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Nightclub shut down after history of crime

mevans@dailymemphian.com (Mary Evans) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:59:31 -0500

A Hickory Hill nightclub that was recently the scene of a Memphis Safe Task Force raid has been forced to shutter.

Judge denies request to restrict Highway Patrol's immigration enforcement

mevans@dailymemphian.com (Mary Evans) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 18:02:30 -0500

A federal judge will not temporarily restrict how the Tennessee Highway Patrol works with federal immigration authorities, ruling the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition had not shown enough evidence to justify immediate court intervention.

DA's office taps new leadership

mevans@dailymemphian.com (Mary Evans) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:09:50 -0500

The appointments come as the District Attorney’s Office fills vacancies left by current Deputy District Attorney Paul Hagerman and Chris Lareau, according to the release.

Man acquitted in Young Dolph killing pleads guilty in other case

mevans@dailymemphian.com (Mary Evans) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:02:00 -0500

Hernandez Govan, who was acquitted of the Young Dolph murder in June, pleaded guilty last week to a separate federal charge stemming from a domestic incident.

3 former daycare workers plead not guilty

mevans@dailymemphian.com (Mary Evans) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:16:42 -0500

Three former daycare workers pleaded not guilty to involvement in the death of 6-year-old Winter Jones.

Jail East inmate died after being found unresponsive in cell

mevans@dailymemphian.com (Mary Evans) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:42:13 -0500

Beverly Turnage, a 43-year-old woman, was transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis in critical condition.

2 judges named to fill newly created Shelby County criminal courts

mevans@dailymemphian.com (Mary Evans) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:38:39 -0500

The appointments follow legislative action adding violent‑crime divisions after the county lost two judicial seats in 2024.

Crime decline continues, MPD monthly review shows

mevans@dailymemphian.com (Mary Evans) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:50:08 -0500

According to the Memphis Police Department, reported crime has fallen by around 10,000 incidents so far this year.

Campus crime drops sharply at U of M, led by 84% drop in auto thefts

mevans@dailymemphian.com (Mary Evans) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:00:04 -0500

Crime data and student voices suggest campus safety initiatives are making a measurable impact.

Woman sentenced in 2022 killing of Yvonne Nelson

mevans@dailymemphian.com (Mary Evans) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:39:22 -0500

Yvonne Nelson, a Memphis community activist, was shot and killed near a middle school during an argument.