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Two stray dogs killed 13 chickens, four turkeys and a mini pig at Russell's Farm Supply in Collierville. The owner vows to sue and hold a fundraiser to rebuild.
A Shelby County pre‑trial detainee was taken to Regional One Health after entering medical distress and later died; investigators are reviewing jail records.
Jury selection opened in Carroll County Thursday as Austin Drummond faced an attempted‑murder trial tied to a prison fight; the case is separate from the Tiptonville quadruple homicide.
U.S. Marshals arrested a Jackson man at Cherry Grove Apartments after a Shelby County grand jury indicted him on multiple child‑sex charges. He is being held in Madison County pending transfer.
A 29-year-old man identified as Justin Hardaway died after being found in medical distress at the Shelby County Penal Farm, the mayor’s office says.
A Taco Bell worker in Memphis was arrested after allegedly throwing boiling water on a co‑worker, who suffered second‑degree burns and was taken to a burn unit.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Permits filed for the Levee Apartments — a 10‑building, 16‑acre project in Cordova's Amherst development with amenities and a possible 2028 move‑in timeline.
Politics & Govt in ...
Memphis City Council adopted Ordinance 5975 raising sewer fees citywide, phasing in tenant charges and new per‑1,000‑gallon rates in 2027–2028 to fund plant upgrades.
New photos and a renewed $24,000 reward push investigators for leads in Michael Bell's 1998 killing.
A man was killed after being struck by a car in Memphis' Raleigh neighborhood; police say the driver remained at the scene.
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.
A sanitation worker was killed Wednesday evening on Old Millington Road after being struck by a passing vehicle, deputies say.
Food & Drinks in ...
William Bagley, founder of Archer's BBQ, is coming back to Knoxville with a new barbecue restaurant at 937 N. Central St., calling the project a 'second chance.'
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