hill December 17, 2023
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    One to watch: Memphis’ first Black female chief meteorologist has the weather

    Danielle Moss became a weather junkie while working as a flight attendant. Now, in her role at ABC24/CW30, she’s the first Black female chief meteorologist in Memphis.

    By Don Wade December 11, 2023
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    Munford High basketball players voice support for Ja Morant

    Munford High School players said it has been a joy to have Grizzlies star Ja Morant spend time around the team this season.

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    By Drew Hill December 09, 2023
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    Ready for a return? Ja Morant shares lessons, time with others

    The Memphis Grizzlies star has had some time on his hands lately, thanks to an NBA suspension. What’s he been up to?

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    Munford High basketball players voice support for Ja Morant

    By Drew Hill December 09, 2023
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    Memphis filmmaker writes Hallmark Channel Christmas movie

    Writing for the Hallmark Channel was a bucket list job for Memphian April “Skyy” Blair. That dream becomes fully realized when “Magic in Mistletoe” airs Friday, Dec. 8, on the network. 

    By Elle Perry December 05, 2023

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