The Joseph P. Boyle Story – Part II
Read Part I here. After years of abuse by Boyle and his cronies, The Memphis
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The Joseph P. Boyle Story – Part I
Born in 1891 to Patrick and Mary Boyle, Joseph P. Boyle was a rich mix
Lloyd Tilghman Binford’s Other Life
Infamous Chairman of Memphis Board of Censors Wore Many Hats By Charlie Lambert Duck Hill,
Thomas Dies – Part 3
On December 30th, with court in session, word came that the State Supreme court had
Thomas Dies – Part 2
Thomas Dies was known to be a person who followed the same political philosophies as
Thomas Dies – Part 1
Researched and written by Bill Novarese This story is based on facts taken from newspapers
The Burning of the Robert Church Jr. Home
February 26, 1953 The telling and retelling of this one event has over the years
Ministers In Mayor Crump’s Pocket
(When political power was the prize, legendary politician Edward Crump knew how to get the
Forgotten Hero – Elijah William “Will” Hale, Senior
The Nashville Tennessean Newspaper was quoted as saying “he ran the day to day business
The Crump Machine and Memphis Police Revolt of 1943
Just like every other city employee of the day, Fire, Public Works, and Teachers, they
William B. Fowler
A forgotten name and family who made a real difference in our community, William B
Hero Spotlight: Richard F. Borner
Written by Joe Lowry with research and editorial assistance by Trish Gully. Captain Borner spent
The Freedom Train of 1947
By Joe Lowry Edited by Trish Gully The Freedom Train of November 1947 was another
The Edward T. Leech Story: The Fight for Free Speech in Memphis, Tennessee
July 20, 1918 would be a day in the life of Edward Leech that he
Chief Seabrook
Carrol B Seabrook was born August 24, 1888 and died at 95 on March 1984.