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Crime Crisis: Radar gun reveals rampant speeding in Memphis

rramos@dailymemphian.com (Ronnie Ramos) — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 04:00:03 -0600

During four days, from weekday afternoons to weekend nights, The Daily Memphian took a radar gun to five locations in Shelby County and recorded the speed of 240 drivers.

From the editor — Daily Memphian plans year-long, in-depth series on crime

rramos@dailymemphian.com (Ronnie Ramos) — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:56:06 -0600

Starting this week, The Daily Memphian will begin publishing a year-long series of in-depth, extensive reporting on crime in Memphis.

Tournament Central: Wild finish leads to a dramatic playoff ending

rramos@dailymemphian.com (Ronnie Ramos) — Sun, 8 Aug 2021 21:17:23 -0500

Winner Abraham Ancer said, “You just don’t know what can happen out here, man. It’s crazy.”

Tournament Central: Weekend crowds put a charge into TPC Southwind

rramos@dailymemphian.com (Ronnie Ramos) — Sat, 7 Aug 2021 20:48:15 -0500

For the first two rounds, the crowds were polite and nice, like a fancy cocktail party at a high-end restaurant. Saturday, the crowds were larger, more vocal and more festive.

Round 3 recap: Fans brought the energy, players responded

rramos@dailymemphian.com (Ronnie Ramos) — Sat, 7 Aug 2021 18:32:06 -0500

The good scoring continued Saturday afternoon, but by the end, the leaders had separated themselves..

Spieth sizzles early as big names start strong

rramos@dailymemphian.com (Ronnie Ramos) — Sat, 7 Aug 2021 14:27:03 -0500

Jordan Spieth on the move with a 63 on Saturday.

Third round of the WGC event is underway

rramos@dailymemphian.com (Ronnie Ramos) — Sat, 7 Aug 2021 11:02:29 -0500

The third round of the WGC FedEx St. Jude Invitational has begun at TPC Southwind. Several big names like Rory McIlroy and Justin Spieth are already on the course.

Tournament Central: No winds mean a weekend shootout

rramos@dailymemphian.com (Ronnie Ramos) — Sat, 7 Aug 2021 10:13:26 -0500

On Friday, Sergio Garcia and Kevin Kisner birdied the first two holes they played. Phil Mickelson said hold my beer and promptly birdied the first four holes he played.

Tournament Central: TPC Southwind is the star on Day 1

rramos@dailymemphian.com (Ronnie Ramos) — Sat, 7 Aug 2021 07:57:25 -0500

If you want to catch up on all that happened on Thursday, go to our live blog for all the updates. We will have the blog all weekend on DailyMemphian.com.

Look who's making a Friday run

rramos@dailymemphian.com (Ronnie Ramos) — Fri, 6 Aug 2021 15:07:17 -0500

The lunchtime surprise at TPC Southwind Friday is Phil Mickelson’s fast climb up the leader board. The crowd favorite birdied the first four holes he played to get near the leaders.

Round 2 underway, good scoring continues

rramos@dailymemphian.com (Ronnie Ramos) — Fri, 6 Aug 2021 14:47:16 -0500

The crowds at TPC Southwind are good and energetic, but have not been overwhelming. Fans are able to get great views along the ropes because it’s not too crowded.

Day 1 recap, and a very smart dog

rramos@dailymemphian.com (Ronnie Ramos) — Thu, 5 Aug 2021 17:38:26 -0500

Harris English, who tied the front-nine course record with a 28, leads after day one with a 62. Four golfers are two shots back — Jim Herman, Carlos Ortiz, Ian Poulter and Matthew Wolff.

Trio of 64s set the early pace

rramos@dailymemphian.com (Ronnie Ramos) — Thu, 5 Aug 2021 15:19:37 -0500

Jim Herman, Carlos Ortiz and Matthew Wolff are at the top of the leaderboard after each shot 6-under 64s.

Players continue to go low in first round

rramos@dailymemphian.com (Ronnie Ramos) — Thu, 5 Aug 2021 13:46:13 -0500

Harris English ties front-nine record with a 28 at WGC-FedEx St. Jude Tournament.

Early birdie barrage underway as tournament gets going

rramos@dailymemphian.com (Ronnie Ramos) — Thu, 5 Aug 2021 11:28:02 -0500

The combination of perfect gorgeous weather and a fast, immaculate golf course has led to many early birdies in the first round of the Invitational.

Tournament Central: Small field loaded with big names ready to go

rramos@dailymemphian.com (Ronnie Ramos) — Thu, 5 Aug 2021 07:38:12 -0500

Unlike most PGA Tour events, the FedEx St. Jude Invitational is an elite, small-field tournament with almost all of the biggest names in golf.

Commenting returns to The Daily Memphian

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Wed, 9 Jun 2021 21:28:38 -0500

We are re-introducing commenting on most articles on The Daily Memphian this week, after some improvements to the process.

Tigers Basketball Insider: From 'embarrassed' to 'a perfect ending'

rramos@dailymemphian.com (Ronnie Ramos) — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:09:05 -0500

The Memphis Tigers ended their season on a high note, winning the NIT tournament.

State opens vaccination to all adults

jroberts@dailymemphian.com (Jane Roberts) — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 18:23:56 -0500

State officials will reveal details of the new plan Monday, and the city waits to hear the state plan.

A note about reader comments

barnes@dailymemphian.com (Eric Barnes) — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:03:25 -0600

We have made the decision to turn off the commenting sections on our articles until we can find a better way of including comments within The Daily Memphian.