Global startup event comes to Memphis — bringing NASA, Keurig, Air Force, with it

When Jonathan Truong was seven years old, he came down with meningitis. When he was nine, he had a stroke. At 24, he’s already had five major surgeries, all of which have required arduous, extensive occupational therapy. And, he doesn’t want others to go through the same process. Check out the full story at the Memphis Business Journal. Continue reading Global startup event comes to Memphis — bringing NASA, Keurig, Air Force, with it

Farmers commit 10M acres to Indigo Ag’s environmental initiative

Josh and Ben Goding farm wheat, corn, soybeans, and yellow peas in western Nebraska. Every year, their yield comes in significantly higher than the county averages. This, Josh Goding says, is because they use regenerative farming practices. Check out the full story at the Memphis Business Journal. Continue reading Farmers commit 10M acres to Indigo Ag’s environmental initiative

Bottom of the River, Center of the Plate- The enduring legacy of catfish in the South

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

Made in the Delta- Larrys Tamales brings the taste of authentic Delta tamales to the Mid-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

Longtime batboy reflects on time at U of M

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

Longtime batboy reflects on time at U of M

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