Woman sentenced in 2022 killing of Yvonne Nelson
Yvonne Nelson, a Memphis community activist, was shot and killed near a middle school during an argument.
Mary Evans
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June 2026
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Public SafetyCampus crime drops sharply at U of M, led by 84% drop in auto thefts
Crime data and student voices suggest campus safety initiatives are making a measurable impact.
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September 2026
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Public Safety Crime decline continues, MPD monthly review shows
According to the Memphis Police Department, reported crime has fallen by around 10,000 incidents so far this year.
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Public Safety 2 judges named to fill newly created Shelby County criminal courts
The appointments follow legislative action adding violent‑crime divisions after the county lost two judicial seats in 2024.
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Public Safety Jail East inmate died after being found unresponsive in cell
Beverly Turnage, a 43-year-old woman, was transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis in critical condition.
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Public Safety3 former daycare workers plead not guilty
Three former daycare workers pleaded not guilty to involvement in the death of 6-year-old Winter Jones.
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Public Safety Man acquitted in Young Dolph killing pleads guilty in other case
Hernandez Govan, who was acquitted of the Young Dolph murder in June, pleaded guilty last week to a separate federal charge stemming from a domestic incident.
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Shelby County DA’s office taps new leadership
The appointments come as the District Attorney’s Office fills vacancies left by current Deputy District Attorney Paul Hagerman and Chris Lareau, according to the release.
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Public Safety Judge denies request to restrict Highway Patrol’s immigration enforcement
A federal judge will not temporarily restrict how the Tennessee Highway Patrol works with federal immigration authorities, ruling the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition had not shown enough evidence to justify immediate court intervention.
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Public SafetyWhat is the future of the Memphis Safe Task Force? Its local head tells us.
Sept. 29 marks the one-year anniversary of the Task Force in action.
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Public SafetyA year of Memphis Safe Task Force: 13K+ arrests, decline and scrutiny
It’s been a year on the ground for the Task Force. In that time, crime has dropped, but concerns have risen. Here’s a look back at the major moments that have shaped the Task Force.
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Public Safety Nightclub shut down after history of crime
A Hickory Hill nightclub that was recently the scene of a Memphis Safe Task Force raid has been forced to shutter.
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Public Safety Shuttered nightclub will remain closed for now
The club was forced to shut down less than a week ago after what authorities described as a long-term investigation into violence and criminal activity linked to the business.
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October 2026
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Public Safety Memphis warehouse raid nabs 30K packages of synthetic kratom
Law enforcement called in an 18-wheeler to haul away what officials estimate to be nearly 30,000 packages of illegal synthetic kratom that law enforcement agencies seized from a Memphis warehouse.
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Public Safety Members of Unknown Vice Lords gang sentenced for attempted murder
Three members of the Unknown Vice Lords, also known as Ghost Mob, drew prison sentences of seven to 25 years each for a 2020 retaliation shooting in the city.
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Public Safety More than half of Tennessee death row inmates are from Shelby County
The failed attempt to execute Christa Pike has put Tennessee under scrutiny.
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Christa Pike on ventilator and unconscious after failed Tennessee execution, attorneys say
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City of Memphis Memphis City Council advances call to remove federal agencies from Task Force
The Memphis City Council will vote on a nonbinding resolution calling for the removal of ICE and National Guard personnel from the Memphis Safe Task Force.
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Public Safety Shelby County jail inmate killed
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is launching a homicide investigation after an inmate’s death on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 201 Poplar.
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Public Safety Jail East inmate died by suicide
The autopsy report said Beverly Turnage was found unresponsive in her cell Sept. 12.
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Public Safety Inmate accused of killing cellmate waives bond hearing
Jonathan Griffin, 19, is charged with first-degree murder of his cellmate, Erick Jones, 23.
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Public Safety Wrongful-conviction case of alleged killer delayed
When Andrew Hayes returns to court in November, Judge Lee Coffee will hear a motion asking the judge to remove himself from the case.
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MetroMemphis ‘mega docket’ immigration court is booming
The scale of the Memphis Immigration Court’s “mega master docket” is clear right away — and it’s part of a national shift in immigration policy.
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Public SafetyAttorneys dealing with double the criminal cases a year after the Task Force’s arrival
During the Memphis Safe Task Force’s first year, the U.S. Attorney’s Office charged 543 defendants with complaints or indictments compared to 225 people charged during 2024.
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Public Safety Jury finds man guilty for killing Memphis musician
A man was charged with first-degree murder for the 2024 killing of Blake Rhea, a bass player in the band Southern Avenue.
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Public Safety 5 dead, 3 injured after crash involving MPD officers in Hickory Hill
Five people were killed and three others were left in critical condition after a crash involving Memphis police officers overnight Saturday.
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