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Memphis Business Academy football coach charged in drug conspiracy

By , Daily Memphian Updated: November 04, 2025 7:06 PM CT | Published: November 04, 2025 5:42 PM CT

A Memphis high school football coach has been charged in a drug sting that led to the arrests of 20 people, including 14 current or former Mississippi law enforcement officers, an affidavit revealed Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Chaz Wiseman, head football coach at Memphis Business Academy, has been charged with four felonies in connection to accepting money to provide protection to drug dealers moving through the area.

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Jody Callahan

Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.

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