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• February 2023

  • Crew crime: Group burglaries trouble law enforcement and businesses

    Memphis Police Department footage shows more than 20 participants bursting into businesses in some recent burglaries.

    By Alicia Davidson February 04, 2023

  • Buckley: Ryan Silverfield’s idea could end the ‘craziness’

    The Memphis Tigers coach favors a plan that could save college football recruiting.

    By Tim Buckley February 03, 2023

  • Memphis City Council attorney warns of ‘possible legal violations’ due to private meeting

    “It is my responsibility to advise the Council when I learn of possible legal violations and advise of the appropriate steps to be taken to protect its interests,” attorney Allan Wade said. 

    By Samuel Hardiman February 03, 2023

  • Sanford: Service for Tyre Nichols drives home need for meaningful police reform

    During the Tyre Nichols funeral, the forceful messages from the pulpit and soul-stirring music from the choir celebrated Nichols’ life, but the service also became a spark for a renewed call for police reform — locally and nationally.

    By Otis Sanford February 03, 2023

  • Conaway: I am horrified by — and proud of — my city

    “There is both urgency and conviction here in what to do about the killing of Tyre Nichols, in what to do about police brutality, and it has national implications. We’re doing it. We must do it. And in memory of your gentle soul, Mr. Nichols, we must continue.”

    By Dan Conaway February 03, 2023

  • Teacher, banker find a second act at Getwell Elementary

    Despite coming from different professional worlds, from different cities and even different countries, both wound up as teachers at Getwell Elementary in Parkway Village.

    By Aarron Fleming February 03, 2023

  • Sugaree’s Full Moon Sale on Saturday offers a fun day trip and a howlin’ bargain

    When the moon is full, it’s time to empty the discount freezer at Sugaree’s Bakery in New Albany.

    By Jennifer Biggs February 03, 2023

  • Sanford: Family of Tyre Nichols deserves justice for a fun-loving son

    Memphians, who already feel beleaguered by violent crime that at times seems out of control, must now come to grips with the fact that elements within the police department — however small — are partakers of criminal violence themselves.

    By Otis Sanford February 02, 2023

  • Memphis City Council, Mayor Strickland weigh sweeping police reforms

    On The Daily Memphian’s “On The Record” podcast, Michalyn Easter-Thomas talks about trying out a ban on traffic stops by police for certain offenses. Other council members want a department-wide review.

    By Bill Dries February 02, 2023

  • Car thefts on U of M campus reach 20-year high

    And “we’re not seeing a slow down,” University of Memphis Police Chief Derek Myers said.

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    Violent crime down but property crimes, including vehicle thefts, way up

    By Aarron Fleming February 02, 2023

  • What to look for in Memphis’ rematch versus Tulane

    Memphis will take on Tulane at 1 p.m. Saturday at FedExForum in a rematch of its New Year’s Day loss in New Orleans.

    By Parth Upadhyaya February 02, 2023

  • Grizzlies Insider: Time for a Memphis Grizzlies vibe check. Everything good?

    While some fans have grown anxious about the team’s potential this season, the Memphis Grizzlies are trying to keep calm in the face of adversity. 

    By Drew Hill February 02, 2023

  • Calkins: As trade deadline looms, Grizzlies need help

    It’s exactly one week until the NBA trade deadline. And the Grizzlies need help!

    By Geoff Calkins February 02, 2023

  • The Early Word: Al Sharpton eulogizes Tyre Nichols; FedEx announces layoffs

    Car thefts in Memphis are up more than 100%, Paul Young has the most mayor money and the Grizzlies need help.

    By Bianca Phillips February 02, 2023

  • MPD response after Nichols’ death surprised expert, but challenges remain

    It took five years — five years — for New York City police officer Daniel Pantaleo to be fired after Eric Garner’s death in 2014. In Memphis, in 2023, it took 13 days for five officers to be fired for their roles in Tyre Nichols’ death. 

    By Don Wade February 02, 2023

  • Table Talk: Elwood’s No. 2 used to be a Leonard’s; February lunch takes us to Catalonia

    Plus, Alcenia’s B.J. Chester-Tamayo killed it during her “Good Morning America” appearance: “Betty Joyce will feed your head, your heart, and, baby, I got your stomach.”

    By Jennifer Biggs February 01, 2023

  • Inked: RKA Construction launches commercial division

    This week’s Inked covers news on RKA’s new commercial branch, a notable Downtown barbershop closes and updates on the Sterick Building. 

    By Neil Strebig February 01, 2023

  • The Early Word: Remembering Tyre Nichols; Elwood’s got a new shack

    Four fired cops in Nichols’ case had previous write-ups, Jalen Duren and Kenneth Lofton Jr. are Rising Stars and we look at the impact of Lee rejecting HIV funds.

    By Bianca Phillips February 01, 2023

  • State’s rejection of HIV prevention money is ‘significant’ loss to some Memphis groups

    Gov. Bill Lee’s decision to reject federal funding for HIV prevention is a “debilitating and destabilizing move for our organization,” said OUTMemphis’ executive director. 

    By Ian Round, Aisling Mäki February 01, 2023

  • Second Elwood’s Shack to open on Park Avenue

    A former member of the Memphis Sandwich Clique is taking the reins as general manager, too. 

    By Jennifer Biggs February 01, 2023

• January 2023

  • Four of five officers fired after Tyre Nichols’ death had previous infractions

    An analysis of the personnel records of the five officers included mainly procedural violations, car accidents and accidental damage of department equipment for four of the officers.

    By Julia Baker January 31, 2023

  • Tyre Nichols case spotlights MPD transparency issues

    The initial information released by police in the Tyre Nichols case differed significantly in some respects from what was shown on video footage released to the public last week. 

    By Ben Wheeler January 31, 2023

  • Memphis to Harvard: Langston Rogers knows what he wants

    Switching sports from basketball to football is ticket to the Ivy League for cornerback from Lausanne.

    By Tim Buckley January 31, 2023

  • Martin: It could be a Cal vs. Penny showdown for former Tiger’s son

    Billy Richmond Jr., a former Memphis Tiger, said Hardaway “thinks the world” of his son, Billy Richmond III. John Calipari also likes his son, as a complement to a five-star player. 

    By John Martin January 31, 2023

  • The Early Word: Three firefighters fired, two cops relieved of duty and students get ice day

    New affordable housing comes to South Memphis, Alcenia’s owner will cook on national TV and a potential Hardaway-Calipari showdown is brewing.

    By Bianca Phillips January 31, 2023