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<strong>Rob Clark, coach of the St. Jude...Kids First team, connects with his first at bat to knock one over the fence. The team competed in this year's Wifflestock at Willow Road Park on Saturday, Sept. 27.</strong> (Greg Campbell/Special to The Daily Memphian)Spirit of Memphis

Back for its 29th year, Wifflestock lets adults be kids for a good cause

While its cause is serious, Wifflestock isn’t. Welcome to the world of Wiffle ball for adults, where the players talk trash while raising money for the Ronald McDonald House.

By Jody Callahan September 27, 2025
Business

Instead of Park Place, Memphis Monopoly players can buy the U of M

Monopoly: Memphis Edition trades in Mediterranean Avenue and Boardwalk for Elmwood Cemetery and the National Civil Rights Museum as well as other top local attractions.

By Sophia Surrett September 25, 2025
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Calkins: For 100 years, Memphis and Rhodes have needed each other. That’s truer than ever today.

Rhodes moved from Clarksville to Memphis in September 1925. A hundred years later, the college and the city still rely on each other to thrive. 

By Geoff Calkins September 24, 2025
Sports

Breast cancer awareness golf tourney close to one Memphian’s heart

With FedEx as a backer, the Pink Ribbon Open has quietly brought LPGA players to Memphis for more than three decades.

By Tim Buckley September 23, 2025

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    Calkins: The Central High band was banned from a game. So they fought back — with kazoos!

    The Central High band was banned from a football game Friday night. So how did they respond? With kazoos! A protest story for our time. 

    By Geoff Calkins September 22, 2025
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    When NICU patients, parents and medical staff meet again, the reunion has all the emotions

    Nurses, patients and more gathered at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital Saturday, Sept. 20, for a neonatal intensive care reunion.

    By Jody Callahan September 22, 2025
  • Health Care

    At Saint Francis Hospital, a team of heroes hand-crafted hope

    The plant operations team at Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis walked into the conference room expecting a meeting. Instead, the team was met with a room full of people waiting to congratulate them. 

    By Lydia Williams September 22, 2025
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    Ask the Memphian: The lizards have invaded Memphis! But it’s not really a bad thing

    Two species of geckos can now be found in Memphis, part of an “invasion” from Florida. But not to worry: they aren’t causing any trouble.

    By Jody Callahan September 23, 2025
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    On two Memphis farms, veterans are getting back to nature

    “The farming aspect is really dope, but I ultimately like having that feeling of service,” said one veteran.

    By Aisling Mäki September 21, 2025
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    The ‘greatest era of all’ — symphony conductor Robert Moody, a decade in

    When Robert Moody joined the Memphis Symphony in 2016, the orchestra was in danger of collapsing due to financial challenges. But Moody believed the MSO could survive. 

    By John Klyce September 21, 2025
  • Visual Arts

    From watercolors to landscapes, this art show is pure Memphis

    Nearly 300 creations by Memphis artists will be available to purchase at Art for Jobs, the annual charity event hosted by Advance Memphis.

    By Lydia Williams September 20, 2025
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    At day of service, Zach Randolph shares lesson with Grizzlies newcomers

    PJ Hall and Javon Small are still learning about Memphis. Fortunately, Zach Randolph and Tony Allen were there to set an example. 

    By Drew Hill September 19, 2025
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    How many 2nd graders does it take to tackle Brandon Clarke? Now he knows.

    Brandon Clarke got the best birthday present on Thursday — a group hug. 

    By Drew Hill September 26, 2025
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    Buckley: Les Smith told Memphis stories. His impact on Memphis journalism is one to remember.

    Les Smith worked at four Memphis television stations. ‘He is truly one of the city’s great journalists.’ Memorial service plans have been made.

    By Tim Buckley September 24, 2025
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    Businessman, entrepreneur Walker Uhlhorn dies at 88

    Walker and Ann Uhlhorn had a love that endured for 65 years, even though he often found himself making the bed because she beat him — again — on the golf course.

    By Jody Callahan September 18, 2025
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    8Ball & son launch local nonprofit to be ‘extra hands’ and, on Mondays, feet

    Every Monday, a group of about 25 runners and walkers meets in The Heights at 5:30 a.m., but it’s not just about physical fitness.

    By Christin Yates September 15, 2025
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    Volunteer Memphis ‘renews passion’ on 9/11

    Volunteer Memphis began hosting the 9/11 commemoration annually in 2019. This year, volunteers delivered meals to about 750 first responders around the city. 

    By Lydia Williams September 11, 2025
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    At Germantown Festival, it’s all about weenies

    Miniature dachshunds took over the Germantown Festival on Saturday, as they do most every year with the Running of the Weenies race.

    By Jody Callahan September 06, 2025
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    New series combines conversations and concerts

    Welcome to Neosoulville: Live at The Green Room at Crosstown Arts is a concert-and-conversation series set to launch Saturday.

    By Elle Perry September 05, 2025
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    New Liza’s Library at St. Mary’s honors late teacher’s love for reading

    Several donors supporting the renovations at the private school for girls gave in memory of Eliza “Liza” Fletcher, the former student and teacher who was killed three years ago in Memphis after being kidnapped during a morning run.

    By Laura Testino September 04, 2025
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    Rise and shine: Morning life hacks from notable Memphians

    From big decisions to talking a walk, notable Memphians share how they start their days.

    By Christin Yates September 02, 2025
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    Fans young and old, from near and far close out Elvis Week 2025

    Fans of The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll came to Memphis to celebrate his life and music, traveling from as close as North Mississippi and as distant as Australia.

    By Jody Callahan August 16, 2025
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    Calkins: On Fred Smith’s 81st birthday, the city he loved said goodbye

    Memphis threw a celebration at FedExForum that was worthy of Fred Smith’s life. Of course, Smith himself might not have liked all the fuss. He would have told us to get back to work.

    By Geoff Calkins August 16, 2025
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    ‘We will keep flying, Fred’: Mourners honor FedEx founder

    “He opened doors for generations of entrepreneurs to proudly go through in the Bluff City,” Memphis Mayor Paul Young said. “Fred Smith didn’t just build a company. He built belief.” 

    By Sophia Surrett August 12, 2025
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    Roar of a FedEx jet bearing Fred Smith’s initials breaks moment of silence at FESJC

    A powerful jet overhead made the earth at TPC Southwind tremble during a flyover honoring FedEx founder and former CEO Fred Smith, who died June 21 at the age of 80.

    By Parth Upadhyaya August 09, 2025
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    Buckley: Surely you’ve seen Jeff Woods and his wagon. But soon the two will stop rolling.

    Longtime News Channel 3 sports videographer Jeff Woods is retiring after 40 years at the station. But first he’ll shoot one more FedEx St. Jude Championship.

    By Tim Buckley August 10, 2025
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    Hill: Who were those Swedish cowboys at FESJC?

    A family from Sweden traveled 14 hours to watch Ludvig Aberg. They left with signed golf balls from the Swedish star and a new admiration for St. Jude.

    By Drew Hill August 08, 2025
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    Martin: From walk-on to starting NFL wide receiver, Calvin Austin III is a perfect Memphis story

    “There’s one quintessential Memphis sports story that should make your heart smile, and it’s unfolding in Pittsburgh as we speak.”

    By John Martin August 06, 2025
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    Calkins: Why Fred Smith saved the Memphis golf tournament. (Hint: It wasn’t about the golf.)

    “This will be the first FedEx St. Jude Championship since the death of Fred Smith. Why did Smith embrace the tournament the way he did? It wasn’t about the golf.”

    By Geoff Calkins August 09, 2025

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