Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
13 Ways of Looking at a Watermelon ...
Posted by Flyer Staff on Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 9:57 AM
Good Deals in Cooper-Young?
Posted by Flyer Staff on Fri, Jul 30, 2010 at 8:35 AM
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Memphis Police Release Statement on Lorenzen Wright Case
Posted by Flyer Staff on Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 9:00 PM
On Thursday, July 22, 2010 a family member of Lorenzen Wright filed a missing persons report with the Collierville Police Department. Wright was last seen at his ex-wife’s house on Sunday, July 18th shortly before midnight.Â
Through the course of the Collierville Police Department’s missing person’s investigation, it was discovered that a 911 call was placed from Wright’s phone in the early hours of July 19th. After extensive examination, investigators determined that the call was made from the area south of Poplar Pike and west of Hacks Cross Rd.Â
Due to the potential overlapping of several jurisdictions, the Collierville Police Department requested to meet with representatives from adjoining agencies. On Wednesday July 28th at 9:00am Collierville PD, the Germantown PD, the Shelby County Sheriffs Department and the Memphis Police Department’s Homicide Bureau met to discuss the investigation.Â
At this meeting, coordinated by the Collierville Police Department, each agency committed resources to assist in searching for any evidence related to the 911 call and the missing person’s investigation.
Collierville and Germantown investigators combed the areas and interviewed witnesses while the Memphis Police Department’s Air Support Unit searched the area from the air and the Shelby County Sheriffs Department deployed search dogs in the wooded areas.
At approximately 2:20 PM on Wednesday July 28, 2010 Shelby County Emergency Services Search and Rescue located the body of Lorenzen Wright off of Callis Cutoff between Hacks Cross Rd and Germantown Road in Southeast Memphis. Memphis Police Department Homicide investigators made the scene and took over the investigation. Through identification of dental records, the Shelby County Medical Examiner has officially identified the victim as that of Lorenzen Wright. The cause of death has been ruled as homicide by gunshot wound.
The Memphis Police Department will continue this investigation. As is done in every homicide investigation, investigators continue to work around the clock to bring justice to Mr. Wright and his family.
Additional details will be released when appropriate and available; many details which the media have reported will not be commented on. Maintaining the integrity of all information and evidence related to the investigation of any crime is essential. Leaks and the dissemination of false information can have serious, detrimental effects on the pursuit and prosecution of those responsible for this crime.
Shirley Sherrod and Right and Wrong
Posted by Flyer Staff on Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 9:46 AM
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
The REAL Best of Memphis
Posted by Flyer Staff on Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 2:29 PM
What They Said
Comments from memphisflyer.com
Posted by Flyer Readers on Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 12:29 PM
"Where is Mongo this year? I couldn't find him on the ballot anywhere. I wonder if it's a sign of the end times." — sbanbury
About "Memphis and First Impressions" and the problem with panhandlers:
"Some of these panhandlers are very aggressive. It's only a matter of time before someone shoots one of them because they feel threatened. What's going to happen then?" — mad_merc
"How many of the city's murders were committed by downtown panhandlers last year? Oh that's right — none. People are dying in Memphis streets weekly, and you think that a bunch of harmless bums begging for drug money is a priority? Get real." — Count Dracula
About "Memphis Beat: One Night of Sin":
"Jason Lee seems to be very sexy. And when he was singing 'One Night of Sin,' if my hubby played that music 45 years ago when he was a-courtin' me, he wouldn't have had to wait for our wedding night. Yes, I am 63 years old and have the hots for Jason Lee." — Your Appalacian Americana
About "Judging the Bug Cookoff":
Let's hope you're getting a raise for this. I can deal with gross-out scenes in movies and on TV, but I don't think I'd want to come face-to-face with any of the above dishes (though there has always been/will always be some kid at every school science fair who makes bug cookies)." — Mrs. Bartlebynna Beanblossom
Comment of the Week:
About "A Very Unfortunate Elvis Item" and the auction of instruments used at his autopsy (the sale was canceled):
"Go to Gracelessland with a bunch of baggies, take a breath, blow in the bag, get to eBay. Or do they already sell that at the gift shop?" — Mike from Memphis
To share your thoughts, comments, concerns, and — maybe — get published, visit memphisflyer.com.
Memphis Beat: "Run On"
Posted by Flyer Staff on Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 11:27 AM
Does Memphis Need a Third Bridge?
Posted by Flyer Staff on Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 10:11 AM
Style: Six Items or Less
Posted by Flyer Staff on Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 10:06 AM
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Charter Commission Considers Districting
Posted by Flyer Staff on Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 7:37 AM
Monday, July 26, 2010
Vitale, Favre, the Heat: True Sports Confessions
Posted by Flyer Staff on Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 9:37 AM
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Angelina Jolie: Worth her Salt?
Posted by Flyer Staff on Sun, Jul 25, 2010 at 9:53 PM
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