Jail East inmate died after being found unresponsive in cell
Beverly Turnage, a 43-year-old woman, was transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis in critical condition.
Topic: Shelby County Jail
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September 2026
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Detainees sue Shelby County over extreme heat, broken fire alarms, raw sewage at 201 Poplar
The lawsuit paints a picture of a facility in perpetual crisis, from a major air conditioning failure this summer as well as raw sewage backups, mold issues and pest infestations.
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County Commission to vote on new chair, Clerk’s Office funding and more
The Shelby County Commission, with eight new members, meets for the first time Monday to elect a new chair and vote on funding for the jail, a new health care contract for county prisoners and more.
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Buckner says new jail could unfold one unit at a time
Shelby County Sheriff Anthony Buckner discussed getting ahead on jail maintenance, a new “step-down” unit for prisoners with medical conditions and a return to using a former federal prison in Millington on “Behind the Headlines.”
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August 2026
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Changing of the guard at Shelby County Commission
The Monday, Aug. 24, session of the Shelby County Commission is the last of the four-year term for eight of the 13 commissioners. Here is a rundown of the old commission versus the new body that takes office Sept. 1 and a few last-minute moves on Monday’s agenda.
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Trial begins for two jailers charged in 2022 inmate death
Two Shelby County corrections deputies are charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault in the death of Gershun Freeman.
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Jail’s healthcare provider opts out of renewing contract
Wellpath said in a prepared statement that the company was working with county officials to ensure a “smooth transition” to a new healthcare provider at 201 Poplar.
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July 2026
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As jail conditions reach ‘crisis’ levels, Sheriff’s Office demands action from mayor
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office officials outlined a series of hazards at the main jail, including a diesel fuel leak and air conditioning failure, and called out Mayor Lee Harris for failing to address life-threatening conditions inside the facility.
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‘Inhumane’ heat crisis unfolding at Shelby County Jail, staff warns
Jail employees are warning Shelby County officials of extreme heat, rising medical emergencies, and what they describe as “cruel conditions” inside the facility after month-long air conditioning issues.
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June 2026
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201 Poplar flooding could keep courts closed ‘until later this week’
A water line break leaves the Walter L. Bailey Criminal Justice Center temporarily closed, forcing some courts to reschedule dates and pause operations.
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Another 201 Poplar inmate dies
The inmate was arrested May 27 after allegedly stealing $258.91 in merchandise from a local TJ Maxx.
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April 2026
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Democratic contenders for sheriff call for big changes
The candidate forum included discussion of a new jail and calls for more transparency in how the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office runs the jail and fights crime.
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March 2026
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Widow of Shelby County Jail inmate sues for husband’s death
The suit says Sheriff Floyd Bonner Jr. and Mayor Lee Harris “have engaged in an extraordinary public campaign of mutual finger-pointing ... while people continue to die.”
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Post-Ford County Commission sets new rules for ‘disruptive’ commissioners
The new rule allows the body to possibly remove a disruptive commissioner from discussion with a two-thirds vote. The Commission also approved an increase in funding for a UTHSC contract and voted down a $65,000 grant by Commissioner Henri Brooks.
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Federal civil suit over County Jail inmate’s death gets new judge
U.S. District Judge Brian Lea is now presiding over the case regarding the death of an inmate who died after an altercation with guards at the jail in October 2022.
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Does Memphis need a new Regional One hospital? For some, the answer is a resounding yes.
In the first of a two-part series on the future of Regional One Health, advocates for a new facility say it is desperately needed to replace the aging campus in the Memphis Medical District.
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February 2026
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Cause of inmate’s death at 201 Poplar released
Details of the death of Dalton Goddard, 24, who died Oct. 29 at Shelby County Jail have been released.
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Fixing Shelby County Jail is key to justice system, Green says
Interim Shelby County Public Defender Jerri Green talked on “Behind The Headlines” about dropping crime rates, the overflowing jail and the differing numbers used by different parts of the criminal justice system.
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Inmate died from COVID-19 complications, autopsy shows
An inmate from the Shelby County Jail died from COVID-19 complications and heart disease in November, according to his official autopsy report.
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January 2026
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After inmate deaths, Harris says Shelby County Jail needs real reform, not rhetoric
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is calling for stronger reforms at the Shelby County Jail, saying the Sheriff’s plan falls short amid a rise in inmate deaths and what he described as a “lack of basic humanity.”
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December 2025
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Another inmate dies at 201 Poplar
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office did not say what is believed to have caused the man’s death, which remains under investigation.
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Recent inmates describe ‘inhumane’ crowding, filth, physical abuse at 201 Poplar, Jail East
Stripped naked and doused with pepper spray. “Bugs galore.” Fellow inmates vomiting and defecating on themselves. Three people recently incarcerated at Shelby County Jail spoke to The Daily Memphian about their experiences.
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Sheriff answers mayor’s complaints about County Jail with complaints of his own
Sheriff Floyd Bonner faults Mayor Lee Harris for problems at the County Corrections Center and not being responsive in assisting with problems at the jail.
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Sheriff should not manage the jail, Harris says
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris says the number of jail deaths calls for dramatic change that could include the county or the state taking over the county jail currently run by Sheriff Floyd Bonner.
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November 2025
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‘I was hoping he’d get some help … he (ended) up dying there.’
A father grieves his son, 100 days after his mysterious death in the Shelby County Jail.
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