There are 5 article(s) tagged Yvonne Nelson:

• April 2026

  • Woman convicted in 2022 slaying of Whitehaven leader

    Tifanee Wright has been charged in the death of a Whitehaven activist Yvonne Nelson, who fought “tirelessly for improving conditions for all.”

    By Aarron Fleming April 22, 2026

• August 2022

  • Woman accused in Yvonne Nelson death arrested

    A warrant was issued for Tifanee Wright by the Memphis Police Department Aug. 16. She was wanted for second-degree murder in connection with Nelson’s death. 

    By Julia Baker August 23, 2022

  • Warrant issued for suspect in Yvonne Nelson slaying

    Nelson, a Whitehaven advocate, was shot and killed Saturday, Aug. 13, in Raleigh. 

    By Julia Baker August 22, 2022

  • Whitehaven advocate Yvonne Nelson killed Saturday

    The community advocate and former journalist was shot to death Saturday night in Raleigh. 

    By Daja E. Henry August 22, 2022

  • Community leaders urge action on gun violence after high-profile murders

    Neighborhood leaders got together during a press conference Tuesday, Aug. 16, to respond to the recent slaying of Yvonne Nelson, a community leader who led the Whitehaven Development Corporation and wrote community news for years.

    By Julia Baker August 16, 2022