Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | George Flinn https://dailymemphian.com/feed/authors/724 The Daily Memphian is the must-read, daily online newspaper for in-depth, local journalism in Memphis and the Mid-South. Sign up for morning and evening editions, plus breaking news. (c) 2026 Opinion: Crime in Memphis has become a pandemic https://dailymemphian.com/article/31397 <p>Former Shelby County Commissioner says, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s no wonder many are questioning whether they should leave town to get away from the crime. It is affecting our tourism, economy, jobs and our very lives.&rdquo;</p> editor@dailymemphian.com (George Flinn) Opinion Guest Columnists https://dailymemphian.com/article/31397 Thu, 6 Oct 2022 07:11:56 -0500