Woman sentenced in 2022 killing of Yvonne Nelson
Yvonne Nelson, a Memphis community activist, was shot and killed near a middle school during an argument.
Mary Evans
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June 2026
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Public SafetyCampus crime drops sharply at U of M, led by 84% drop in auto thefts
Crime data and student voices suggest campus safety initiatives are making a measurable impact.
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September 2026
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Public Safety Crime decline continues, MPD monthly review shows
According to the Memphis Police Department, reported crime has fallen by around 10,000 incidents so far this year.
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Public Safety 2 judges named to fill newly created Shelby County criminal courts
The appointments follow legislative action adding violent‑crime divisions after the county lost two judicial seats in 2024.
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Public Safety Jail East inmate died after being found unresponsive in cell
Beverly Turnage, a 43-year-old woman, was transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis in critical condition.
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Public Safety3 former daycare workers plead not guilty
Three former daycare workers pleaded not guilty to involvement in the death of 6-year-old Winter Jones.
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Public Safety Man acquitted in Young Dolph killing pleads guilty in other case
Hernandez Govan, who was acquitted of the Young Dolph murder in June, pleaded guilty last week to a separate federal charge stemming from a domestic incident.
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Shelby County DA’s office taps new leadership
The appointments come as the District Attorney’s Office fills vacancies left by current Deputy District Attorney Paul Hagerman and Chris Lareau, according to the release.
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Public Safety Judge denies request to restrict Highway Patrol’s immigration enforcement
A federal judge will not temporarily restrict how the Tennessee Highway Patrol works with federal immigration authorities, ruling the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition had not shown enough evidence to justify immediate court intervention.
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Public Safety Nightclub shut down after history of crime
A Hickory Hill nightclub that was recently the scene of a Memphis Safe Task Force raid has been forced to shutter.
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