There are 6 article(s) tagged Andrew Rainer:

• November 2022

  • Trial date set for suspects in Drew Rainer slaying

    The trial date setting came about a month after the one-year anniversary of Rhodes College student Drew Rainer’s slaying, and the trial is scheduled to take place nearly two years after his death. 

    By Julia Baker November 10, 2022

• July 2022

  • Letter to the Editor: We need local leaders who are tough on crime

    Missy Rainer says as Election Day approaches, there are “many thoughts swirling around in my head with regard to the candidates and their positions on crime in our community.”

    By Letters to the Editor July 13, 2022

• March 2022

  • Drew Rainer’s father advocates for ‘truth in sentencing,’ but governor’s support in doubt

    A criminal defense lawyer told lawmakers he crafted a law similar to “truth in sentencing” decades ago — and regretted it.

    By Ian Round March 22, 2022

• February 2022

  • Man indicted in fatal shooting of Rhodes College student

    Rainess Holmes has been indicted in fatal shooting of Andrew ‘Drew’ Rainer, a Rhodes College student who was shot and killed last year in a home invasion robbery. 

    By Yolanda Jones February 22, 2022

• October 2021

  • Rhodes holds vigil for slain student, a Memphian

    A private Monday evening gathering was held to honor Andrew Rainer, who was a 2018 graduate of Christian Brothers High School and was the chaplain for his fraternity, Sigma Nu.

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    Arrest warrant issued in fatal shooting of Rhodes student

    By Jane Roberts October 06, 2021

  • Man accused in fatal shooting of Rhodes student arrested

    U.S. Marshals arrest man accused in fatal shooting of Rhodes student Drew Rainer. 

    By Yolanda Jones October 05, 2021