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Memphis leaders assess Beale Street safety following deadly attack in New Orleans
In a statement to ABC24, the City of Memphis emphasized that permanent barriers along Beale Street are designed to stop vehicles up to 7.5 tons traveling at 40 mph. However, in light of the recent tragedy in New Orleans, the Downtown Memphis Commission is taking another look at its safety strategies.
Beale Street safety plan 'robust' Memphis mayor says after deadly New Orleans attack
In the wake of the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans, Memphis' plan for keeping Beale Street goers safe is "robust," Mayor Paul Young said in a statement Thursday afternoon.
Mayor, downtown leaders say Beale Street secure following New Orleans attack
Security measures on Memphis’ Beale Street are top of mind for city officials after a truck plowed through a crowd of New Year’s revelers on Bourbon Street in
New Orleans holds first parade of Carnival season days after deadly attack on Bourbon Street
Women dressed as angels, hands clasped in prayer, passed through New Orleans Monday evening to celebrate the first parade of Carnival season, just blocks from where 14 people were killed five days ago by a rampaging driver.
New Orleans officials knew risk years before Bourbon Street attack
A confidential report warned that bollards needed to be fixed. New Orleans didn't start to replace them for five years.
How the New Orleans terror attacker avoided Bourbon Street security barriers
Axios Visuals The suspect in the New Year's Day attack that killed 14 people and injured dozens of others was able to drive down three blocks of Bourbon Street before crashing his rented F-150. Why it matters: The suspect's truck cruised around an NOPD SUV and through the locations of at least three sets of vehicle-resistant bollards — but they weren't in use that night,
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After French Quarter attack, Beale Street safety means bollards, barriers and beyond
In the wake of the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people, questions about security of Beale Street are ...
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Beale Street’s bollards may have some security flaws
Just days after the terror attack in New Orleans, our cameras caught apparent flaws in security on Memphis’ iconic Beale ...
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$75 fast pass available for expedited entry on Beale for NYE
Hundreds are expected to visit to watch the ball drop on Beale Street. Preparations started early Tuesday morning. The stage ...
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Beale Street has a storied past. But what about the future?
The City of Memphis could move next year to examine Beale Street’s governing structure, potentially creating a new entity to ...
Downtown Memphis' notable vacancies: Here are 5 spots we'd like to see filled this year
Several notable vacancies remain throughout Downtown Memphis, including some prime locations near Beale Street and the South Main Arts District.
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Beale Street hosts New Year’s Eve celebration
People gathered around a stage at the corner of Beale Street and B.B. King Boulevard to watch a live DJ performance before the ball dropped and a fireworks show started.
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Beale Street has big plans for New Year’s Eve
It’s almost time for Beale Street’s annual New Year’s Eve Celebration. Tuesday night’s event is free and open to the public, ...
Welcome 2025! Here's where to attend New Years Eve events in Memphis
Head to the rooftop at the Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis to enjoy a New Year's Eve evening with the view of the ...