Memphis Towers tenants ask landlords for help, then … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A group of tenants at a federally subsidized property has called on public officials to step in after they say Millennia Companies management blocked their organizing efforts and broke federal law. Becky, who doesn’t want to share her last name, and Joyce Warren were two of the tenants taking part in the […]
Shelby County DA shines light on crime victims and … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As crime in Memphis continues to skyrocket, victims are being spotlighted this week for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Each year there are tens of thousands of crime victims in Shelby County. Tuesday night, the Mighty Lights glowed blue, purple, and green in honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, representing lives […]
DA responds after juvenile crime program put on hold MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County District Attorney is weighing in after a hold was placed on the Memphis Police Department’s juvenile crime program. Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said when it comes to targeting juvenile crime in downtown Memphis, action needs to be taken. “If there are children 8-10 years-old who are wandering […]
Mother asks why son’s accused killer out on bond MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis mother is left with questions after her son’s accused killer is out on bond. Verona Brooks-Brownlee held a picture of her son Roxton Toliver as she told us about the person he was. The 19-year-old boy was killed last month. “Roxton was a great kid, very fun. He had an infectious […]
MPD’s juvenile crime program put on hold MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis Police Department program aimed the reducing youth crime downtown has been put on pause. The President of the Downtown Memphis Commission, Paul Young, said more discussions are needed. “We found out about the program on Friday and we reached out and talked to them, had a few questions and we […]
DA, leaders discuss reckless driving on Memphis streets MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Reckless driving continues to be an issue affecting many across the Memphis area and has gotten the attention of the Shelby County District Attorney. From fire stations to roadways, no part of Memphis is safe from drag racing. “My life is completely changed from you just being careless,” said Jasmine Catron who was hit by a car while […]
Cars spin out, stop traffic on Airways; MPD responds MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are asking for the public’s help after video shows cars stopping traffic, spinning out, doing donuts across the road and hanging out of a car — apparently while holding a rifle. A family says they captured the video below recently on Airways near South Parkway in Orange Mound. It has […]
Mulroy announces some changes at DA’s office MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy hosted a press conference on Thursday, announcing some changes in how his office interacts with the public. He also addresses rampant business burglaries that are frustrating business owners in the city. Mulroy says these are coordinated group efforts. In the past, his staff might’ve missed how some burglaries were […]
Federal judge temporarily blocks Tennessee’s anti-drag … NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked Tennessee’s first-in-the-nation law placing strict limits on drag shows just hours before it was set to go into effect, siding with a group that filed a lawsuit claiming the statute violates the First Amendment. The decision comes after Memphis-based Friends of George’s, an LGBTQ+ […]
Mulroy pursuing death penalty against Ezekiel Kelly MEMPHIS, Tenn. — District Attorney Steve Mulroy announced that he is pursuing the death penalty against Ezekiel Kelly, the man accused of killing three and injuring several others during a shooting rampage last year. Watch the full press conference in the player below. Monday morning, Mulroy said this would be his first death penalty motion. […]
City councilmen host Crime Summit panel discussion … MEMPHIS, Tenn. – City Council members are getting ready for their 2023 Crime Summit in Memphis next week. The summit will consist of a panel discussion about crime in Memphis featuring guests from MPD Police Chief CJ Davis, Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy, and many others. This is an opportunity for residents and […]