Harris announces launch of Council on Gun Safety
The council will be made up of youths and adults in the community, local government officials, health care and law enforcement.
Julia Baker
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Public Safety TBI apologizes for multiple Blue Alerts, says feedback helps shape system
Residents said they were woken up in the early hours of June 29 by multiple loud alerts informing them to be on the lookout for one of the two suspects accused of shooting officers in separate incidents.
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Metro Abortion law changes leave air of uncertainty for many
Sara Dismuke, like many, has questions about reproductive rights in the post Roe v. Wade era.
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Public SafetySheriff’s deputy run over by suspect, not seriously injured
At the request of the District Attorney’s office, TBI is investigating the incident.
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Public SafetyStylish streetwear, sneakers attract wrong kind of attention
Within the subculture of streetwear, exclusive sneakers and T-shirts can be worth hundreds of dollars. But that can also make the popular items a target for thieves.
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Public Safety Smiley calls on law enforcement to make abortion a low priority
The proposal is a response to the recent ban on abortions in Tennessee following the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
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Public Safety U.S. Marshals catch 122 fugitives in 30 days in Memphis
Law enforcement officials said those arrested include fugitives, sex offenders and violent criminals wanted in Memphis and Shelby County.
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Public Safety Suspect who ran over Sheriff’s deputy charged with attempted murder
A sheriff’s deputy responding to a shooting in Cordova was struck struck him with his car, causing the deputy to be carried away on the hood of the vehicle.
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Public Safety MPD graduates 70 recruits; ‘truth in sentencing’ kicks in
Another class of 100 recruits will soon go through the training academy.
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Public SafetyBilly Ray Turner sentenced on additional counts in Lorenzen Wright murder
Billy Ray Turner will serve concurrent 25-year sentences in addition to a life sentence he is already serving for his involvement in the 2010 murder of former Memphis Grizzlies player Lorenzen Wright.
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Public Safety Juvenile Court Clerk candidate arrested for theft of campaign signs
Janeen Gordon reported that her opponent in the primary elections, Stephanie Gatewood, stole a campaign sign and later posted a photo of the sign on Facebook.
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Public SafetyDeputies end barricade situation in Northaven, suspect deceased
The department’s Multi-Agency Gang Unit was executing a warrant attempt at a house in the 4000 block of Breckenwood Drive when a suspect shot at the officers from inside the residence.
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Elections District Attorney candidates debate during Rotary Club lunch
Amy Weirich, the incumbent Republican District Attorney, and Democratic challenger Steve Mulroy discussed truth in sentencing, gun theft, violent crime and more.
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MetroMia Madison, executive director of Memphis Tilth, dies in car crash
”My commitment is to improve environmental health, food security, self-sufficiency and, overall, quality of life for residents in the Greater Memphis area,” she wrote in her biography on Memphis Tilth’s website. “My goal is to build a better system of urban and rural farmers, community gardeners and food security advocates across our region.”
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Metro Services set for Mia Madison, executive director of Memphis Tilth
Madison died in a one-vehicle car crash at Millbranch Road and Interstate 55 in Whitehaven at 10:55 p.m. Sunday, July 10.
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Public SafetyMPD’s fugitive team works to clean up the streets
The unit became operational Feb. 22 as part of a crime-reduction strategy conceived by MPD Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis.
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Public SafetyDetails emerge about man who threatened mass shooting Downtown
Police said Elijah Hyman told them he planned to carry out a mass shooting of people leaving a concert at FedExForum and said he “wanted to shoot as many people as he could. Just like on TV.”
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Metro National Bar Association brings annual convention to Memphis
The National Bar Association was founded in 1925 and has a membership of about 66,000 Black lawyers, judges, law professors and law students.
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Public Safety DA seeks adult transfer on teen suspect in slaying of Rev. Eason-Williams
Miguel Andrade, 15, was charged with first-degree murder, murder in the perpetration of a robbery, especially aggravated robbery, carjacking and employment of a firearm during a dangerous felony.
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Teen charged with murder in slaying of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams
Community mourns Rev. Autura Eason-Williams after carjacking death
Sanford: Beloved faith leader’s murder should be catalyst to end gun violence
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Public Safety Teen charged with murder in slaying of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams
Miguel Andrade was captured Tuesday, July 19, along with the two other suspects, both juveniles.
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Community mourns Rev. Autura Eason-Williams after carjacking death
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Public SafetyCommunity mourns Rev. Autura Eason-Williams after carjacking death
“She loved her family, her friends, her church and her community fiercely,” said Rev. Birgitte French, senior pastor of Colonial Park United Methodist Church. “She told the truth, but always in love. This is a devastating loss for all of us.”
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Public Safety Juvenile charged in carjacking and slaying of faith leader had prior charges
The juvenile had two previous charges in November and December.
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Elections Q&A with DA candidate Steve Mulroy
Democratic District Attorney General nominee Steve Mulroy answers questioned posed by The Daily Memphian.
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Elections Q&A with DA incumbent Amy Weirich
Republican Shelby County District Attorney General nominee Amy Weirich answers questioned posed by The Daily Memphian.
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Public SafetyDA’s office files motion to try second teen as adult in Eason-Williams carjacking, slaying
A second 15-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder and will be tried as an adult in the death of Rev. Autura Eason-Williams if requests by the District Attorney’s office are granted.
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