One Memphis woman said she doesn’t think people understand how dangerous drag racing is, but she and her family know it all too well. 

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Four inmates at the Shelby County Jail were noncritically injured just before 10 p.m. Friday night after objects were set on fire and thrown in a housing unit.

Shelby County Criminal Court Division 8 Judge Chris Craft sentenced Livingston to life in prison after the verdict was read Friday, May 3.

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Jurors and family members watched intently as the state and the defense presented closing arguments on day five of the trial for Gregory Livingston.

“Right now, we have a sense of urgency about what our equipment looks like in the Memphis Police Department, and how we can make sure that our officers are not outgunned as well,” Interim MPD Chief Davis said.

The murder trial against former security guard Gregory Livingston entered its fourth day Thursday, May 2, during which the defendant declined to testify and the defense counsel and prosecution rested their cases.

Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy and Memphis Mayor Paul Young are pushing for stiffer penalties for people who are caught possessing gun “switches.”

Throughout the day Wednesday, the prosecution and defense examined six witnesses and experts, including a medical examiner, witnesses and law-enforcement personnel.

Hernando Mayor Chip Johnson intends to nominate Bob Morris to a municipal judgeship when the city’s aldermen meet next on Tuesday, May 7.

Shelby County Juvenile Court is looking at several temporary spaces following an indefinite closure, Shelby County Juvenile Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon told The Daily Memphian Wednesday.

“Everybody is constantly focused on Memphis, Memphis, Memphis,” Tuggle said. “I will say something that’s probably going to shock you. The most violent criminals trying to get into our county are not coming from Memphis.”

Nashville District Attorney General Glenn Funk, who is prosecuting the case, painted a picture during opening statements of an altercation that turned violent quickly and a killing that was premeditated and intentional. Defense attorney Steve Farese said his client was “innocent of all charges.”

U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee Thomas L. Parker sentenced Roosevelt Wilson, 43, for possessing the devices and receiving them from overseas.

Staff members are conducting all proceedings and administrative work virtually.

Nashville District Attorney General Glenn Funk is in Memphis for the week to prosecute the case. Defense attorneys Steve Farese and Leslie Ballin are representing Gregory Livingston.

The filing is another front in the deepening legal conflict over the disputed second lieutenant position.

Shelby County Sheriff’s deputies fatally shot James Q. Hampton while attempting to serve a search warrant at 3119 Barron Ave. near Orange Mound on April 26, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

The trial for former contract security guard Gregory Livingston — who is accused of fatally shooting Alvin Motley after an altercation at an East Memphis gas station — is scheduled to begin Monday, April 29. Here’s some background on the case. 

MPD said it responded to a shooting around 3:30 a.m. Saturday on Beale Street. 

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has identified the man who was fatally shot by Shelby County Sheriff’s Office deputies Friday, April 26, as James Q. Hampton, 30.

Local education officials, from both private and public schools, continue to express skepticism about the “armed teachers” law. 

Joel Bowman, 33, now has a combined $200,000 bail for two separate cases: the shooting and an aggravated burglary that occurred the same day. Each case has a $100,000 bail set.

Under the bill, juvenile court can keep the minor under its jurisdiction until the teen’s 19th birthday, after which the court is authorized to impose an additional sentence to be served on or before their 24th birthday if they violate conditions.

Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright criticized General Session Judge Bill Anderson’s push for more defendants to be released on their own recognizance.

The Saturday shooting that killed two and wounded seven came up in Tuesday, April 23, City Council committee sessions where Interim MPD Chief C.J. Davis talked about federal charges and a shift in strategy.