Grandparents and their grandchildren can find adventure and fun in Memphis this summer at amusement parks, museums and at many outdoor activities.
In the spring of 1933, the head of the American Jewish Congress, Dr. David Wise, sent four telegrams to Memphis.
Watch WKNO’s TV series, “The Best Times” on WKNO Channel 10 for information about health, fi nance, lifestyles for Mid-Southerners over 50.
If you like history, you will enjoy reading “Freedom’s Forge” by Arthur Herman. It is a book about how American business produced victory in World War II.
Q. I love making printed photo books on my computer. Is there a way to make something like a photo book, only with text instead?
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Smokey Joe’s Café: Now through May 29 Playhouse on the Square 66 South Cooper St. Tickets are available now at www.playhouseonthesquare.org or by calling the box offi ce, 901- 726-4656.
“The Best Times” on WKNO/Channel 10 is a series that takes a look at life after 50.
While many athletes only dream of winning a medal, Carol Barrett Stricklin has won armloads of them.
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“A great Christian soul, whose golden voice charmed and lifted teeming thousands to pinnacles of untrammeled ecstasy and glorious hallelujahs born of the soul.”
Events happening near you during the month of April. From Easter Egg hunts to concerts, to the beginning of Memphis in May.Â
Camping is the ultimate in fun and relaxation and is loaded with benefits. It provides adventure and unlimited opportunities to experience the great outdoors. Historical landmarks and different regions make for fascinating experiences to learn about history. Not to mention, it’s an affordabl…
Herman A. McClain shivered under his bed covers as the temperature in Memphis dropped to 24 degrees in the early hours of Nov. 30, 1929.
Much to my surprise in the November 16 issue of Antique Week the front page article was about Inez and Jean Bregant from Council Bluff, Iowa. It so happens, I own a tip tray featuring them.
Imagine losing access to your phone and all the data you ever created. If that thought scares you, read on.
“Waves of Change”: Fused Glass Works by Christie Stratton Moody ’71 now to April 2. Closing reception. Thurs., March 31 Levy Gallery in the Buckman Arts Center at St. Mary’s School, 5 to 7 p.m. The final exhibition of 2022 will feature creations by the St. Mary’s alumna and Georgia-based art…
Q. My computer is seven years old. Everything seems normal when it first starts up, but the longer I use it, the slower it runs. After an hour, the wait is awful. Restarting returns it to normal, but the slowdown repeats. Help!
Watch WKNO-TV’s series, “The Best Times” on WKNO Channel 10 for information about health, finance, lifestyles for Mid-Southerners over 50?
Events happening around the Mid-South in February.Â
When the union of American states was reconstructed after the carnage of Civil War, African Americans served in public office throughout the South, including Memphis.
While Memphis has recently been included in some lists that cast it in an unfavorable light, the city also has been returned to a list recognizing achievement.
Watch WKNO-TV’s series, “The Best Times” on WKNO Channel 10 for information about health, finance, lifestyles for Mid-Southerners over 50.
The National Civil Rights Museum will remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan. 17 with a special celebration via live stream at noon and 6 p.m.
Beginning Jan. 8, the Mallory-Neely House will be open to visitors Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m.. Tours will operate hourly until 4 p.m.
The James Webb Space Telescope, which launched on Dec. 25 from the European Space Agency port in French Guiana, is the most powerful space science telescope ever constructed.
Something for Everyone: Photos by Becky Ross McRae, presented by Gallery Ten Ninety-One Jan. 3-31 at wkno.org This exhibition may be viewed online only. There are no works on display at the WKNO Studios.
When I visit certain web pages, a video starts playing automatically. Is there a way to disable this annoying behavior?
To heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis, he was “one of the closest friends I ever had.” For golf great Bobby Jones, he was a “delightful and charming person” who “meant much to us in Augusta and to the Masters Tournament. Some of the very finest writing about the tournament has come from him.” His name was Walter Stewart and he was from Memphis.
My husband is a big fan of Jerry Seinfeld’s brand of observational comedy... We have a pact that some tales are not to be shared until our deep twilight years. I predict that he will then drop out of origami class and organize a roast. I just hope that what is revealed in the nursing home stays in the rec room.
I have inherited from my parents several Christopher Radko Christmas ornaments. One is signed and numbered 10 of 75 and is in its box with its certificate of authenticity. Can you tell us the value?Â
I need a last-minute gift suggestion for a family member. I prefer a tech gadget that will have an impact.
In 1929, a young unmarried girl named Martha informed her parents that she was pregnant.
Parade schedule and events happening near you in DecemberÂ
The Memphis District Senior Olympics was held at various venues in Memphis and Shelby County from Sept. 24 to Oct. 8. This local competition qualified athletes for the Tennessee state and even national competition.
“Awesome Adventure of Miss Kitty and Her Woodland Friends” written by Mary Sue Peters is our book review for this issue.
I am 25 pounds lighter than I was just a few months ago, and my blood pressure is far lower. A better diet and generous amounts of exercise were key ingredients, but the tool that helped me most was fitness related technology.
America’s ping-pong team was invited by China to visit the Communist country as a way of easing tensions during the Cold War.
It started with the end of fighting on the battlefields of France at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918.
"A Walk in the Parks" Nov. 1-30 at wkno.org. Works by Larry Hughes in art residencies at several National Parks and Monuments, and a few in Tennessee as well. This exhibition may be viewed online only. There are no works on display at the WKNO Studios.Â
I am a collector of the Golden Age of Radio promotional ephemera. “Sky King,” “The Lone Ranger,” “Amos and Andy,” Jack Benny, Bob Hope, and the vaudevillians Ted Lewis, Sophie Tucker and Ed Wynn. I have sent you a photo of a not perfect Ed Wynn’s Fire Chief mask, which I love. Can you tell me about it, and does it have any value because of the damage?
Q. Is there a dictionary for Emoji?
A. What a delightful question. There is not just a dictionary, but an entire encyclopedia!
Could you please give me an idea of the value of my 1776 plate by Wedgwood and an extensive collection of Willow Ware?
Looking for information about health, finance, lifestyles for Mid- Southerners over 50? Watch WKNO-TV’s series, “The Best Times” on WKNO Channel 10. Here’s what’s coming up in October:
The Secret Garden: Now through Oct. 10, The Next Stage at Theatre Memphis. Dates, times and tickets, along with COVID policy, are at https://theatrememphis.org/ Masks and proof of vaccination required.
The 38th annual Memphis District Senior Olympics – for athletes 50 and older of all skill levels – began Sept. 24 and will end Oct. 8.
As historian Michael Finger explained, Wilde was “perhaps the leading voice of a burgeoning movement that encouraged the appreciation of all things beautiful.”
It has been some time since my last column. Like every one of you, the pandemic has made me adopt different ways of accomplishing normal tasks.
Brown, the only coach in basketball history to win an NCAA national championship and an NBA title, said Penny Hardaway had talked to him about coming to Memphis when Hardaway took the job as head coach at his alma mater in 2018.
It was cold in Memphis when a well-dressed man and his girlfriend left the Forrest Park Hotel on the evening of Dec. 18, 1928. His wallet bulged with 200 $100 bills as they climbed into a Yellow Taxi heading for the city’s night clubs. What happened to these two visitors from St. Paul, Minne…
Once a location was determined and secured, the first 10 floors and the 12-story tower were built and it took only 180 days, or 26 weeks.
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Business travel is making a comeback, and that can come with a lot of stress.Â
Younger women and African American adults experiencing chest pain wait longer to get care in the emergency room than their respective male and white counterparts, research shows.
FRIDAY, May 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- In 2019, most violent deaths were suicides, which occurred more often in males than females, according to research published in the May 20 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
FRIDAY, May 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- A panel of science advisers to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended on Thursday that a single booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can be given to 5- to 11-year-olds.
FRIDAY, May 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- The prevalence of risk factors for Alzheimer disease and related dementias varies and is highest for high blood pressure and not meeting aerobic physical activity guidelines, according to research published in the May 20 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
FRIDAY, May 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection, psychological distress prior to the diagnosis is associated with hospitalization for COVID-19, according to a study published online May 19 in Psychological Medicine.
FRIDAY, May 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- A perioperative medication-related clinical decision support (CDS) software prototype may reduce the time taken to complete tasks, according to a study published online May 16 in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association.
FRIDAY, May 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- For patients with severe asymptomatic aortic stenosis, early intervention may reduce the risk for all-cause mortality compared with conservative management, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published online May 17 in Open Heart.
FRIDAY, May 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Tezepelumab treatment is associated with higher levels of on-treatment clinical responses than placebo among individuals with severe, uncontrolled asthma, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society 2022 International Conference, held from May 13 to 18 in San Francisco.
FRIDAY, May 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- A growing number of U.S. teenagers are vaping marijuana -- a habit that in some ways may be more risky than old-fashioned pot smoking, a new study finds.
FRIDAY, May 20, 2022 (American Heart Association News) -- Just a few days after Dottie Lewis and her husband, Wayne, returned from vacation to their home in Plymouth, Massachusetts, she started feeling poorly.
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, meaning it’s time to break out the barbecue grill and invite the neighbors over. But not before doing a few safety checks first.
FRIDAY, May 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Nearly half of lung cancer screening exams with high-risk Lung-RADS findings result in delays in care, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society 2022 International Conference, held from May 13 to 18 in San Francisco.
FRIDAY, May 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Candidate biomarkers for disease progression in psoriasis have been identified, according to a review published online April 28 in the British Journal of Dermatology.
FRIDAY, May 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- A baby formula plant closed in February at the heart of the current U.S. shortage of the product could reopen as soon as next week, U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf, M.D., told House lawmakers on Thursday.
A technological breakthrough allows a paralyzed man to drive a racecar using his mind! Today in TALAT!
FRIDAY, May 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Anyone who's tried to sleep on a hot summer night knows how hard it is to nod off when the mercury is rising.
Being in debt feels like you’re always a step behind. It doesn’t help that debt is spoken about as something that’s your fault — too much online shopping, or too…
As the highly contagious Omicron subvariant spreads throughout the US, new Covid-19 cases are on the rise in most states. Two years into the pandemic, many may not know what to do after testing positive. In today's Health Minute we go over what health experts recommend.
As the highly contagious Omicron subvariant spreads throughout the US, new Covid-19 cases are on the rise in most states. Two years into the pandemic, many may not know what to do after testing positive. In today's Health Minute we go over what health experts recommend.
FRIDAY, May 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- A bill that would allow families in a U.S. government assistance program to buy whatever brand of baby formula they can find is on the way to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
FRIDAY, May 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Dementia risk factors appear to shift with age, and experts say knowing that could help people make lifestyle changes to reduce their chances of developing the disease.
FRIDAY, May 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- For many women, having it all may mean forgoing a decent night's sleep.
FRIDAY, May 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- If you've had a root canal, you can expect your tooth to survive for about 11 years, researchers say.
FRIDAY, May 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Giving antibiotics to a woman just before a cesarean delivery does not increase her baby's risk of asthma or eczema, a new British study says.
FRIDAY, May 20 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Poor eyesight makes it harder to read and easier to trip. But it can also lead to a misdiagnosis of mild mental decline in older people, according to a new, small study.
My mom died at age 61, when I was 31. Seeing her headstone in a field of others smacked me with a brutal, if obvious fact: Everyone, including everyone’s parents,…
THURSDAY, May 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- The number of American children affected by acute hepatitis of unknown cause continues to grow, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday.
THURSDAY, May 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- U.S. hospitals are running low on contrast media needed for enhanced X-rays and computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging scans.
THURSDAY, May 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Faced with mounting pressure to help desperate parents, President Joe Biden on Wednesday invoked the power of the wartime Defense Production Act to get more infant formula into American homes.
THURSDAY, May 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- The first U.S. case this year of a rare and potentially fatal virus known as monkeypox has been diagnosed in a man in Massachusetts who recently traveled to Canada, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.
The annual meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists was held from May 6 to 8 in San Diego and attracted more than 4,000 participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians, allied health professionals, and others interested in obstetrics and gynecology. The conference highlighted recent advances in the prevention, detection, and treatment of conditions impacting women, with presentations focusing on the advancement of health care services for women worldwide.
If your home’s value has soared, congratulations. If you decide to sell, beware. Financial advisor James Guarino says some clients don’t realize that home sale profits are potentially taxable until…
Consumers face rising prices almost everywhere they turn, including on basics like gas and food. At the same time, rising interest rates can translate into higher credit card payments for…
THURSDAY, May 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- A panel of science advisers to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevent recommended on Thursday that a single booster dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can be given to 5- to 11-year-olds.
THURSDAY, May 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- A baby formula plant closed in February at the heart of the current U.S. shortage of the product could reopen as soon as next week, U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf told House lawmakers on Thursday.
The CDC is now working with Massachusetts health officials to investigate a case of Monkeypox in a resident there. It's a disease that's popping up in several countries that don't normally report it, including the US. Today, the US Surgeon General is telling Americans to be aware but not to worry.
THURSDAY, May 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Two drugs are better than one when it comes to stopping asthma attacks in progress, a new clinical trial has found.
Inflation is up, the stock market is down, and I bonds have suddenly come into vogue due to an unprecedented interest rate of 9.62%. But while I bonds can help…
THURSDAY, May 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- A new report on how Black Americans are faring against cancer offers up a decidedly mixed picture.
