Julia Baker

Nashville

Criminal Justice Reporter at The Daily Memphian

Award-winning criminal justice reporter for the @dailymemphian. University of Memphis Alumni, class of 2021.

Articles

How Professional Athletes Shape Young Soccer Players

1 month ago | knockinglive.com | Julia Baker

Inspiring the Next Generation: Professional athletes play a huge role in shaping the next generation of soccer players and in inspiring young children. Their skills, work ethic, and sportsmanship set an example for young athletes, giving them goals to strive toward. Many children develop a love for soccer by watching their favorite players in action, studying their techniques, and trying to replicate their moves on the field.
Blue Suede Vintage moving to Broad Avenue Arts District - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News

2 months ago | dailymemphian.com | Julia Baker

Premium Midtown By Julia Baker, Daily Memphian Updated: February 02, 2025 4:00 AM CT | Published: February 02, 2025 4:00 AM CT The move to the Broad Avenue Arts District was a big decision for Casey O’Rourke, who considers herself a risk-averse person. But she said she knew the business had to go on.
Corporate Transparency Act adds confusion for small businesses

2 months ago | dailymemphian.com | Julia Baker

Alex Canale filed all of the necessary paperwork to meet the requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act, controversial legislation passed in 2021 to combat money laundering and other financial crimes. It took six months because his company, D Canale & Co., has several subsidiaries, including Old Dominick Distillery, that have to comply with the law.
Plant-based body-care franchise expands into Midtown

2 months ago | dailymemphian.com | Julia Baker

Premium Midtown By Julia Baker, Daily Memphian Updated: January 26, 2025 4:00 AM CT | Published: January 26, 2025 4:00 AM CT Erica Jancelewicz runs The Soap Factory. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian) Erica Jancelewicz delivered batches of red and black bar soap to firefighters in Midtown earlier this month, a gesture that marked the end of a hectic holiday season.
Ford's $9M plan funds playgrounds, preschool and more in BlueOval area

Jan 23, 2025 | dailymemphian.com | Julia Baker

Ford Megasite By Julia Baker, Daily Memphian Published: January 23, 2025 4:00 PM CT The program will fund a new community center in Mason, a dedicated preschool and new playgrounds in Haywood County and housing assistance for residents living near the BlueOval City campus.
Four Memphis-area Jan. 6 defendants among those pardoned by Trump

Jan 21, 2025 | dailymemphian.com | Julia Baker |Rob Moore

Public Safety By Julia Baker and Rob Moore, Daily Memphian Updated: January 21, 2025 6:10 PM CT | Published: January 21, 2025 5:16 PM CT Supporters of Pres. Donald Trump climb the west wall of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. Trump pardoned roughly 1,500 of the rioters on his first day back in office. (Jose Luis Magana/AP) Former Memphian Richard Barnett, 64, was released from Federal Bureau of Prisons custody at 11 p.m. on Jan. 20, 2025.
FedEx Freight president retires

Jan 21, 2025 | dailymemphian.com | Julia Baker

Transportation & Logistics By Julia Baker, Daily Memphian Updated: January 21, 2025 4:57 PM CT | Published: January 21, 2025 4:57 PM CT FedEx Freight will be a publicly traded company. The division is worth an estimated $30 billion. (The Daily Memphian file) Lance Moll will serve in his role until Jan. 31 and move into an executive advisor position until July 31.
Business Blitz comes to Trap Fusion in 'cost-friendly' Whitehaven

Jan 17, 2025 | dailymemphian.com | Julia Baker

South Memphis By Julia Baker, Daily Memphian Updated: January 17, 2025 5:18 PM CT | Published: January 17, 2025 5:17 PM CT Customers gather at Trap Fusion's Whitehaven location on Friday, Jan. 17. The Greater Whitehaven Economic Redevelopment Corp. hosted its inaugural Whitehaven Business Blitz at the restaurant to celebrate commerce, economic development and community pride.
Airport administration building to replace old concourse

Jan 16, 2025 | dailymemphian.com | Julia Baker

Transportation & Logistics By Julia Baker, Daily Memphian Published: January 16, 2025 5:42 PM CT A rendering of the roof deck of the new administration building and new checked baggage inspection system, known as CBIS. (Courtesy Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority) The three-story building will feature a rooftop observation deck that will overlook the airfield and be used for community outreach.
Airport administration building to replace old concourse - Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News

Jan 16, 2025 | dailymemphian.com | Julia Baker

Transportation & Logistics By Julia Baker, Daily Memphian Updated: January 17, 2025 11:40 AM CT | Published: January 16, 2025 5:42 PM CT A rendering of the planned roof deck at Memphis International Airport. (Courtesy UrbanArch Associates, Alliiance and Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority) The three-story building will feature a rooftop observation deck that will overlook the airfield and be used for community outreach.