Edmund Ford Jr. appears back in federal court
by: Deja Davis, Tia McKenzie MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. appeared back in federal court
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SCSO moves to decertify ex-deputies for alleged misconduct with intoxicated woman
by: Deja Davis, Jessica Gertler MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has requested the decertification of
Memphis Redbirds temporarily change name to honor ballpark food
The Memphis BBQ Nachos will take the field against rival Nashville Sounds Friday, May 16,
Here’s the federal sentencing date for the ex-MPD officers in Tyre Nichols’ case
Justin Smith, Tadarius Bean and Demetrius Haley were found not guilty on all state charges,
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
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