There are 13 article(s) tagged Ricky Floyd:

• March 2025

  • Photos: Community celebrates life of Frayser pastor Ricky Floyd

    “I just want to thank him for grounding me,” Memphis Mayor Paul Young said at the funeral of Pastor Ricky Floyd. “And for being a barometer to so many people in this community.”

    By Patrick Lantrip March 28, 2025

  • Memphis pastor Ricky Floyd remembered as ‘a true servant’

    Floyd’s shooting death early Wednesday, March 12, stunned those closest to him and the thousands of people in Memphis and across the country who followed the teachings of the Pursuit of God Church pastor.

    By Laura Testino March 15, 2025

• May 2022

  • Third Better Community Summit planned in North Memphis

    The upcoming June 4 summit will provide a space for members of affected communities to meet with and seek resources from from clergy leaders, nonprofit organizations, law enforcement and government agencies. 

    By Julia Baker May 04, 2022

• February 2022

  • Better Community Summit to address violent crime

    The summit is one of five community summits Acting U.S. Attorney Joseph Murphy, the Memphis Police Department and community leaders are taking part in to reduce violent crime in the city.

    By Yolanda Jones February 09, 2022

• May 2021

  • Further business expansions in Frayser bring more optimism

    Community leaders are optimistic the current trajectory of one of Memphis’ largest Black neighborhoods is trending upward after years of disinvestment.

    By Omer Yusuf May 29, 2021

• April 2021

  • Community leaders address root causes of crime

    Crime impacts neighborhoods across the city. From Frayser to Whitehaven, community leaders discuss how to address the problem and the causes that contribute to it.

    By Omer Yusuf April 18, 2021

• November 2020

  • Memphis pastor recommitted to Frayser following shooting incident

    While he suffered no serious injuries, Ricky Floyd made a significant decision following the shooting. He resigned as interim chairman of the local Civilian Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB).

    By Omer Yusuf November 29, 2020

  • How city, community leaders plan to fill Ed Rice void in Frayser

    While the wait until completion likely won’t be as long as the years long push for a new facility, there’s no Ed Rice center available while those improvements are underway.

    By Omer Yusuf November 19, 2020

• September 2020

  • Frayser church holds 24-hour prayer event to create change

    Last year’s 24-hour prayer vigil at Pursuit of God Transformation Center yielded results for the community, said Pastor Ricky Floyd, who believes God will also honor the supplications presented this weekend.

    By Omer Yusuf September 20, 2020

• June 2020

  • Minority communities deal with confusion, mistrust about COVID-19

    When public health agencies are not familiar to residents, it’s difficult to penetrate those communities during a crisis. “That’s like not having a military until you get attacked. It’s a bit too late,” says Shelby County Commission member Reginald Milton.

    By Omer Yusuf, Linda A. Moore June 29, 2020

  • Neighborhood leaders reconnect in first meeting since COVID-19 pandemic

    Rice hopes the Frayser Exchange Club resumes in-person meetings in the next month or two at Impact Baptist Church and Ministries on Clifton Avenue. That’s almost entirely dependent on how the pandemic’s status locally.

    By Omer Yusuf June 11, 2020

• April 2020

  • Waters: Health officials pushing pastors to keep pews empty

    The pressure to move all church gatherings online has set off a tense debate about whether canceling on-site services is an act of faith or a betrayal of it.

    By David Waters April 01, 2020

• March 2020

  • Frayser church expands after donation from Bellevue

    Pursuit of God Church recently moved into its new home at 3759 N. Watkins St., formerly the site of Bellevue Baptist's Frayser campus. 

    By Omer Yusuf March 10, 2020