Opinion: Buster’s co-owner asks local officials ‘to get a handle on this crime’
Josh Hammond: “My family loves our city, and we aren’t going anywhere. But there are many smaller businesses suffering greatly that can’t afford to be victimized continuously. Some have already closed their doors for good.” (The Daily Memphian file)
Buster’s Liquors & Wines co-owner Josh Hammond calls for local law enforcement to do something about Memphis’ crime after a recent burglary at his store.
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