Bowers steps into interim role with county corrections
Three days after the director of corrections resigned amid an investigation, Mayor Mark Luttrell appointed a retired Shelby County corrections employee as interim director Friday, according to a news ...
View ArticleMiss. governor receives bill to allow marijuana oil in treating epilepsy
State senators engaged in no debate and cast no dissenting votes Friday in sending Gov. Phil Bryant legislation that would allow physicians to use marijuana oil to treat epilepsy under strict ...
View ArticleWork progressing on I-269 in DeSoto County
Mississippi Department of Transportation Work at I-269 at U.S. 78 near Byhalia, looking north along Marshall and DeSoto counties into Memphis. Mississippi transportation officials note the ...
View ArticleHernando school event helps kick off Autism Awareness Month
Photos by Stan Carroll/The Commercial Appeal March 28, 2014 — Hernando High juniors (from right) Bryan Pala, Leah Green and Hannah Ward help in leading the junior class is cheering for Autism...
View ArticleMemphis police charge suspect in Raleigh rape
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View ArticleLocal judges recuse themselves from hearing Joe Browns case
Can you imagine what would happen if Brown pulled this stunt in court as the district attorney? It certainly wouldn't help the case that he was prosecuting. ...
View ArticleJudge considers removing Lorenzen Wrights ex-wife as trustee over fund for...
Sherra Wright A morning victory turned into an afternoon of worry Friday for the ex-wife of murdered NBA star Lorenzen Wright as a judge contemplates removing her as trustee over a fund benefiting ...
View ArticleLong-debated deal done City owns AutoZone Park Cardinals own Redbirds
The deal is done. The Cardinals issued a press release Friday announcing the sale of Downtown's AutoZone Park and the Redbirds has come to fruition. The city of Memphis took ownership of ...
View ArticleLast Minute Obamacare Enrollment Events
As the enrollment period for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act nears its end, last minute efforts to get mid-southerners signed up are in the ...
View ArticleCharges Dropped Against Woman Accused Of Breastfeeding While Drinking
CONWAY, AR -- Charges have been dropped against a woman jailed for breastfeeding her baby while drinking. Tasha Adams was arrested after a waitress reported she nursed a child while consuming alcohol ...
View ArticleWoman Takes DIY Route For Safely Crossing Busy Street
Crossing the street in Memphis is like playing frogger. A look at how one woman's DIY crosswalk is making her neighborhood safer for ...
View ArticleCivil Rights Museum Set For Grand Re-Opening
MEMPHIS, TN (localmemphis.com) - One week from today, the National Civil Rights Museum will mark its grand re-opening.A number of special events are planned for the public, including a candlelight ...
View ArticleU.S. Govt Charges Kellogg with Labor Violations
The National Labor Relations Board ruled Kellogg's in in violation of federal labor rules for locking out Memphis union workers in a contract ...
View ArticleMan Pleads Guilty To Putting Puppy In Dishwasher
MEMPHIS, TN (localmemphis.com) - New information in a horrific case of animal cruelty.A Memphis man has pleaded guilty to killing a puppy by putting her in a dishwasher.Marcus Curry has been ...
View ArticleCourt Battle Over Lorenzen Wrights Estate
A battle over money from murdered Memphis basketball player Lorenzen Wright's estate. Wright's father says the basketball player's ex-wife has spent almost all of the million...
View ArticleRaleigh Apartment Residents Breathe Easier After Arrest
On Friday, life started returning to normal at the Abington Apartments in Raleigh, a day after a suspect was arrested in the latest rape. Since February 9th, four women reported being raped inside ...
View ArticleCardinals Close On Purchase Of Memphis Redbirds
The Memphis Redbirds will play their first game Friday night under their new ownership. The St. Louis Cardinals are now the proud owners of the AAA ...
View ArticleRestrictions On Cold Allergy Drugs Vary By State
MEMPHIS, TN (localmemphis.com)--Allergy season is in full bloom here in the Mid-South. Some of the most popular medications contain pseudoephedrine, which can help get rid of your congestion, and ...
View ArticleTennessee rally falls short 73-71
Tennessee head coach Cuonzo Martin yells during the first half of an NCAA Midwest Regional semifinal college basketball tournament game against the Michigan Friday, March 28, 2014, in Indianapolis. ...
View ArticleCurry leads Warriors past Grizzlies 100-93
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Stephen Curry scored 33 points, including a tiebreaking 3-pointer, and the Golden State Warriors used a closing run to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 100-93 Friday night. Klay ...
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