Writer: The City Where We Once Lived | Above the Ether | Something Pretty, Something Beautiful | Shimmer. Plus The Daily Memphian, Behind the Headlines

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Eric Barnes retweeted
6 Nov 2025
Fri on Behind the Headlines, TN Congressman @RepCohen joins host @ericbarnes2 & @DailyMemphian reporter @bdriesdm to discuss federal/state intervention in Memphis, immigration enforcement, & local priorities. Watch Fri 7pm and Sun 8:30am @WKNO_TV, or now: pbs.org/show/behind-headline…
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The inestimable @bdriesdm recently passed 3631 articles for @DailyMemphian. That is more articles than the great Stan Musial had hits for the Cardinals
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Free local election news isn’t actually free. @DailyMemphian team is working hard to bring trustworthy reporting to the #MidSouth on #ElectionDay. If you’ve read one of our election pieces free of charge, please make a tax-deductible donation today: dailymemphian.com/donate.
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Eric Barnes retweeted
30 May 2024
Fri on Behind the Headlines, @ShelbyCountyDA Steve Mulroy discusses bail reform, blended sentencing, gun legislation, more w/host @ericbarnes2 & @DailyMemphian reporter @AarronFleming. Watch live or stream Fri at 7pm/Sun at 8:30am on #WKNOChannel10, now: pbs.org/video/shelby-county-…
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Eric Barnes retweeted
9 Feb 2024
Fri on Behind the Headlines @ShelbyCountyDA General Steve Mulroy talks state/local government assistance, data transparency, fast-tracking violent crime cases w/@ericbarnes2 & @DailyMemphian's Julia Baker. Watch Fri 7pm/Sun 8:30am #WKNOChannel10 or now: pbs.org/video/district-attor…
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Eric Barnes retweeted
2 Feb 2024
Tonight Behind the Headlines Exec Dir @wholechildstrategies Natalie McKinney & TN Exec Dir Stand for Children Cardell Orrin offer a different look at criminal justice w/@ericbarnes2 & @DailyMemphian's @BillDries. Tonight 7pm & Sun 8:30am #WKNOChannel10: pbs.org/video/criminal-justi…
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🎧 In this Sound Bites, Eric Barnes, Chris Herrington and Holly Whitfield share their favorite spots to knock out some writing, emails, meetings and more. dailymemphian.com/section/fo… Hosted by @ericbarnes2, @ChrisHerrington, and @holly_sayshello
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Support the Fundraiser for West Cancer in memory of Jennifer Biggs! app.99pledges.com/fund/Jenni… via @99pledges

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Eric Barnes retweeted
Jennifer Biggs, the long-time and much-loved food and dining writer for The Daily Memphian, died Wednesday, Aug. 16, from cancer complications. To her family, friends, and loyal readers, we offer our sincerest condolences. Read more about Jennifer here: dailymemphian.com/section/me…
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Jennifer has been a constant presence in my life for the past decade, when I somehow showed up as her editor and she quickly became my friend. Her enthusiasm and good humor brought light wherever she went and she’s already deeply missed. dailymemphian.com/section/me…
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THING TO KNOW. @DailyMemphian will host a mayoral debate on Aug. 15 with @WKNO_TV. You can tune in to the livestream on dailymemphian.com, wkno.org, or @WKNOFM radio. Moderated by @ericbarnes2 @Kontji. I'll be helping keep time. dailymemphian.com/section/me…
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Eric Barnes retweeted
15 Jul 2023
Sunday morning on Behind the Headlines candidate for Memphis Mayor Karen Camper discusses her plans if elected mayor w/host @ericbarnes2 & @DailyMemphian's @bdriesdm. Watch live/stream Sunday at 8:30am on #WKNOChannel10, or now at: pbs.org/video/mayoral-candid…
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