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MEMernet: Sea of blue, Porchfest, and Memphis Accent

Honoring a fallen officer, bands draw crowds to Cooper-Young, and how to say “mane” just right.

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Sea of Blue

Local law enforcement agencies amassed Sunday for a “Sea of Blue” to honor fallen Memphis Police Department Officer Joseph McKinney.

Porchfest

Posted to X by @HopeInTheUSA

Dozens of bands and performers drew thousands to Cooper-Young Saturday for the fourth annual Porchfest. That’s where @HopeInTheUSA caught the photo of Grave Lurker above.

Memphis accent

Posted to TikTok by @iamjazzysworldtv

Thirteen-year-old Brooklyn-native and content creator Jazzy’s World TV tried out her Memphis accent on Moneybagg Yo. Yes, she said “junt” and “mane.” But Yo suggested she city-fy her pronunciation a bit.