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Ask the Memphian: Your questions answered

jdonahoe@dailymemphian.com (Jane Donahoe) — Sun, 1 Mar 2026 13:07:59 -0600

The Daily Memphian’s “Ask the Memphian” series uncovers the stories behind some of the city’s myths, legends and downright weirdness.

What do Memphians think about Memphis Safe Task Force?

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sun, 4 Jan 2026 14:35:04 -0600

Some say the National Guard “shouldn’t be here,” while others say Memphis “got the message.” The Daily Memphian captured a snapshot of where Memphians stand on the Memphis Safe Task Force and its impact.

Here's what hit the headlines in Memphis this year

jdonahoe@dailymemphian.com (Jane Donahoe) — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:10:33 -0600

What were the news highlights of the year in Memphis? A look back at the metro team’s top stories.

Crime data shows significant impact from Task Force

jdonahoe@dailymemphian.com (Jane Donahoe) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 05:59:13 -0500

In nearly all data points, crime was down in the four weeks before the task force launched. But, similar to the city’s dashboard graphic, the declines have been more precipitous in the roughly three weeks since the surge began.

New stats illustrate Memphis crime climate prior to Task Force's arrival

jdonahoe@dailymemphian.com (Jane Donahoe) — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:01:49 -0500

Crime data from the first three quarters of 2025 reveals where the city’s crime rate stood before the federal law enforcement saturation.

How 3 cops charged in Tyré Nichols’ death went from conviction to new trial

jdonahoe@dailymemphian.com (Jane Donahoe) — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 09:08:47 -0500

A chain of events that eventually led to the three men being granted a new trial centers on comments allegedly made by the judge who formerly presided over the case as well as the carjacking and attempted murder of one of that judge’s former law clerks.

Can Shelby County secure a new jail?

jdonahoe@dailymemphian.com (Jane Donahoe) — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 04:00:05 -0500

Understaffing, overcrowding, extended intake times, drug use, broken jail locks and elevators and medical problems up to and including multiple inmate deaths are just some entries on the current facility’s long list of troubles.

Data dive: Numbers behind the story of Memphis' crime decline

jdonahoe@dailymemphian.com (Jane Donahoe) — Sun, 6 Jul 2025 11:27:06 -0500

The trend lines are clear on almost all fronts. After reaching high points in 2023, crime in Memphis is trending down at a higher rate through the first half of 2025 than it did through the first half of 2024.

Minor Offenders, Major Offenses: A series by The Daily Memphian

jdonahoe@dailymemphian.com (Jane Donahoe) — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 16:34:40 -0500

The Daily Memphian has been working to dive deeper into the pressing issue of juvenile crime. It’s complex and uncomfortable, with outsize effects on the city, its citizens and its very future.