What happens after the Task Force leaves?
The Memphis Safe Task Force could help deliver Memphis its lowest crime rate in years, but it remains unclear what the temporary law enforcement surge has done to the city’s trajectory.
The Memphis Safe Task Force could help deliver Memphis its lowest crime rate in years, but it remains unclear what the temporary law enforcement surge has done to the city’s trajectory.
The Daily Memphian asked a selection of community leaders what, in their opinion, the long-term impact of the Memphis Safe Task Force could be.
Woman is convicted of pastor’s murder, Allen says he doesn’t do cocaine and we suggest what to order a Michelin-recommended restaurant.
The two are documenting their progress on TikTok where viewers can watch the process of redeveloping a house and where they will go next.
The Mid-South tends to be in a “battle zone” of temperatures and passing fronts, causing the area to alternate between warm and very cold.
At Petals of a Peony, after the plates are cleared, the soft tingle of pepper and the warmth of that final bite linger — the kind of souvenir you can’t pack up.
Standouts from Central, Collierville, Fairley, Lake Cormorant, Lausanne and Melrose are up for consideration.
The group alleged the city had violated the state law that forbids local governments from regulating firearms in any way.
Curios, statues, Albrecht Durer and Elton John: How have Memphis museums been victimized by thieves in the last century?
U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen has redistricting concerns, U.S. Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty vote against a war-powers resolution on Venezuela and a court ruling on local gun-control measures and “virtue signaling.”
Jack Albert and Jordan Veilleux don’t just install Christmas lights. They dress in elf costumes, play holiday music and talk and pose for photos with the kids.
“The shot hasn’t been falling for him in some of these games,” Tuomas Iisalo said about Ja Morant. “That’s something that we can live with. It’s going to come around.”
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35 as Thunder rally in the 2nd half and beat Grizzlies 114-100
David Wesley Williams dodged layoffs in a more than 30-year newspaper career. In his novel “Come Again No More,” he memorializes a now-bygone era and celebrates his adopted hometown of Memphis.
Corrine Knight of Grecian Gourmet Kitchen shared one of her favorite family recipes.
Memphis chef Eli Townsend says: “The timeless rivalry between pumpkin and sweet potato is a heartwarming holiday tradition that brings people together.”
“I can already envision the plans for a West Tennessee version of Dollywood with a 10 acre asphalt parking lot. (jobs and tax revenue, you know.)” — Bob Lee about Their motto is ‘be prepared.’ But Girl Scouts didn’t see this coming.
“I think Sanford asked a valid question. Where was the GOP outrage when their president pardon all the insurrectionists from Jan 6? Their silence with this president’s wicked ways just dumbfounds me.” — Jackson Hearn about Opinion: Brent Taylor accuses Otis Sanford of ‘shag carpet’ hypocrisy
“Well, Memphis went 2-1 this weekend so far, Sunday not withstanding. Obviously the ‘L’ was the one game everyone truly wanted. Alas, it’s good for Penny to start off with the ‘W’, plus it was good to see the Grizz play dominantly. It’s easy to lament the loss for Tigers football, but as that season sunsets, we can hope wistfully about Penny’s dudes... Maybe we can even learn their names!” — Chris Leach about Calkins: Maybe these Memphis Tigers aren’t so bad, after all. Maybe they’re even fun.
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Also happening this week: People gather to remember Memphians killed in traffic crashes.
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This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the crispy duck at Petals of a Peony and was taken by The Daily Memphian photographer Mark Weber.
Two days after former Memphis Grizzly Tony Allen was arrested for drug possession alongside an Arkansas highway, a clearer picture has begun to emerge.
For generations, Kamp Kiwani has been beloved by Memphis area Girl Scouts. Now the 1,219-acre property is being auctioned off as “an outdoor paradise.”
Former Cordova High and Whitehaven standout shows some fire making his debut in coach Penny Hardaway’s program.
Owner Randall Swaney said the North Mississippi restaurant that entices Memphians to drive miles for fine dining is going up for sale at the height of its popularity.
“This plan seems like a really good idea,” one resident said. “This is the same TIF that was rejected before,” said another.
Jay Etkin’s been an artist, a gallery owner, the head of a museum, an innovator — and a friend.
“So who is really soft on crime? Hint hint, it’s not the people you think.”
U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen has been a vocal critic of President Donald Trump but agreed on “Behind The Headlines” with Trump’s assessment of the set of elections this past week that saw Democratic victory.
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