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Booker T. Washington High School celebrates 100 years with parade
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Booker T. Washington High School kicked off a full day of activities Friday morning to celebrate 100 years of excellence. The celebration began with a parade honoring the community, alumni, and students. Streets were filled with yellow and green pom-poms, marching bands, and floats. Alumni reflect...
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Memphis Print Shop Hosts Six Hours of Nonstop Sound Monday Night
More than a dozen musicians will perform at a Downtown Memphis warehouse Monday night in a continuous six-hour set. The event, called Memphis Drone, runs from 6 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. at the Memphis Print Shop at 325 Wagner Place. Attendees surround the performers, and mats are welcome. According to...
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Ran’D Shine brings Black magic, history to Memphis for one night only
For magician and comedian Ran’D Shine, magic is more than making a playing card disappear or leaving an audience wondering, “How did he do that?” It is also about history, representation and telling Black stories that are often overlooked. Shine will bring “The Heart & Soul of...
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Coffee Rave at Tiger Den patio lately celebrated National Coffee Day
The Coffee Rave took place today from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on the Tiger Den patio, bringing music and treats to the campus Friday afternoon. Attendees were able to relax on the patio and listen to a live DJ while grabbing free coffee, hot cocoa, cookies, brownies and other treats. This was the second attempt at hosting the rave since the first event originally planned for Oct. 2 was cancelled due to rain.
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Jacques-Louis Bakery expands gluten-free bakery to Cooper-Young
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - For most people a donut is a treat they'll grab without any thought; for some people in the Mid-South they're now driving hours to Jacques-Louis Bakery to have a treat they've gone years without. Owner Savannah Kenney, a Memphis native said food is a big part of...
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How This Humble BBQ Shack Became an UNFORGETTABLE Favorite for Memphis Food Lovers in Memphis, TN
Elwood’s Shack may look like a simple roadside stop on Summer Avenue, but it has become one of Memphis’s most beloved places to eat. 🍖. The restaurant built its reputation on smoky barbecue, creative sandwiches, and comfort food that feels made with real care. Locals discovered it early,...
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Mississippi Has A Family-Run Mediterranean Market Serving Baklava, Rich Hummus, And Hard-To-Find Spices
I walked in looking for a quick lunch and walked out with a bag of pita, a jar of something I could not pronounce, and a box of baklava I had no plan to share. Places like that are rare in Mississippi, where Mediterranean groceries are not exactly on every corner.
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Memphis Animal Service's Monster Mash offers candy, costumes and a chance to meet your new BOO
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis Animal Services will host its second annual Monster Mash, a free, family-friendly Halloween event, from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct 31. The event takes place at the shelter, 2350 Appling City Cove. Children can trick-or-treat with local businesses and organizations. After they fill their candy...
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Born 99 Years Ago Today in Memphis, the Multifaceted ”Nashville Sound” Architect Who Backed Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline, and Jim Reeves
On this day (October 13) in 1927, Anita Kerr was born in Memphis, Tennessee. As the lead soprano and brains behind the Anita Kerr Singers, she left her stamp on the lush “Nashville sound” that permeated country music in the 1960s, lending background vocals to songs like Roy Orbison’s “Only the Lonely”, Jim Reeves’ “He’ll Have to Go”, and Brenda Lee’s “I’m Sorry”.
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Time Seems To Stand Still Inside This Tennessee Barbecue Institution
Walking into Bozo’s Hot Pit Bar-B-Q feels like entering another era of Tennessee dining. The Mason institution has been serving hungry travelers and local families since 1923, building its reputation on slow-cooked barbecue, family tradition, and warm Southern hospitality. The old-fashioned setting is part of the experience, but the food remains the main attraction.
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Nine bronze wolves set to prowl Germantown for public art scavenger hunt
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. - Germantown is getting a pack. Nine bronze wolf sculptures will soon take up residence across the city as part of Discover Germantown, a community scavenger hunt that sends residents and visitors out to explore the city and its public art. Before the wolves go on the loose,...
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Roma Pizza Pasta and Subs Bringing Authentic Italian Cuisine to Whitten Road
A Memphis dining newcomer is bringing locals a fresh way to satisfy their Italian cravings. Roma Pizza Pasta and Subs will be inviting visitors to enjoy any of the titular dishes-or all three!-at a new location, set to open in the not-too-distant future. The restaurant is setting up its kitchen...
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Project Pat to headline LeMoyne-Owen's homecoming celebration
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It will be a homecoming in more ways than one for a local rap legend. Memphis rapper and brother of Three 6 Mafia member Juicy J, Project Pat, is set to headline LeMoyne-Owen College's "LOCHELLA" homecoming celebration Saturday, Oct. 24, bringing live music, food, and festivities to the historic HBCU.