As the radio plays Bob Seger’s “Old time Rock and Roll,” Josh Burgess slides a tray of baguette dough into the oven and explains what inspired him to launch a bakery committed to paying its employees what is commonly known as a “livable” wage. Continue reading at The Daily Memphian Continue reading Cupcakes, croissants and hope: Lucy J’s Bakery provides work, job training for homeless
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by John Klyce and Jaylon Wallace On January 3, Kroger announced through a press release that it would be shutting down its stores on Lamar and South Third Street, both of which are in impoverished areas. The following details the aftermath of the closings, and its effect on the surrounding communities. Part One: Detrimental The only vegetables left are the onions. The beverage section has … Continue reading South Memphis, Orange Mound residents look for options after Kroger closings
John Klyce and Anthony Moss In 2017 Memphis Area Transit Authority has 43 support vehicles, 200 revenue vehicles, and even more complaints. Controversy and criticism has forever surrounded the transportation company, and it has, throughout its history, been plagued by budget cuts, cars, financial troubles and other priorities. But to fully understand the transit problems Memphis faces, one must look back at phases of history, … Continue reading Busing Backward: A Lookback at the History of Public Transportation in Memphis
WITH PRECISION AND GUSTO, Chef Gabe Garcia flips the sizzling ribeye onto a ceramic plate as flames flare from the grand, broad-iron grill and woody smoke soars up to the hood above. On the plate, the ample steak meets its lunch companions of wavy mashed potatoes, seasoned squash, and a buttered roll, which edge together ever so slightly. Scooped up by a waiter and whisked … Continue reading Much at Steak- Learning about what makes the meat taste great, and an inside look at the south’s newest destination restaurant
When Frank Caswell and Mike Wilson decided to buy Catfish Blues in April 2017, they had every intention of giving the place a significant facelift.. “We knew right off the bat we’d be changing the whole structure, everything,” Wilson said. A stage was added for live music, and the menu expanded drastically. Primarily a catfish restaurant before, it was made to serve everything from burgers … Continue reading Bottom of the River, Center of the Plate- The enduring legacy of catfish in the South
The walls of the inside are red and mostly bare. A Coca-Cola clock hangs on one side, and behind the counter are black bricks that form what looks like a chimney. But other than that the room is aesthetically empty. The tables have ketchup, salt, pepper, hot sauce and the usual condiments but nothing else, and the restrooms are fairly close to the dining area. … Continue reading Made in the Delta- Larrys Tamales brings the taste of authentic Delta tamales to the Mid-South
If you were to travel back to Hernando in the 1950s, you’d probably hear a thing or two about Von Theater. Citizens would flock to the movie and music venue, passing under its grand, glowing marquee that illuminated the Mississippi night sky. Inside popcorn was purchased, and people piled into the seats to watch the most celebrated films of the day. “It used to be a … Continue reading Front Porch Kickin’- Tracing the origins of the Front Porch Jubilee, DeSoto County’s annual hill country bash
By John Klyce Memphis. 1944. Jack and Irma Bronson huddled in a waiting room with their 16-year-old son Stan. The cool office air raised the hairs on their necks and the doctor’s furnace provided little warmth. As Jack paced back and forth, Irma gingerly rested a hand on her son’s shoulder. In her other hand was a medical report on Stan. A birth trauma had … Continue reading Longtime batboy reflects on time at U of M
MirrorMirror is a podcast all about Memphis—its people, its places and its problems. In this five-episode first season, we’ll closely examine public transportation in Memphis. Join us as we hold a mirror to the past, present and future of public transit in the Bluff City. Check it out here. Continue reading MIRROR MIRROR SEASON ONE- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN MEMPHIS
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