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    Gaisman Community Center reopens after 2-year rebuild

    “This is the most expensive community center that we have built, ever,” Memphis Parks Director Nick Walker said of the 22,000-square-foot facility at 4221 Macon Road.

    By Kambui Bomani December 16, 2023
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    Community breaks ground on Northside Square redevelopment

    The former Northside High School will contain 42 affordable residential units, two-court gymnasium by Dream Sports, performing arts center, food hall by AR Hospitality, LifeDoc health clinic and more.

    By Sophia Surrett December 08, 2023
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    Lettuce help: Community gardeners bring know-how to bridge food gap

    A new generation of community gardeners is helping Memphis overcome food insecurity with urban farms and lessons in growth. 

    By Keely Brewer December 03, 2023
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    Memphis Food Files: Another Whataburger

    Memphis will get an eighth location of the popular fast-food chain. Plus, Margarita’s is coming to Lakeland Commons, and Marco’s Pizza is also planning an Arlington site.

    By Sophia Surrett November 25, 2023
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    Two teens fatally shot within days, miles of each other in Frayser

    “There’s something that’s got to be done so no other mother has to feel this pain,” said Angela Kirkendoll, whose son Myra died this week. 

    By Julia Baker November 18, 2023
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    Northside Square, formerly Northside High School, to be completed in fall 2025

    It is one of the city’s largest Black-led developments in a predominantly Black neighborhood, said The Works president Roshun Austin, who will oversee the project.

    By Sophia Surrett November 19, 2023
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    GloRilla surprises Memphis middle school with donation — and performance

    The Memphis rapper made a grand entrance at her former middle school, emerging through the stage curtains to perform her song “Tomorrow,” to the roar of the student body.

    By Kambui Bomani November 14, 2023
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    Alpha Omega opens $8 million campus for homeless veterans

    The Cordell Walker Veteran Center is named for the longtime executive director of Alpha Omega Veterans Services. The facility at 3114 Jackson Ave. includes housing for 20 homeless veterans.

    By Jane Roberts December 06, 2023
  • Public Safety

    ‘Not willing to give up:’ What focus group participants said about crime

    Residents from neighborhoods across the city expressed their opinions about crime and public safety during a series of conversations in this summer.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 07, 2023
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    Girls Inc. hosts grand opening for new Frayser center

    “This building is fulfilling a promise to Frayser, to Memphis and to Patricia,” said former Girls Inc. of Memphis president and CEO Lisa Moore. “That this is what girls deserve.”

    By Kambui Bomani October 21, 2023
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    At Alex’s, ‘tavern-keeper’ Rocky believes in good food, good music and treating people right

    Early on, people were skeptical of Alex’s having much success on the pie-shaped corner of Jackson and Lyndale avenues. But a little advice from restaurateur Charlie Vergos proved to be true. 

    By Christin Yates October 15, 2023
  • Business

    B.R. Distilling, maker of Blue Note Bourbon, to expand production, market

    The partnership means B.R. Distilling will grow from 30,000 square feet to 100,000 square feet at its 802 Royal Ave. location, the site of the former Pepsi bottling plant.

    By Sophia Surrett October 09, 2023
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    For The Kingdom board shuts down center, offers little insight

    The staff furloughed on Sept. 21 and Torrey Bates, the executive director, was fired.

    By Jane Roberts October 08, 2023
  • Performing Arts

    Little Amal puppet makes big entrance at Crosstown

    Little Amal, a 12-foot puppet, continued her 11,000-mile journey through the U.S. and Mexico with a stop in Memphis Wednesday, Oct. 4.

    By Kambui Bomani October 04, 2023
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    Mia’s Orchard is a North Memphis food resource and a tribute

    Mia Madison, executive director of Memphis Tilth for four years and Mia’s Orchard’s namesake, died in a car crash on July 10, 2022.

    By Keely Brewer September 25, 2023
  • Public Safety

    One year later: Where the cases against Cleotha Henderson and Ezekiel Kelly stand

    Eliza Fletcher was kidnapped and murdered on Sept. 2, 2022. Three days later, a shooting spree paralyzed the city. One man was arrested in each case. Here’s where those cases stand.

    By Aarron Fleming September 04, 2023
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    Rodolfo Berger ‘grateful to God to be alive’ year after rampage

    “There’s no room for hate. Life’s too short. Hate only brings more problems to you,” said Fabiola Francis.

    By Jane Roberts September 04, 2023
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    After more than 25 years, barbecue competitor plans to open smokehouse

    “I’m not saying (my barbecue) is the best,” Willie Burton said. “But it will be Memphis-style barbecue at its best.”

    By Sophia Surrett August 25, 2023
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    ‘Legendary’ Roxie’s Grocery owners honored after 40 years

    The business has been a mainstay for locals who praise the store for its famous burgers and sense of community, but now the owners are selling the building.

    By Jada Ojii August 04, 2023
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    Roxie’s Grocery will be sold

    Some have called Roxie’s burgers the best in the city. 

    By Kambui Bomani August 02, 2023
  • Education

    ‘I’m so thankful for this’: Giveaways ease back-to-school stress for parents

    Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and Manassas High School were just two organizations hosting back-to-school events Saturday, July 29, giving away free backpacks filled with school supplies. 

    By Alicia Davidson July 31, 2023
  • Health Care

    Some barbershops put heart into clients’ wellbeing

    Customers may come in for a basic haircut and leave with a free blood pressure check. Methodist Hospital North’s partnership with area barbers brings care to men most at risk of hypertension. 

    By Aisling Mäki July 23, 2023
  • Food News

    Memphis distillery adds tasting room to attract tourists and locals

    A new tasting room hopes to put New Chicago on the map.

    By Matthew Fite July 17, 2023
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    Hollywood splash pad marks fifth for Memphis Parks system

    The splash pad opened Wednesday, July 5, to dozens of children in North Memphis putting it through its paces.

    By Bill Dries July 05, 2023
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    Midtown boutique owners seek to stop developers’ assisted-living plan

    “There’s more light here and love and healing here that other spaces don’t have,” said the owner of Lucyja Hygge, a shop full of incense and teas, as developers plan to demolish it.

    By Jane Roberts July 02, 2023

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