Air conditioning not working at 201 Poplar
During a February tour of the jail when outside temperatures were in the mid-40s, a Daily Memphian reporter noted warm conditions inside the facility. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
The HVAC issues have affected both the jail and the courthouse, according to statements from local officials.
Topics
Shelby County Criminal Justice Center 201 Poplar Shelby CountyAarron Fleming
Once an intern, he never left, joining the staff full-time in 2022 as an education reporter. He moved to public safety in 2023, where he covered some of the city’s biggest court cases, including the criminal trials for those charged in the deaths of Tyré Nichols and rapper Young Dolph. He also chronicled the Shelby County Jail and the deaths that have occurred at the facility.
He now provides suburban coverage, focusing on DeSoto County and the surrounding municipalities.
Comments
Want to comment on our stories? If you’re a subscriber, scroll down to the comments. If you’re not a subscriber, only paid subscribers can add their thoughts, so subscribe now. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.