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Federal prosecutors charged Robert Scott Froberg Friday in the 1996 abduction and death of seven‑year‑old Morgan Violi after new forensic testing linked him to evidence.
A large contingent of Memphis police and Tennessee troopers were seen at Regional One and at South Perkins/Cottonwood Thursday; officials say details remain limited.
Two Memphis brothers were sentenced to decades behind bars after pleading guilty in a 2020 home robbery that left Marcus Davis dead and a woman wounded.
A Saulsbury man was booked on six counts after an NCMEC tip led to a search and seizure of electronic devices now under forensic review.
Weather & Environment in ...
Light morning showers will taper to a mostly cloudy, mild day. A dry, warm Friday and a weekend jump into the low 70s is expected.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A vacant 399-unit high-rise near the University of Memphis is up for sale after a 2024 chronic-nuisance finding and a 2025 closure. Developers are eyeing student housing or mixed-use reuse.
Mild today with a slight chance of evening showers. Steadier rain and a few storms possible overnight into Thursday.
Sincere Parker’s attorney says the University of Memphis guard’s legal case was dismissed Tuesday, ending a months-long legal cloud.
Community & Society in ...
Three dogs were left at Memphis Animal Services' gate with a note as staff warn the shelter is at critical capacity.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
DeSoto County has reworked its four‑year road plan to prioritize I‑55, I‑269 and MS‑305, aligning local projects with state construction windows to reduce congestion. The change reshapes which streets get resurfaced and when.
Politics & Govt in ...
Six Democrats will debate tonight in Memphis as the race to replace term‑limited Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris heats up.
A man was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a motorcycle crash on I‑240 near Union Avenue Saturday night.
A Memphis man was arrested after deputies found a woman and an under‑two child injured during a wellness check on Modder Avenue. He faces kidnapping, child abuse and weapons charges.
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