"Run For Boston" Held In Memphis
A hastily arranged benefit run for the Boston bombing victims drew a large crowd in Memphis Friday evening. Organizers were not sure what to expect.. But had an idea the Bluff City would come through. I got a chance to speak with several local runners who competed in the Boston Marathon and felt the need to show up for this event just days later.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Friday, April 19, 2013
Always Worth a Knock
Kroger Shooting Suspect Turned In By Older Brother
I couldn't even estimate how many doors I've knocked on over the years. It's an often fruitless step in covering a story. But you never know who might answer.. Sometimes a suspect themselves. In this case, a family member opened the door and was more than willing to explain why he told police where his brother was hiding minutes after a shooting outside a Kroger store. Instant story.
I couldn't even estimate how many doors I've knocked on over the years. It's an often fruitless step in covering a story. But you never know who might answer.. Sometimes a suspect themselves. In this case, a family member opened the door and was more than willing to explain why he told police where his brother was hiding minutes after a shooting outside a Kroger store. Instant story.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
National Story With Local Ties
Ricin Letter Sent To U.S. Senator Roger Wicker Postmarked Memphis,TN
I've long made jokes about big stories always coming back to Memphis. This story, regarding a ricin-laced letter sent to a US Senator, was no exception. Sen. Roger Wicker of MS was the intended target. Officials say the letter was postmarked Memphis. I was working a couple of unrelated stories when I got the call to pursue this one. Fortunately, NBC shot the mail facility in DC and Wicker's office. I got a phone interview with US Rep. Steve Cohen of Memphis (after he responded to a direct message on Twitter).
I've long made jokes about big stories always coming back to Memphis. This story, regarding a ricin-laced letter sent to a US Senator, was no exception. Sen. Roger Wicker of MS was the intended target. Officials say the letter was postmarked Memphis. I was working a couple of unrelated stories when I got the call to pursue this one. Fortunately, NBC shot the mail facility in DC and Wicker's office. I got a phone interview with US Rep. Steve Cohen of Memphis (after he responded to a direct message on Twitter).
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
New Low for Live Shot
Car Part Thieves Strike While Victims Are At Work
This live shot got a lot of attention.. But it really wasn't a stroke of genius or anything. In fact, we had planned to just be live in the station parking lot. I decided to get on the ground, under a car, at about 9 minutes until show time. I used a sun shield to protect my suit. Just a way to spice up a live shot.. Many of which are pretty boring.
This live shot got a lot of attention.. But it really wasn't a stroke of genius or anything. In fact, we had planned to just be live in the station parking lot. I decided to get on the ground, under a car, at about 9 minutes until show time. I used a sun shield to protect my suit. Just a way to spice up a live shot.. Many of which are pretty boring.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Old Video = New Story
Archival video released of James Earl Ray's arrest
The Shelby County Register's Office (which runs the archives) released never-before-seen video of MLK's killer, James Earl Ray. The sheriff's office purchased brand new cameras in 1968 to document his arrest. Many of the tapes had been in storage, until now. Doing a story on it was a great assignment for a History buff. I happened to know where Ray's cell was located in the old jail. That's where we went live. The release of the video comes during the same week as the 45th anniversary of MLK's assassination.
The Shelby County Register's Office (which runs the archives) released never-before-seen video of MLK's killer, James Earl Ray. The sheriff's office purchased brand new cameras in 1968 to document his arrest. Many of the tapes had been in storage, until now. Doing a story on it was a great assignment for a History buff. I happened to know where Ray's cell was located in the old jail. That's where we went live. The release of the video comes during the same week as the 45th anniversary of MLK's assassination.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
KKK Came And Went
MPD successful in keeping KKK rally 'civil'
The KKK had a First Amendment right to rally in downtown Memphis. Police had a duty to keep it civil. They did. In the end, only about 60 stereotypical Klansmen protested the recent renaming of 3 city parks behind a chain-linked fence. Hundreds of cops kept the rally from devolving into a free for all like a similar rally in 1998.
The KKK had a First Amendment right to rally in downtown Memphis. Police had a duty to keep it civil. They did. In the end, only about 60 stereotypical Klansmen protested the recent renaming of 3 city parks behind a chain-linked fence. Hundreds of cops kept the rally from devolving into a free for all like a similar rally in 1998.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Doggie "Discipline" Or Abuse?
Only On 5: Dog Owner Speaks About Animal Cruelty Caught On Camera
This is a good example of how you advance a story that's already been done by another station. A YouTube video showing a dog owner striking his animal led to cruelty charges. The woman who shot the video spoke with another station.. But they didn't get the dog owner. I did. He spoke exclusively to me about how it was merely "discipline." You be the judge.
This is a good example of how you advance a story that's already been done by another station. A YouTube video showing a dog owner striking his animal led to cruelty charges. The woman who shot the video spoke with another station.. But they didn't get the dog owner. I did. He spoke exclusively to me about how it was merely "discipline." You be the judge.
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