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Who is the team behind the Regional One Health rebuild?

lwilliams@dailymemphian.com (Lydia Williams) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:16:15 -0500

“This isn’t about outside firms coming in, taking out dollars and leaving,” the Regional One president and CEO said. “This is about combining specialized health care expertise with Memphis proven capabilities, ensuring that Memphis business grows.”

'It's a calling': Collierville educator is Tennessee's Teacher of the Year

lwilliams@dailymemphian.com (Lydia Williams) — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 04:00:11 -0500

When Brandi De La Cruz was deciding what she wanted to do with her life, a career as a high school math teacher was not on her radar. She wanted to be the next Martha Stewart.

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

lwilliams@dailymemphian.com (Lydia Williams) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:22:55 -0500

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.

From watercolors to landscapes, this art show is pure Memphis

lwilliams@dailymemphian.com (Lydia Williams) — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 09:46:09 -0500

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

Do residents think National Guard is the answer to crime?

lwilliams@dailymemphian.com (Lydia Williams) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:20:49 -0500

Daily Memphian reporters talked to Memphis residents to find out if they support President Donald Trump’s new task force.

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Memphis has Good Fortune Co. in 'Great Food Truck Race' finale

lwilliams@dailymemphian.com (Lydia Williams) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:52:59 -0500

Memphis’ very own Good Fortune Co. brought their handmade noodle and dumplings and faced off against Nishaan, a Pakistani-American fusion food truck based in New York City.

Slicing, Ja, Bass Pro: Popular streamer IShowSpeed's day in Memphis

lwilliams@dailymemphian.com (Lydia Williams) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 22:13:05 -0500

IShowSpeed, a popular streamer who ranked No. 1 on Rolling Stone’s list of 25 Most Influential Creators of 2025, drew crowds during his visit to Memphis on Thursday, Sept. 11.

Volunteer Memphis 'renews passion' on 9/11

lwilliams@dailymemphian.com (Lydia Williams) — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:12:40 -0500

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

Free high school curriculum takes test flight in Memphis

lwilliams@dailymemphian.com (Lydia Williams) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:00:14 -0500

Drones, hot air balloons and a student-made wind tunnel were part of a hands-on demonstration of what kids could be learning in the classroom.

Civil Rights Museum announces Freedom Award honorees

lwilliams@dailymemphian.com (Lydia Williams) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 15:29:09 -0500

They include an educator, a former mayor of New Orleans and the CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.