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<strong>The Girls Inc. of Memphis Youth Farm has grown from its original pre-pandemic incarnation of a shipping container, a porta-pottie and a water spigot. The $8 million, 20,000 square foot classroom buidling joined the Frayser campus in 2023. A greenhouse was formally opened Friday, March 21.</strong> (Bill Dries/ Daily Memphian)Metro

The AM/DM podcast: A week to celebrate Girls Inc., LeMoyne-Owen and realtors

But the week begins with a public question: How should AI-related property-tax revenue be spent?

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The AM/DM podcast: Counter culture takes center stage

If you notice a bunch of heavily inked tattoo artist types in town this weekend, there’s a reason. 

By Mary Cashiola April 10, 2026
City of Memphis

The AM/DM podcast: ‘Violence interrupters’ seizing the moment?

For more than a decade, the City of Memphis has tried to quell gun violence by talking to potential victims or perpetrators before they make life-altering choices.

By Mary Cashiola April 09, 2026
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The AM/DM podcast: The volunteer search & rescue group saving lives

In November of last year, two DeSoto County teenagers in an SUV found themselves in a fast-moving ravine. But they survived thanks to one of the accident's witnesses. 

By Mary Cashiola April 08, 2026

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    The AM/DM podcast: The Whalum family legacy lives on

    Among a city of talented musicians, the Whalums stand out. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 09, 2026
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    The AM/DM podcast: Don’t forget to register to vote

    It’s a busy week, and it starts with your last opportunity to register to vote before the Shelby County primaries on Tuesday, May 5. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 06, 2026
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    The AM/DM podcast: A ‘free’ weekend full of fun

    This weekend’s events — the ones The Daily Memphian staff are most excited about, anyway — have one very important thing in common. They are free! 

    By Mary Cashiola April 03, 2026
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    The AM/DM podcast: New restaurant roundup

    A sushi purveyor is looking at a new home, a gluten-free bakery is changing neighborhoods and a former oyster house is becoming a cocktail bar. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 02, 2026
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    The AM/DM podcast: No Kings’ end, ongoing fugitive search

    The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporter, Aarron Fleming, talks about the No Kings march in the context of other protests and marches he’s covered. 

    By Mary Cashiola April 01, 2026
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    The AM/DM podcast: If we need a new Regional One, where is the money coming from?

    The new Regional One project is estimated to cost upwards of $900 million. But where will that money come from? 

    By Mary Cashiola March 31, 2026
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    The AM/DM podcast: Fallen leaders, new elected officials

    Plus, Tennessee highways are ready for a change. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 30, 2026
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    The AM/DM podcast: Time to get outside and in, too

    This weekend brings a lot of opportunities to get outside. But it starts with a focus on the interior. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 27, 2026
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    The AM/DM podcast: Making a case for a new Regional One

    Regional One, which many longtime Memphians may still call the Med, can trace its roots back to 1829. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 26, 2026
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    The AM/DM podcast: Behind the scenes of Trump’s Memphis visit

    The Daily Memphian sent four staffers to President Donald Trump’s visit to Memphis. Today, veteran reporter Bill Dries is here to talk about some of the behind-the-scenes details. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 25, 2026
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    The AM/DM podcast: Are vee there yet? – A new RV park comes to Cordova

    What was once the Gameday Baseball complex in Cordova is set to become an “upscale” RV park, catering to the higher end of the recreational vehicle market.

    By Eric Barnes March 24, 2026
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    The AM/DM Podcast: Collierville Chick-fil-A saga continues

    Collierville leaders already voted down a new Chick-fil-A, but it’s getting a second chance today.

    By Bianca Phillips March 23, 2026
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    The AM/DM podcast: Spring has sprung, and we take a Journey

    Today is the first day of spring, and there are so many ways to get outdoors and celebrate this weekend.

    By Bianca Phillips March 20, 2026
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    The AM/DM podcast: Meet the local foodie behind our $15 deals

    A restaurant doesn’t have to be expensive to be good, and today’s guest knows all about that. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 19, 2026
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    The AM/DM podcast: On Jerry Lee Lewis’ home tour

    For the past year and a half, Jerry Lee Lewis’ Nesbit ranch has been open to tourists.

    By Mary Cashiola March 18, 2026
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    The AM/DM podcast: Getting birds of prey back in the air

    When local birds of prey are injured, they may end up at the Mid-South Raptor Center near Shelby Farms Park.

    By Mary Cashiola March 17, 2026
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: Take a break and wear green

    It’s spring break week for area public school students (except for the University Schools district), which means the airport may be busy but the roads probably won’t be. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 16, 2026
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    The AM/DM podcast: What happens now with The Standard?

    The Standard could have been Germantown’s first TIF, or tax increment financing, district.

    By Abigail Warren March 12, 2026
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    The AM/DM podcast: Could consumers see tariff refunds?

    Business reporter Steve Bohnel talks corporate tariff refunds and what they might mean, way in the future, for the American consumer. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 11, 2026
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: Ja talks, and the story behind it

    Before this weekend, Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies star point guard, hadn’t spoken to the media since January.

    By Mary Cashiola March 10, 2026
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: It’s your last chance to run for governor

    This week begins with a flurry of government activity. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 09, 2026
  • Metro

    The AM/DM podcast: All the cooking contests and Elvis

    Soup’s on. As is chili and gumbo this weekend. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 06, 2026
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    The AM/DM podcast: Getting MATA on track?

    The beleaguered public transportation agency is now headed by an operations trustee, and the goal is stability. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 07, 2026
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    The AM/DM podcast: How much money goes to U of M athletes

    Student-athletes can now get paid for their name, image or likeness as well as revenue-sharing payments from the school. Today, we try to sort it all out. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 04, 2026
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    The AM/DM podcast: 13 commissioners, mayor and all the clerks

    The county primary election is fast approaching. Here’s what you need to know so far. 

    By Mary Cashiola March 03, 2026

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