Crime data: 56% of people arrested in 2024 had cases dismissed
by: Brian Didlake MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A non-profit is teaming up with the Memphis Police and
Year: 2025
5 trafficking victims rescued in Southaven, Mississippi
by: Deja Davis MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Five human trafficking victims have been found in Southaven, Mississippi,
Jury finds three ex-officers not guilty in Tyre Nichols death trial
by: Megan Fayard MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — Three former Memphis Police officers charged in a state
MPD: Man with gun, fights female student at Fairley High
by: Melissa Moon MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The stepbrother of a Fairley High Student was arrested after
MEMPHIS MAYOR PAUL YOUNG’S CRIME CRISIS: IN MEMPHIS, 56% OF ARRESTS ARE DISMISSED — AS MILLIONS IN CRIME PREVENTION GRANTS GO TO INSIDERS WITHOUT COMPETITION
By The Shelby County Observer Investigative Team on May 7, 2025 MEMPHIS, TN —
5 candidates vie for Shelby County Mayor as voter turnout remains a mystery during primary elections
Author: Desmond Nugent Five candidates hope to become Shelby County’s top leader as mayoral race begins
Law enforcement ‘will not tolerate’ uptick in crime
By Chauncy Johnson MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Federal law enforcement will be providing more federal prosecution
Environmental activists demand answers from Shelby County Health Department as xAI awaits permit approval to run turbines
By Garner Montgomery MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Community outcry continues over the Southwest Memphis xAI facility’s
Resident expresses concern over potholes after having nine tires replaced in a year
By Michaela Redmond MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – James Hughes said over the span of the last
State trial for Tyre Nichols’ death continues as defense rests case during Day 3
By Lydian Coombs and Jerry Askin MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Prosecutors rested their case before noon Wednesday after