Group plans to commemorate, discuss 1866 Memphis race riot
It was one of the most tragic and historically significant events in Memphis history, and one of the more forgotten.Some called it a riot, others a massacre. It was both. White mobs, led by city officials and police officers, "commenced an indiscriminate robbing, burning and murdering," according to a special congressional investigation..>> view originalRunoff rundown: A guide to the five Memphis City Council seats to be decided Thursday
With five of the 13 seats on the Memphis City Council up for grabs in Thursday's runoff elections, the balance of power in City Hall's first-floor council chamber — the ever-present fight between unions and business interests, prime among them — remains very much in flux.Here's a rundown of the five races:District 2Oct. 8 result: Frank ..>> view originalMayor Elect talks about pressure to keep Memphis’ top cop | WREG
Please enable Javascript to watch this videoMEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Questions surrounding the Memphis Police Director loom throughout the city, especially now with news about the District Attorney's Office not being prepared to body camera roll-outs.Just five weeks ago, voters chose Jim Strickland as their next mayor.Now, Memphians want to know if he'll keep Police Director Toney Armstrong as his top cop and what will happen will all other plans that were previously set.Strickland said he still doesn'..>> view originalBandmates from Memphis, Nashville performed during Paris attacks - WMC Action News 5 - Memphis, Tennessee
MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) - Hundreds of people were taken hostage inParis amid explosions and multiple shootings.The hostages were taken at an Eagles of Death Metal concert.Memphis resident Dave Catching plays guitar for the band. The band's drummer, Julian Dorio, currently lives in Nashville.The band performed in Nashville in late September. Reports suggest the band was able to get out safely.WMC Action News 5 spoke to a friend of the band who said nobody has heard from Catching since the attacks. ..>> view originalMemphis native was to perform at Bataclan Music Hall in Paris | WREG
×Memphis native was to perform at Bataclan Music Hall in ParisNEW YORK — Management for the Eagles of Death Metal, scheduled to perform Friday night at a Paris venue where at least 100 people were killed, say they are “trying to determine the safety and whereabouts” of the band and its crew.One of the members of the band is Dave Catchings, who born and raised right here in the Mid-South.The American rock band was supposed to perform at the Bataclan, a theater located in eastern Paris near the tr..>> view originalHelmsman roundtable: No
After a weeklong hiatus, the Helmsman roundtable is back. Of course, a lot has changed in the past two weeks as the Memphis football team (8-1) now enters its matchup with the Houston Cougars (9-0) needing a win to stay in the American Athletic Conference Championship Game discussion. We asked Daily Helmsman sports reporters Austin Reynolds and J.T. Mullen on their thoughts ahead of tomorrow’s game.How weird a game week has it been coming off a Tigers' loss? Memphis football had gone 393 days be..>> view originalMemphis basketball opens season against Southern Miss Saturday | Sports | dailyhelmsman
After significant turnover over the offseason, a closed scrimmage and an exhibition game against LeMoyne-Owen, the University of Memphis men’s basketball team’s season opener versus Southern Miss is at FedExForum Saturday.Memphis will hope to pick up their first win of the season against their former longtime Conference USA foe. Tigers’ coach Josh Pastner, who’s entering his seventh season at the helm, said the team is ready and excited for the season to kickoff and a chance to go 1-0. A phrase ..>> view originalMemphis psychologist and family in Paris during attacks - WMC Action News 5 - Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis psychologist and family in Paris during attacks Posted: Friday, November 13, 2015 10:10 PM EST Updated: Saturday, November 14, 2015 9:20 AM EST (SOURCE: Facebook) (SOURCE: Facebook) Paris, France (WMC) - Friday'sattacks in Parishave several connects to Memphis, including a local psychologist visiting Paris with her family.Jennifer Jacobson works at the VA hospital in Memphis, but she is in Paris wit..>> view originalProblems for owners of several Memphis apartments reach as far a - FOX13 News, WHBQ FOX 13
Problems for owners of several Memphis apartments reach as far as Florida Posted: Friday, November 13, 2015 9:13 PM EST Updated: Friday, November 13, 2015 9:15 PM EST News Alert.jpg A Jacksonville apartment, owned by the non-profit ‘Global Ministries,’ was evacuated last night after a major gas leak.The Florida State Fire Marshal said a gas leak caused some areas to have 94% natural gas in the air. “Someone walking by tosses ..>> view originalFive Thoughts: Grizzlies 101, Trail Blazers 100
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