What could be the long-term impact of the Memphis Safe Task Force? Community leaders weigh in.
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.
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November 2025
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Herrington: As Grizzlies drama passes, spotlight shifts to coach Tuomas Iisalo
After a few days of crashing out, the back-to-normal Grizzlies hit the road, with plenty to evaluate, on the sidelines and on the floor.
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Someone pinch Julius Thedford. He’s a Memphis Tiger. For real.
Former Cordova High and Whitehaven standout shows some fire making his debut in coach Penny Hardaway’s program.
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The Early Word: What’s next after Task Force? Plus, a weekend of Ws and Ls
Woman is convicted of pastor’s murder, Allen says he doesn’t do cocaine and we suggest what to order a Michelin-recommended restaurant.
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Elves on the shelves — and ladders and roofs
Jack Alberts 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.
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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.
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U.S. Marshals director: Next Task Force phase to target MPD policy changes
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.”
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What to order: Boiling Fish at Petals of a Peony earns Michelin attention with fiery finesse
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.
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College students want to flip a house in every state — starting in Memphis
The two are documenting their progress on TikTok where viewers can watch the process of redeveloping a house and where they will go next.
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Takeaways from Memphis’ season-opening win over San Francisco
In a game in which the pendulum quickly swung in the opposite direction, the Tigers flashed their potential while also showing how poorly things can look when they aren’t entirely engaged.
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Their motto is ‘be prepared.’ But Girl Scouts didn’t see this coming.
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.”
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Calkins: Maybe these Memphis Tigers aren’t so bad, after all. Maybe they’re even fun.
When Simon Majok hit a 3-pointer, Memphis fans may have asked: “Wait, who is that again?” Majok was one of the happy surprises as another Tiger season tipped off.
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Bartlett has plan to save Quail Ridge Golf Course, but residents disagree about path forward
“This plan seems like a really good idea,” one resident said. “This is the same TIF that was rejected before,” said another.
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Artist Jay Etkin’s passion is celebrating life — but it looks a lot like community instead
Jay Etkin’s been an artist, a gallery owner, the head of a museum, an innovator — and a friend.
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False starts haunt both Memphis losses
A late, inopportune penalty costs the Tigers dearly in a loss to Tulane.
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Calkins: How the clock struck midnight on the Memphis Tiger football season
The Memphis Tigers’ championship hopes came to a crushing end Friday night. So what to make of Ryan Silverfield? That’s entirely up to you.
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Grizzlies hug it out, end losing streak with win over the Mavericks
The Grizzlies got back on track Friday thanks to a practice that left everyone “more on the right page.”
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Sanford: Where is the GOP outrage over pardons for political corruption?
“So who is really soft on crime? Hint hint, it’s not the people you think.”
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Woman involved in Mississippi Boulevard pastor’s murder found guilty
A jury found Latoshia Daniels guilty of second-degree murder, reckless endangerment in connection with the shooting death of Brodes Perry, a former pastor at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church.
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What to watch in Memphis’ season-opener against San Francisco
The Dons return two starters from a 25-10 team that pushed the Tigers to the brink a season ago.
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Memphis basketball forecast: Projections for the Tigers’ 2025-26 season
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MEM airport relatively quiet despite flight cuts
Travelers starting from Memphis seemed unaffected Friday by the current reduction in flights, but some people flying into Memphis told a different story.
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Marshall Steakhouse owner selling, shifting focus to new location
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.
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Memphis basketball forecast: Projections for the Tigers’ 2025-26 season
With dress rehearsals complete, it’s finally showtime for coach Penny Hardaway’s Memphis Tigers basketball team.
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Bodycam footage, records provide clearer picture of Tony Allen arrest
Two days after former Memphis Grizzly Tony Allen was arrested for drug possession alongside an Arkansas highway, a clearer picture has begun to emerge.
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Bailey: Walker latest in long line of short-tenured city managers in Lakeland
Michael Walker is out as the city manager in Lakeland, the latest in a list of people serving short terms in the suburb’s day-to-day operations.
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