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Shelby County Commissioner seeking solutions to keep kids off the streets this summer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Shelby County Commissioner is seeking solutions to help lower juvenile crime rates this summer. District 7 Commissioner Henri E. Brooks is hosting her second annual summer camp to help keep kids in neighborhoods like Frayser, Hyde Park and Klondike off the streets. "We started out...
MSCS, local law enforcement opt out of arming teachers in school
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Shelby County School teachers will not be allowed to carry guns in school despite the legislation allowing them to, according to the superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins. This comes after Feagins, Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner, Jr., and Interim Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn Davis agreed on maintaining school safety through trained law enforcement […]
Judge Puts Brakes on Graceland Sale, Signals Win for Elvis’ Granddaughter
A Tennessee judge has agreed to delay the sale of Graceland, and indicated that actress Riley Keough, who sued to prevent Elvis Presley’s estate from going to auction, will likely win her suit.Chancellor JoeDae L. Jenkins of Shelby County Chancery Court announced the delay on Wednesday, addressing Keough’s attorney Jeff Germany.“It appears that you Mr. Germany, your client will be successful on the merits ... providing that you prove the fraud that has been alleged,” Jenkins said according to NBC News. Jenkins added that slowing the sale would best serve the public interest, “particularly here in Shelby County, for Graceland is a part of this community, well loved by this community and, indeed, around the world."Eight months after Keough became the heir to her grandfather’s estate in 2023, Naussany Investments & Private Lending LLC presented documents claiming that Lisa Marie Presley had borrowed $3.8 million from the company, and listed Graceland as collateral for the loan.Keough went to court, insisting that the alleged creditor used forged signatures to invent the loan which would cost her the family estate.Read more at The Daily Beast.
Courts uncertain when trial for Young Dolph’s death will happen
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The countdown to a possible trial date for the suspects accused in the killing of Young Dolph continues; however, it’s still unclear when it will begin. It’s been almost three years since the death of 36-year-old Adolph Thorton Jr., better known as Young Dolph. To this day, no one has been sentenced in […]
Foreclosure of Graceland halted by Tennessee judge
A Tennessee judge issued a halt to the sale of Elvis Presley’s iconic Graceland home on Wednesday, preventing a Thursday foreclosure auction. “The court will enjoin the sale as requested because, one, the real estate is considered unique under Tennessee law and, in being unique, the loss of the real estate would be considered irreparable harm,” Shelby County […]
Memphis Reports 30% Drop in Traffic Fatalities Following Shelby County Task Force Efforts
Memphis can breathe a sigh of relief, at least on the roads, as traffic fatalities have dipped by 30% this year. A concerted effort by the newly formed Shelby County Traffic Task Force may be reaping rewards, according to local law enforcement agencies. The Tennessee Highway Safety Office, alongside Memphis Police, reported the encouraging trend, noting a marked decrease compared to the same period last year. "Fatalities are down 30% in Memphis this year," Assistant Chief Don Crowe told WREG.
Tennessee Judge Halts Foreclosure Sale Of Graceland Estate
The courts have made a temporary decision in the case of Graceland. A Shelby County judge halted the foreclosure sale of the estate after having a hearing on Wednesday. It was originally set for foreclosure auction on Thursday. A Shelby County judge issued an injunction preventing this sale from proceeding....
Your First Alert to more rain and thunderstorms as the Memorial Day weekend approaches
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A day of strong to severe storms has turned into a much more tranquil night, but the threat of more rain and thunderstorms remains. The Storm Prediction Center has place a SLIGHT RISK of severe storms over much of the Mid-South for Thursday and this includes Memphis and Shelby County.
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