Martin’s testimony also included that fellow officer Demetrius Haley “escalated” the traffic stop when he pulled Nichols out of the car.

Ritz’s resignation follows his confirmation by the U.S. Senate Monday, Sept. 16, as a federal appeals court judge.

Auto burglaries have become so common near the Southaven-Whitehaven border, city officials might deny a business wanting to occupy an empty building near Stateline Road and Airways Boulevard.

A man who allegedly fled from a stolen car in Frayser appeared in court Wednesday on charges of evading arrest and property theft.

Schools will dismiss at normal times, though after-school activities are canceled for Sept. 18, according to a social media post made by MSCS.

The new station is a part of the city’s plan for “aggressive growth of our police operation,” said Mayor Darren Musselwhite.

A Germantown man is arrested for arson, an ex-cop testifies in Tyre Nichols trial and the AAC commissioner wants Memphis to stay.

The Mississippi Department of Education released its most recent accountability grades Tuesday, Sept. 17. These results mark the largest-ever share of Mississippi districts that are now rated A, B or C.

A choir belted out “Magnify the Lord with me,” a special guest sang “I’m Gonna Live Till I Die” and the Orchestra’s “big band” filled the air behind bars with marvelous music.

Memphis Mayor Paul Young met with around 150 people at his latest town hall at the McWherter Senior Center in East Memphis.

Martin testified that a lieutenant reviewed the footage with him to tell him to “turn your level of aggression off when it’s time to.”

While searching the suspect’s Neshoba North home, marijuana plants and items to manufacture and sell it were found.

DeSoto County is about 31% Black, but none of the 25 current officeholders elected from districts provided by the 2022 plan are Black.

Circuit Court Judge Felicia Corbin-Johnson plans to make a ruling in writing “in a week or so” on whether to dismiss or hear the ouster complaint filed last month against Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert.

Martin testified he was “seeing red” the day the 29-year-old was beaten. 

JJJ helped the Grizzlies rookies register to vote on Tuesday and shared the advice he gave to injured wing GG Jackson. 

Memphis police killed a carjacking suspect, the alleged Railgarten shooter is back in jail and 100 N. Main is selling for much less.

U.S. Attorney Kevin Ritz was confirmed as the newest judge on the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court Friday, Sept. 13, with both of Tennessee’s U.S. senators voting against him.

Mike Cody represented Martin Luther King Jr. in court, helped found Memphis Area Legal Services and was one of the people behind Breakaway Running. 

Police say the carjacking suspect fired shots at officers during a foot pursuit. TBI is reviewing the shooting.

Alleged Railgarten shooter is back behind bars after a previous bail decision was reversed.

Wanda Halbert stays for now, another big power user is setting up near xAI and Chicago meets Philly on a food truck.

Three residents are vying for the open position on Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen. The seat is held by Alderman John Worley who is not seeking reelection.

Finard Properties is renovating the former Spin Street site into six smaller spaces with an eye on attracting local businesses. That spot, which Finard executives refer to as “the angle,” has sat mostly empty since the music and memorabilia store closed in 2017.

Also happening this week: The Shelby County assessor’s office explains the upcoming reappraisal process.