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The 50th annual Silky Sullivan’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Beale Street on Saturday, March 11, 2023. (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian)Spirit of Memphis

Silky O’Sullivan’s rolls out 50th St. Patrick’s parade

“We love Memphis, and I love every part of this parade,” parade watcher Ciera Costello said. “It’s really fun down here to see people coming together to just have a good time.”

By Alicia Davidson March 11, 2023
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Alex Lomax cherishes final stretch as a Tiger: ‘It means the world’

The Memphis guard’s college career has at times been turbulent. He decided to stay for a fifth season anyway. Now, starting with Senior Day on Sunday, it’s winding down.

By Parth Upadhyaya March 06, 2023
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Art Gilliam’s WLOK radio stations still stand for activism

Gilliam’s influence allowed many Black voices to be heard through WLOK. 

By Jane Roberts February 26, 2023
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Six former Tigers inducted into M Club Hall of Fame

Former basketball star Omar Sneed, former football offensive lineman Wade Smith and four other former players were officially inducted into the University of Memphis M Club Hall of Fame. 

By Frank Bonner II February 25, 2023

  • Music

    Boyd: WYXR Dowd Awards honor Black musicians

    WYXR’s Dowd Awards will honor Ekpe Abioto, Dr. O.T. Sykes, Lester Snell, Anita Ward, Dan Greer, and Phyllis and Helen Duncan.

    By Jared Boyd February 23, 2023
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    Soup’s On! Youth Villages fundraiser benefits mentoring program

    “Our kids having a mentor makes their stay with us even better. They have someone who is looking out for them, advocating for them, loving them, caring for them, and it really means a lot for their mental health.”

    By Michael Waddell February 19, 2023
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    Full circle: Tim McCarver back home after living a life full of dreams

    Tim McCarver, who died Thursday at age 81, was a three-sport star at Christian Brothers, a World Series hero for the St. Louis Cardinals, and a Baseball Hall-of-Fame inductee as a broadcaster. 

    By Don Wade February 19, 2023
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    Female professionals cite mentorship and core values as keys to success

    During the Women and Business seminar hosted by The Daily Memphian, Thursday, Feb. 16, the three panelists agreed that good mentors are key to being successful, no matter the industry or field. 

    By Christin Yates February 18, 2023
  • Visual Arts

    Artists paint mural of Tyre Nichols in North Memphis

    The mural appears on the wall of the Steve A. Castle House of Rhythm and Blues near Hein Park and was commissioned by the club’s owner, Steve A. Adams.

    By Jasmine McCraven February 14, 2023
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    After 64 years, couple ponders love and letting go

    Married in 1958 within six months of meeting, Walker and Ann Uhlhorn have rarely spent a night apart. But Ann was diagnosed with lung cancer in November.

    By Jane Roberts February 14, 2023
  • Music

    Sicily-born singer gathers Memphis musicians to record global anthem for peace

    Memphis musicians Mario Monterosso, Carla Thomas, Kallen Esperian, Larry Dodson, The Coasters and Pete Molinari, among others, have recorded a new song to raise money for children in Ukraine.

    By Jane Roberts February 15, 2023
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    At Dinstuhl’s, they still hand string chocolates the old-fashioned way

    Once you know what the squiggles on top of the chocolates mean, you’ll know exactly what’s inside.

    By Jennifer Biggs February 13, 2023
  • About Town

    Love goes wild at the Memphis Zoo

    The pre-Valentine’s Day weekend “Love Wild” event allowed Memphis Zoo guests to eat while watching a keeper chat about African penguins, starring the renowned Dexter.

    By Jasmine McCraven February 12, 2023
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    Echols: A letter to the men of Memphis

    “Our lives have been stolen from us. Even the biggest, baddest, most intimidating woman you know is looking over her shoulder at every turn.”

    By Candace Echols February 12, 2023
  • Performing Arts

    ‘Tina’ — and Katori — travel aways to come back home again

    “Tina — The Tina Turner Musical” has landed in the region that raised both singer Tina Turner and writer Katori Hall, the women who made the musical possible.

    By Blair Kinsey February 13, 2023
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    Locked and loaded: Self-defense coach says gun safety starts with know-how

    Retired Shelby County Sheriff’s Office captain and SWAT team commander Bennie Cobb opened Eagle Eye Security and Training Services to emphasize the importance of gun responsibility along with self-defense.

    By Alicia Davidson February 10, 2023
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    Devastation in Turkey, Syria rattles lives in Memphis

    Mosques are uniting to raise money in citywide appeal on Friday.

    By Jane Roberts February 09, 2023
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    Memphis Animal Services debuts play yards with stadium AstroTurf

    Dogs will romp on the same Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium turf that University of Memphis football players put blood, sweat and tears on, Coach Ryan Silverfield said.

    By Alicia Davidson February 07, 2023
  • Music

    As late Stax founder gets a special Grammy, a peek into his post-label life

    At one time, Stax founder Jim Stewart had musicians such as Otis Redding and Janis Joplin over to his house. He hasn’t always gotten a lot of fanfare himself, but that was part of his M.O. 

    By Chris Herrington February 13, 2023
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    Teacher, banker find a second act at Getwell Elementary

    Despite coming from different professional worlds, from different cities and even different countries, both wound up as teachers at Getwell Elementary in Parkway Village.

    By Aarron Fleming February 03, 2023
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    Students join rapper NLE Choppa ‘to skate for Tyre’

    “I was just trying to turn a negative into a positive. That’s my main goal today.”

    By Rob Moore February 03, 2023
  • Opinion

    Warren: Reflections in the wake of horrific crash

    “Grief has been overwhelming at times since the crash, but we don’t mourn as those without hope.”

    By Abigail Warren February 03, 2023
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    Memphis business TapRoute offers runners a refill

    A local Memphis business is creating an alternative for runners and cyclists to refill their water bottles on the go.

    By Alicia Davidson January 19, 2023
  • Visual Arts

    Local film scene bolsters Memphis’ rank for moviemakers

    Memphis moved up three notches on MovieMaker Magazine’s list of the 25 Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker.

    By Jane Roberts February 03, 2023
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    New Carpenter Art Garden leader has hope for healing

    Jazmin Miller is on course to help heal trauma on several levels, including the complicated feelings she says many Black people have with agriculture as an institution. 

    By Jane Roberts January 18, 2023
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    Grizzlies, FedEx volunteers spruce up Springdale Elementary to honor MLK

    FedEx volunteers and Grizzlies volunteered to help spruce up Springdale-Memphis Magnet Elementary on Thursday as part of a day of service in celebration of the coming Martin Luther King Jr. King Day holiday.

    By Aarron Fleming January 14, 2023
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    Alpha Omega’s $8 million project is a nod to Cordell Walker

    The Jackson Avenue facility is the latest effort of a man who never served in the military but has dedicated 35 years to serving veterans with housing, food, clothing and offering sometimes simply a place to be understood.

    By Jane Roberts January 09, 2023
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    River skiers open 2023 with charity

    Despite this year’s low water levels, many volunteers and onlookers showed up on Sunday to participate in this year’s Ski Freeze Memphis event — including six-time top fuel champion Clay Millican. 

    By Jasmine McCraven January 06, 2023
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    The Year in Pictures: 2022

    Take a walk down memory lane with our collection of 2022 photos from The Daily Memphian.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff January 01, 2023

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