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Olive Branch police officers cleared in 2024 fatal shooting

awarren@dailymemphian.com (Abigail Warren) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:40:32 -0500

Officers who were involved in a 2024 fatal shooting investigated by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation were cleared, the Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s office said.

Lindsey Whiteside trial delayed again

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:44:09 -0500

This marks the second time since last month the trial has been delayed.

Man convicted of manslaughter in Memphis chef’s death sentenced to six years

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:18:44 -0500

Armed with about 50 letters from the community, prosecutors pushed for a harsher penalty, but legal parameters restricted the sentence.

MPD officer killed in off-duty crash

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:40:20 -0500

Memphis police officer Daniel Adams killed in single-vehicle accident, officials say

Man convicted for 2023 Olive Branch hotel shooting

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:24:03 -0500

Alvin Myles Jr. was sentenced after a four-day trial.

‘Bigger than the devil’: Hernandez Govan is back in custody, only this time it’s federal

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:06:49 -0500

A federal magistrate judge denied Govan’s request for bail following a hearing that detailed explicit threats of violence, extortion and a criminal history spanning decades.

Woman sentenced in 2022 killing of Yvonne Nelson

editors@dailymemphian.com (Mary Evans) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:39:22 -0500

Yvonne Nelson, a Memphis community activist, was shot and killed near a middle school during an argument.

Tami Sawyer indicted, faces federal corruption charges

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:09:36 -0500

The Shelby County General Sessions Court clerk was seen in custody at the Odell Horton Federal Building.

Man acquitted in killing of Young Dolph arrested again

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:21:53 -0500

The man who was acquitted of being the mastermind behind the killing of a Memphis rapper has been arrested on stalking and harassment charges.

Memphis Animal Services officer charged with aggravated animal cruelty

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 20:58:40 -0500

Police found 17 abused or severely neglected dogs at the officer’s residence, as well as evidence that he was possibly involved in dogfighting.

Another 201 Poplar inmate dies

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 11:50:23 -0500

The inmate was arrested May 27 after allegedly stealing $258.91 in merchandise from a local TJ Maxx.

Former DeSoto County priest-in-training pleads guilty to child sexual abuse material

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 15:55:41 -0500

The former seminarian now faces decades in prison.

DeSoto County legislator proposes ‘School Predator' act

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 15:53:12 -0500

Following the arrest of a DeSoto County teacher last week, a Mississippi state senator has proposed legislation aimed at combating child predators.

Former Memphis Grizzly Tony Allen pleads guilty to reduced charge in Arkansas drug case

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 14:11:24 -0500

Allen entered a guilty plea in Poinsett County Circuit Court on May 27.

Hernando High substitute teacher arrested for child pornography

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Fri, 29 May 2026 13:20:49 -0500

A Hernando High substitute was arrested yesterday, according to the DeSoto County District Attorney’s Office.

There's an app to track sex offenders in DeSoto County

afleming@dailymemphian.com (Aarron Fleming) — Thu, 28 May 2026 17:17:00 -0500

There are more than 250 registered sex offenders in DeSoto County. Now, a new app allows residents to track offenders, get alerts if their child is contacted by someone on their watch list and more.

Arlington mayor's shoplifting case dismissed

mwaddell@dailymemphian.com (Michael Waddell) — Thu, 28 May 2026 15:29:14 -0500

The shoplifting charge against Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman was dismissed after an appearance in General Sessions court.

State prosecutors, civil rights attorneys argue over bail statute

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:55:01 -0500

Attorneys squared off in federal court Wednesday over a 2024 state law that changed Shelby County’s bail-setting procedures.

MPD officer cited for Saturday crash that sent three to hospital

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Mon, 25 May 2026 17:56:58 -0500

MPD said the officer had just received a suspicious vehicle call.