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Shelby County’s population map is shifting toward suburban school districts, with Arlington, Lakeland and Collierville drawing families and expanding facilities.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Prive in Memphis now admits guests 30 and older after police logged 13 incidents involving the establishment over the past year.
Memphis has about 200 Flock cameras, and residents are questioning who can access the data and how long it stays searchable.
A former Shelby County correctional officer was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison after admitting she smuggled drugs and other contraband into the jail.
McDaniel’s family sued Shelby County, jail officers and medical contractors, alleging he was sprayed, restrained and left without care during a mental‑health crisis that ended in his death last July.
A Midtown Memphis man who picked up a discarded $2 lottery ticket was assaulted and left with serious injuries on July 13; police arrested a 49-year-old on aggravated-robbery and weapons charges.
Politics & Govt in ...
Shelby County is asking for a $125 million lifeline and emergency jail repairs as officials work to plug a thin reserve fund early in the fiscal year.
A woman was killed Thursday night after being struck at Union Avenue and Auburndale in Midtown Memphis; police say the driver stayed at the scene.
Shelby County's DA warns some outside "sample ballots" mimic official endorsements — voters should check who produced any ballot and compare to the county's posted samples.
A Greenfield man received a 25-year federal sentence after prosecutors said he secretly filmed minors with a hidden camera and shared images online. Federal and state agencies led the probe.
Weather & Environment in ...
Isolated morning showers give way to storms Saturday, then a dangerous multi-day heat wave builds Sunday into next week.
A motorcyclist was chased, shot and killed in Memphis' Castalia Heights; police arrested 34-year-old Trent Antonio Collier and booked him on tampering charges.
Mild and mostly sunny Thursday (high 88°F). Heat builds Sunday into early next week with highs near 100°F.
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