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Corned Beef Pink Pie
Have you tried out the Corned Beef Pink Pie? You simply can’t go wrong with this kind of comfort food… Pastry, mashed potato, corned beef and cheese sauce (I know right!) and it is so amazing that even some of the children of our office staff went back for thirds! Lydia is our gorgeous food editor and a ray of sunshine in the Stay at Home Mum kitchen. In between cooking and and trialing all our recipes you can find her photographing her work for Stay at Home Mum.
Helen Hunt to speak at Memphis Methodist Healthcare luncheon - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News
Lydia Williams is a native Memphian who graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in journalism. She has written stories about community issues, health and education.
Memphis high school students learn about orthopedic careers - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News
Lydia Williams is a native Memphian who graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in journalism. She has written stories about community issues, health and education.
MATA’s 90-day zero fare pilot program is set to begin
Lydia Williams is a native Memphian who graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in journalism. She has written stories about community issues, health and education.
Tennessee matching grant program TIPS helps families save for college - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News
Lydia Williams is a native Memphian who graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in journalism. She has written stories about community issues, health and education.
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Botanic Garden begins entry courtyard renovations
Lydia Williams is a native Memphian who graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in journalism. She has written stories about community issues, health and education.
Collierville educator is Tennessee's Teacher of the Year - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News
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. “She was my role model in high school for obviously the wrong reasons,” De La Cruz said. “I really respected her and wanted to be her.” After completing a degree in business administration, however, she ended up working as a manager at Finish Line selling shoes. This is an excerpt of this story.
At Saint Francis Hospital, a team of heroes hand-crafted hope
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.
Art for Jobs is an annual gallery show hosted by Advance Memphis - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News
Works by more than one hundred artists will be on display for patrons to purchase both in person and online at the 15th annual Art for Jobs event. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
Public reactions to Trump's Memphis task force - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News
Some residents supported the National Guard’s deployment, while others raised concerns that bringing troops to the city under President Donald Trump’s new “Memphis Safe Task Force” could irritate political tensions and cause chaos. Memphis Safe Task Force
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Memphis has Good Fortune Co. in 'Great Food Truck Race' finale
Lydia Williams is a native Memphian who graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in journalism. She has written stories about community issues, health and education.
Volunteer Memphis remembrance event 'renews passion' on 9/11 - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News
Lydia Williams is a native Memphian who graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in journalism. She has written stories about community issues, health and education.
AOPA tests free aviation curriculum for Shelby County students - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News
Lydia Williams is a native Memphian who graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in journalism. She has written stories about community issues, health and education.
Civil Rights Museum announces Freedom Award honorees
Lydia Williams is a native Memphian who graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in journalism. She has written stories about community issues, health and education.
What the Old Lead Belt can teach Missouri about critical mineral mining
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What the Old Lead Belt can teach Missouri about critical mineral mining
People dressed as prospectors and cowboys cheered from the top of floats depicting life in the old West as they tossed candy to the crowds gathered for Fredericktown’s 63rd Azalea Festival on May 4. The theme for this year, “Tall tales and dusty trails,” belied the origins that brought the festival and town to life: mining. Towns like Fredericktown in Missouri’s Old Lead Belt region have been shaped by centuries of lead mining in the area .
Boone Health announces awards, new leadership appointments
For the second year in a row, Boone Hospital Center has been named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals, according to Healthgrades research. This ranking puts Boone Health in the top 2% of hospitals nationwide. Boone is the only hospital in Missouri to claim this achievement.
MU Law School reboots justice clinic for low-income Missourians
By Lydia Williams,Emmaline Luetkemeyer The University of Missouri's Law School held a grand opening event for a clinic that provides legal assistance to low-income Missourians on Friday. The Child and Family Justice Clinic's goal is to assist Boone County residents who need help with domestic relations and family violence cases.
CDC warns about increase of measles cases
Measles cases are on the rise globally and in the U.S., the CDC warned this week. The current number of reported measles cases now is as great as the total of US cases reported last year. Seventeen states have reported a total of 58 cases of measles - including two in Missouri. Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases. People who have the disease first show signs by having a fever, runny nose and pink eye.
CDC warns about increase of measles cases
Measles cases are on the rise globally and in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned this week. The current number of reported measles cases now is as great as the total of U.S. cases reported last year. Seventeen states have reported a total of 58 cases of measles — including two in Missouri. Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases. People who have the disease first show signs by having a fever, runny nose and pink eye.
CDC warns about increase of measles cases
Measles cases are on the rise globally and in the U.S., the CDC warned this week. The current number of reported measles cases now is as great as the total of US cases reported last year. Seventeen states have reported a total of 58 cases of measles — including two in Missouri. Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases. People who have the disease first show signs by having a fever, runny nose and pink eye.
MU reports an increase in deposits for fall 2024
By Lydia Williams,Mike Jenner Deposits from first-time students at the University of Missouri are up 9% over this time last year, according to MU officials, even though federal FAFSA delays have held up financial aid commitments. The Division of Enrollment Management and its Office of Student Financial Aid have increased efforts to reduce the uncertainty of students about the financial aid they will receive from Mizzou, officials said.
FAFSA delays cause financial uncertainty among students
For many students, the excitement of deciding where to attend college is being met with concern over whether they'll receive the financial aid they need. This year, FAFSA delays have left guidance counselors, students and administrators wondering whether financial aid offers will be received before deciding where to go for college. "If I fill out the FAFSA now, my information is only getting sent in May," said Lindsey Brink, a senior at Battle High School.
Columbia Fire Department investigating fire at downtown Noodles & Company
By Lydia Williams,Ceilidh Kern Firefighters responded to a structure fire early Sunday morning at Noodles & Company on Ninth Street. A coalition of 12 fire crews were able to get the fire under control in about 25 minutes, according to a news release Monday. No injuries were reported, but an evacuation was advised due to cracking on the exterior of the building, according to the release.
Donors give back to science through the Gift of Body Program
By Lydia Williams,Emmaline Luetkemeyer,Mike Jenner For many of the University of Missouri's first-year medical students, the bodies of donors to the Gift of Body Program are their first patients. Each week, students learn anatomy by locating nerves, identifying blood vessels and examining organs, all from a human source. Alexandra Marko, a second-year medical student, said working with the bodies taught her things that her textbooks could not.
MU researchers link Alzheimer's to healthy diet early in life
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City of Refuge hosts its first multicultural Holiday Market
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Spending Christmas in Augusta? Check out these events — The Bell Ringer
By Lydia Williams | Staff writer Though long-distance students may not have the liberty to visit their hometowns during the holiday season, there are still plenty of ways to make Christmas merry and bright. Luckily for AU students, Augusta's River Region is alive with events and activities. Here are a few activities that will ensure you have a festive and heartwarming celebration, even if you can't make it home for Christmas.
Ste. Geneviève celebrates French holiday traditions wtih Allée Alumée
To highlight the French roots of the small town, Ste. Genevieve’s Center for French Colonial Life has scheduled themed tours Dec. 1, 8 and 15. For $6 a person, visitors can walk the Allée Allumée or “Lighted Path.” It features santons, which are hand-painted French figurines representing characters in the Nativity scene. Santons were created by French citizens who did not have the means to buy the larger, more expensive sets.
Old Town Cape's Parade of Lights spreads holiday cheer
For 31 years, Old Town Cape has held an annual Parade of Lights to roll through the downtown streets. “It’s a parade that the public looks very much forward to,” said Kent Zickfield, one of the parade coordinators. “It just kind of sets the tone for the beginning of the Christmas season.” This year, the parade will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 26. Local businesses, churches and other organizations will build floats and decorate cars that need to have lights and Christmas music playing.
Hunter-Dawson Historic Site celebrates Christmas in the antebellum mansion
Every December, the Hunter-Dawson Historic Site in New Madrid celebrates Christmas decorations from the 1800s. This year, the antebellum mansion is holding its annual candlelight tours from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 8 and 9. Vicki Jackson, superintendent at the Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site, said she likes to describe their decorations as “Victorian plus.” Christmas in the 1800s was a smaller religious event as opposed to today’s standards, she said.
‘More necessary than ever,’ says Adande on journalism — The Bell Ringer
By Lydia Williams and Rakiyah Lenon | Staff writer and Editor in chief J.A. Adande, a former sports writer for ESPN and the Los Angeles Times, visited Augusta University to share his wisdom with aspiring journalists on Thursday, Nov. 16. Adande delivered a lecture titled, “In the Zone: Sports Journalism in the 21st Century.” Adande shared his expertise about sports media and talked to students about how they can adapt to changing conditions of the 21st-century sports communication job market.
DEA scraps thousands of pounds of prescription drugs in Missouri
The Boone County Sheriff's Department collected over 200 pounds of prescription drugs during National Prescription Take Back Day, where participants brought in and disposed of unnecessary medications. The Drug Enforcement Administration has held the event for over a decade. In that time, almost 17.9 million pounds of prescription medication has been disposed of nationwide.
DEA scraps thousands of pounds of prescription drugs in Missouri
The Boone County Sheriff's Department collected over 200 pounds of prescription drugs during National Prescription Take Back Day, where participants brought in and disposed of unnecessary medications. The Drug Enforcement Administration has held the event for over a decade. In that time, almost 17.9 million pounds of prescription medication has been disposed of nationwide.
Teal Pumpkin Project offers trick-or-treat options to kids with allergies
Trick-or-treating is one of the most anticipated Halloween activities, and for many children with allergies, the Teal Pumpkin Project can help them participate in Halloween fun. One in 13 children have food allergies, according to the Food Allergy Research and Education website. Milk, tree nuts and peanuts are a few of the most widespread food allergies, which are commonly found in popular candy.
AU recognizes Hazing Prevention Week — The Bell Ringer
By Lydia Williams | Staff writer Hazing Prevention Week is taking place on Augusta University’s campuses Oct. 16-20, with multiple events happening throughout the week to provide awareness of the dangers of hazing. A different event will occur each day of the week, starting with a guest speaker, then Mr. and Mrs. Augusta University, Greek Picnic and MSE’s Unity Talent Show. All of these events highlight one of the four pillars that fraternity and sorority life at Augusta University are founded upon.
Tigers vs. Gamecocks: Homecoming traditions here and there
This year, MU and its Homecoming rival, the University of South Carolina, have similar traditions and those that are distinct for each school. Every year, South Carolina’s Homecoming Committee announces a theme for the events surrounding its Homecoming week, which ends Oct. 14 with a game against Florida. This year, the theme is “Under a Carolina Sky.” This is a reference to the video that plays during South Carolina football games right before the players run onto the field at each home game.
Where MU lives on: 10 Mizzou alumni chapters across the nation share their traditions
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COVID-19 and flu vaccinations become readily available in Columbia
COVID-19 vaccines are becoming more widely available in Boone County as medical clinics and pharmacies receive shipments of updated protection against the current variant. The new vaccine is monovalent, meaning it protects against XBB.1.5, a specific Omicron variant that began circulating heavily in June. Right now, only Pfizer and Moderna versions of the vaccine are available.
AU women share Furman Invitational golf crown — The Bell Ringer
By Lydia Williams | Staff writer The Augusta University women’s golf team shared the team championship with host Furman in the 49th annual Lady Paladin Invitational that concluded on Sunday, Sept. 24, in Greenville, S.C. The Jaguars shot a 6-under-par 282 for the final round Sunday as both AU and Furman finished 5 under par (859 strokes) for the tournament. Junior Kennedy Carroll shot a brilliant 67 on the last day to help AU gain the first-place tie. Carroll’s round included five birdies.
AU women open fall golf season in Badger Invitational — The Bell Ringer
By Lydia Williams | Sports writer The Augusta University women’s golf team, coming off its first-ever visit to the NCAA Division I nationals, will open its 2023-24 campaign in Madison, Wis., in the Badger Invitational this weekend. The Jaguars are set to compete at the University of Wisconsin’s home venue at University Ridge Golf Course, a Robert Trent Jones Jr. design. It is a par-72, 6,248-yard layout in suburban Madison.
Puppies for Parole hosts dog talent showcase
Dogs ran through an agility course in the Jefferson City Correctional Center on Wednesday morning. Beside them, inmates carried treats in hand. The showcase was put on by Puppies for Parole, a nonprofit that works with animal shelters across Missouri to connect rescue dogs with inmates who are trained handlers. Once the dogs pass the Canine Good Citizen test, they are able to be adopted from their original shelters.
REVIEW : Greatest Days at the Palace Theatre
Fun, friendship and the music of Take That are in abundance at the Palace Theatre in Manchester. Greatest Days - The Official Take That Musical has been wowing audiences for a few years - it was originally called The Band after a group of lads auditioned on the 2017 TV show ‘Let It Shine’ to play the parts of a boy band on stage. It is based on a book by Tim Firth.
Soccer star Lydia Williams shares the magic of outback road trips
‘I’ll start from the beginning. My family come from very different backgrounds and ways of life.’ My mum is an American who grew up in Oklahoma and worked on Wall Street before leaving that life to come to Australia and help in indigenous communities. From there she met my dad and they got married at a site of an aboriginal massacre because my dad believed that something good and beautiful can help overshadow the hurt from the past. My dad was born in Albany by the side of a pond.
Lydia Williams: Telling the story of Syrian refugee education in Turkey
THO Summer Program researcher Lydia Williams is ready to learn about refugee education in Turkey. The first Turkish word that I learned was söyle, or “tell me.” I created a Spotify playlist of Turkish pop songs a few months ago to get used to hearing Turkish. Söyle was the name of one of the songs that caught my attention because the title was short and the song was catchy, so I did a quick Google search to find its meaning.
Ally Kraemer - Timeline
This photo showed up in my Facebook memories today. I was a cub reporter in Evansville, Indiana. Looks like I was reporting on some sinkhole in the background. It was the hardest 2 years of my life, I was alone in a small city away from my family and my new boyfriend. I left there with some of the best friends a girl could have and the reporting experience I needed to land a job in Cincinnati. I landed back in my hometown with that same boyfriend and an even bigger family.
Ally Kraemer - Timeline
This photo showed up in my Facebook memories today. I was a cub reporter in Evansville, Indiana. Looks like I was reporting on some sinkhole in the background. It was the hardest 2 years of my life, I was alone in a small city away from my family and my new boyfriend. I left there with some of the best friends a girl could have and the reporting experience I needed to land a job in Cincinnati. I landed back in my hometown with that same boyfriend and an even bigger family.
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