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    Teen charged in Central High shooting

    A teenager is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly shooting another student at Central High School on Monday, Nov. 18.

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    Central High student in critical condition after shooting

    By Aarron Fleming November 20, 2024
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    Central High student in critical condition after shooting

    Memphis police officers found a male victim in a parking lot behind Central High and transported him to Regional One Health in critical condition.

    By Aarron Fleming November 19, 2024
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    Two Memphis judges make cut for state appeals court seat

    Valerie Smith and James Newsom are among the three finalists to be considered by Gov. Bill Lee for a vacancy on the Tennessee Court of Appeals.

    By Aarron Fleming November 18, 2024
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    Memphis’ claims against Nichols, family meant to ‘poison’ jury pool

    Attorneys for RowVaughn Wells, Tyre Nichols’ mother, said that the city “misused” the court docket and is attempting “to poison the jury pool” in a case set for trial next year.

    By Samuel Hardiman November 18, 2024
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    City council members split on making C.J. Davis permanent chief

    It is unclear whether MPD Interim Chief C.J. Davis has the council votes to become the full-time chief again, but she appears to have gained at least one vote since January.

    By Samuel Hardiman November 18, 2024
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    State rep, DA, others advocate for access to juvenile records in setting bail

    Several local officials are backing a new state law that will allow judges and judicial commissioners access to at least some juvenile court records in setting bail.

    By Jody Callahan November 16, 2024
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    City makes claims about Nichols, family in new court filing

    The claims add a new twist to the $550 million civil rights lawsuit that Tyre Nichols’ mother, RowVaughn Wells, and his estate have filed against the City of Memphis following Nichols’ 2023 beating and death at the hands of five now-former Memphis Police Department officers. 

    By Samuel Hardiman November 18, 2024
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    Memphis Police Department to launch TV show on ABC24

    The Memphis Police Department is hosting a new local TV show to showcase its efforts in curbing crime in the city.

    By Aarron Fleming November 18, 2024
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    Man accused of citywide shooting spree will go to trial next summer

    Ezekiel Kelly faces dozens of charges for allegedly killing three people and injuring three others on Sept. 7, 2022 while Memphis was on lockdown.

    By Aarron Fleming November 15, 2024
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    State trial date set for former cops charged in Nichols’ death

    All three defendants are also asking the court to be tried separately from one another.

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    Man accused of citywide shooting spree will go to trial next summer

    By Aarron Fleming November 15, 2024
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    Local leaders announce new safety initiative — but it uses Biden funding

    “No matter what happens with respect to the Trump administration, the city and county are prepared to make this office sustainable and continue the commitments,” Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said of the question of continued federal support in the Trump administration.

    By Bill Dries November 15, 2024
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    Judge finds probable cause in Campbell Clinic slaying

    At a Thursday, Nov. 14, hearing in Collierville, Lydia McGuinn, a clinic manager for at the time of the shooting, spoke on the stand. 

    By Julia Baker November 15, 2024
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    Two more arrested in smuggling scheme at Shelby County Jail

    Two corrections officers had already been taken into custody and charged with bribery of a public servant, possession of contraband in a penal facility, possessing marijuana with the intent to distribute and official misconduct.

    By Jody Callahan November 12, 2024
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    How business owners can stay safe this holiday season

    Property crimes are trending down compared to last year, but the Memphis Police Department is still expecting a spike in business-related crimes during the holidays.

    By Aarron Fleming November 11, 2024
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    Germantown schools employees learn to recognize gunfire

    With students out of class and teachers participating in in-service training, police simulated gunfire to help workers understand the sounds of gunshots in buildings.

    By Abigail Warren November 11, 2024
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    Two corrections deputies charged with smuggling drugs into jail

    The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office will hold a press conference Tuesday, Nov. 12, to discuss the arrests.

    By Aarron Fleming November 08, 2024
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    Tennessee Supreme Court hears Pervis Payne sentencing argument

    The Tennessee Supreme Court heard oral arguments over whether a local judge had the authority to realign the sentence of a man convicted for a double murder in 1988.

    By Aarron Fleming November 08, 2024
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    Memphis musician killed after argument, police say

    Memphis police arrest suspect after argument leads to death of Memphis musician Blake Rhea, who plays bass in the band Southern Avenue.

    By Jody Callahan November 07, 2024
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    Mississippi clears two officer-involved shootings

    Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch said the use of force was justified in both a 2022 incident in Horn Lake, as well as a shooting in 2023 involving an officer with the Southaven Police Department.

    By Rob Moore November 04, 2024
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    MPD deploying new ‘sideshow’ detection technology

    The Memphis Police Department is deploying new AI-powered “sideshow” detection technology, which aims to stop illegal street takeovers in their tracks.

    By Aarron Fleming November 03, 2024
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    Memphis teens accused of shoot-out with Southaven PD in March get elevated charges

    Following a superseding indictment issued last month, both accused parties face a total of 15 felony charges, including grand larceny, aggravated assault and possession of a stolen weapon.

    By Rob Moore November 02, 2024
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    Justin Johnson sentenced on more charges in Young Dolph murder

    Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Jennifer Mitchell sentenced Justin Johnson Friday, Nov. 1, to 35 years for conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and 15 years for being a convicted felon in possession of a handgun.

    By Aarron Fleming November 01, 2024
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    Cyclists to ride for cleaner lanes, better motorists

    The Memphis Social Bicycle Club is holding a “Critical Mass” event Sunday to bring awareness to issues regarding bicyclist safety and needed maintenance to the city’s bicycle infrastructure.

    By Jody Callahan November 01, 2024
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    A Saturday night patrol with a Memphis police officer

    A Daily Memphian reporter rode with a Memphis police officer on her Saturday night patrol in the department’s 626 ward, part of the North Main precinct. Here’s what happened.

    By Aarron Fleming October 31, 2024
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    Florida man pleads guilty to defrauding FedEx in mail scheme

    Shaun Kavanaugh, 46, of Orlando, Florida, pleaded guilty Oct. 22 to mail fraud. He received more than $750,000 from FedEx. 

    By Aarron Fleming October 30, 2024

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