Federal task force fighting crime — and finding missing kids
While fighting crime is the bulk of its work, the task force has notably been publicizing another statistic: the number of missing children it has located.
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November 2025
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Memphis Tigers rout Rice Owls on Halloween night
Memphis quarterback Brendon Lewis completed 18 of 23 passes for 225 yards while leading the team with 87 yards rushing on 10 carries.
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October 2025
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Former Evolve CEO faces decades in prison for allegedly soliciting sex
According to the complaint, there is probable cause for charges of child sex trafficking and sending obscene materials to minors.
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The city is one step closer to closing on the Sheraton deal
City officials say it is necessary to control the hotel to protect its $200 million investment in renovations to the connected Renasant Convention Center.
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Grizzlies-Lakers update: Luka now likely to play, LaRavia returns
It’s a Halloween trick for the Grizzlies, as Luka Doncic dons a Lakers “costume” and likely takes the floor.
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Takeaways from Memphis’ loss to Auburn in preseason finale
“I did come into this week way more excited (than I am now) — (with the) understanding that we’ve been practicing against one another, and I’ve been seeing some really good things,” Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said after a preseason loss to Auburn.
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Buckley: The mission for Memphis is simple. Do not stumble. Again.
Coach Ryan Silverfield has a knack for winning the big one, but his Tigers football team cannot afford a costly loss to mediocre Rice.
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Arts Beat: The Irish Network says ‘sláinte’ to Samhain
As the air chills and the leaves begin to fall, Irish Network Memphis is kicking off its first-ever Samhain Festival.
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Bailey: Term limits across the suburbs
Bartlett became the latest suburb to put term limits on its elected officials, holding them to a trio of four-year terms.
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Martin: Once more, Memphis fans will have to trust the process with Penny Hardaway
Breathe. These games don’t count (thank heavens), and don’t even necessarily have to mean anything.
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One month in, Task Force is impacting crime. And straining the local justice system
The Memphis Safe Task Force is a month old. The federal law enforcement surge has impacted local crime rates but also strained parts of the local justice system many don’t ever see.
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The Early Word: New arrests strain jail, courts; what’s poppin’ on Brookhaven
City of Memphis helps fill SNAP gap, fire chief retires and the Memphis Tigers get clobbered by the other Tigers.
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Food Files: A new spot coming to Brookhaven Circle’s former Bangkok Alley space
Also, Abner’s on South White Station Road and Poplar Avenue has closed, and Non-Vintage Wine Bar will soon join it.
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Collierville Square’s Raven & Lily space sells
After Raven & Lily closed in Collierville, the landlord decided to sell the space, and it was purchased by a local veternarian.
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Follow along as Memphis closes out preseason play with an exhibition against No. 20 Auburn
Live updates from the Memphis Tigers’ preseason basketball game against Auburn in Atlanta.
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What is Memphis’ secret sauce? Grit, grind and creativity, business leaders say
At its first leadership summit, Memphis Challenge announced grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to six local businesses.
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Memphis at Rice: What to know for Tigers’ Halloween matchup
The Tigers have four games remaining in their quest toward a potential American Conference title, starting with a road game against Rice.
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Feeding the Grizzlies: How a team tradition is supporting one local business
The Grizzlies’ rookie duty is one that connects the current team to its Grit and Grind roots and supports a Downtown restaurant. And it all starts with 40 orders of fried rice.
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The Early Word: Food pantries hit hard in SNAP crisis; Ja makes the Suns set
ICE fears keep some kids out of school, Bartlett sets new limits for elected leaders and a Downtown sushi spot fuels the Grizzlies.
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Collierville hits brakes on restaurant parking lot changes
A potential McDonald’s is putting on the pressure for more parking in Collierville.
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Table Talk: Heard it through the (National Guard) grapevine
When it comes to finding out what’s happening in our communities, there’s often no way to know without actually contacting folks and asking them how they are doing.
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Bartlett imposes term limits
One alderman will be unable to seek reelection at the end of his term.
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Food Files: Society Memphis is back — and soon Little Italy Midtown will be, too.
Little Italy Midtown is coming back to its original space, Society Memphis has reopened under new ownership and Good Fortune Co.’s expansion will begin in the new year.
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National Guard sparks restaurant boycotts — and support campaigns
Over a month ago, Elwood’s Shack posted on social media that the East Memphis restaurant would give any member of the National Guard a free barbecue sandwich — pulled pork, brisket or chicken.
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Seminary moving to Arlington
With a growing change in how students are earning college degrees, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary is moving from its location across from Bellevue Baptist Church to Arlington.
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