Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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The Memphis Jazz Workshop instructs young cats (jazz artists) in the fundamentals of a hip musical genre that has a long, but little-known history in the home of blues and rock ‘n’ roll.
First-time and veteran volunteers spent two days cooking and prepping enough food for more than 1,000 people during Westy’s annual mission to serve a Thanksgiving meal to Memphians in need.
Robert Gordon is being honored with a brass note on Beale Street, a recognition of his work telling the rest of the world about Memphis and its culture.
Noise levels at Annesdale Mansion have caused problems with the neighborhood association a while. But new owner Bill Townsend hasn’t stopped the fun. Related content:
Preservationist Bill Townsend provides updates for the Luciann Theatre, the Lowenstein Mansion, the Pillow-McIntyre House and the former Masonic Temple.
Onlookers at the Memphis Christmas Parade on Saturday talked about how the parade was a nice chance to show off their community spirit, an event to shine a positive light on the vast South Memphis area.
“Anything that we can do to deter crime is the issue,” said Miska Clay Bibbs, the Shelby County commissioner who represents District 11, which includes Hickory Hill.
This has been the second attempt to remove the Shelby County clerk.
Questions delay the hearing for the Midtown recovery home opposed by neighbors and allegedly in violation zoning rules.
With 40 staff members, the Center for Earthquake Research and Information at the University of Memphis monitors seismic activity primarily along the New Madrid fault zone that runs 150 miles from Illinois down to West Tennessee.
Several local officials are backing a new state law that will allow judges and judicial commissioners access to at least some juvenile court records in setting bail.
Two corrections officers had already been taken into custody and charged with bribery of a public servant, possession of contraband in a penal facility, possessing marijuana with the intent to distribute and official misconduct.
Cathy Pope is leaving the Mid-South Food Bank to take another job in Georgia closer to her family. The organization’s board of directors is beginning a search for her replacement.
The collaboration continues a long cultural exchange between Memphis and the small Italian town.
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City officials are redoing the tennis courts and adding a new pavilion to Glenview Park, part of a renovation package that promises an enhanced experience for visitors that’s served the neighborhood for more than 75 years.
Christian Brothers University eliminated 12 vacant positions, plus eight part-time and full-time nonfaculty roles, and some school leaders have taken pay cuts in an effort to regain solid financial footing after being placed on probation.
The admirer who traveled from Atlanta was part of the crowd on Beale Street as a brass note honoring West Tennessee native Tina Turner was unveiled. Two others are also set for the Walk of Fame: author Robert Gordon and the late pianist Berl Olswanger.
For the second time in three weeks, a Tops location catches fire. The location will remain closed until repairs are made.
Memphis police arrest suspect after argument leads to death of Memphis musician Blake Rhea, who plays bass in the band Southern Avenue.
Some voters at a polling location at Second Baptist Church preferred Donald Trump, in contrast with another East Memphis church 2 miles away where voters said they favored Kamala Harris.
Voting traffic was steady Tuesday afternoon at One City Church in East Memphis. All of the voters who agreed to speak with The Daily Memphian said they cast ballots for Kamala Harris.
The Tennessee Republican supermajority did not crack in Memphis on Tuesday with Rep. John Gillespie beating Democratic challenger Jesse Huseth and retaining the state House of Representatives District 97 seat.
Local gaming parlor Board to Beers plans to move to the former McAlister’s Deli in Poplar Plaza, more than tripling the available space for gamers.
The event included a parade from Overton Square to the museum, several musical performances, food vendors, informational booths and so, so many bright fanciful costumes and parade floats.