There are 7 article(s) tagged General Sessions Criminal Court:

• May 2026

  • Arlington mayor’s shoplifting case dismissed

    The shoplifting charge against Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman was dismissed after an appearance in General Sessions court.

    By Michael Waddell May 28, 2026

• February 2025

  • County Commission chooses Criminal Court Judge Bill Anderson’s replacement

    The new General Sessions Criminal Court judge was chosen by Shelby County Board of Commissioners on Monday, Feb.24, on the third ballot. She takes office March 1.

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  • General Sessions Judge position draws 15 applicants

    The current U.S. Attorney, several judicial commissioners and more current and former assistant district attorneys filed applications by the Wednesday, Feb. 12, deadline set by the Shelby County Commission.

    By Bill Dries February 13, 2025

• July 2024

  • Judge accused of bias disputes allegations

    A Shelby County judge recently accused of bias against an attorney has responded to the allegations, calling them an attempt to “impugn the integrity” of her court.

    By Aarron Fleming July 07, 2024

• October 2023

  • Bail lowered for security guard charged in 2021 Kroger shooting

    Gregory Livingston had his bail lowered to $750,000 by Criminal Court Division 8 Judge Chris Craft.

    By Aarron Fleming October 26, 2023

• August 2022

  • Opinion: A father remembers how Dwyer’s service points us to the best in ourselves

    As Judge Tim Dwyer steps down from the drug court he started in 1997, he leaves behind a legacy of hope for those saddled with addiction. 

    By Ron Maxey August 07, 2022

• October 2021

  • DA challenger: Cummings, Collierville shootings show need for change

    Former federal prosecutor Linda Harris said Memphians are becoming “desensitized” to violence and that current remedies aren’t working. Harris is one of several candidates who plan to challenge incumbents in the criminal justice system by calling for change.

    By Bill Dries October 02, 2021