Category Archives: Memphis Morning News
LOCAL| Five Brothers Charged With Assault After Attacking Cousins At Their Furniture Store
Police said that five brothers went to a company in Hickory Hill and attacked their relatives, leading to charges of aggravated assault and aggravated riot.After the altercation at “No Place Lik...
Feb 06, 2025
LOCAL | 14-Year-Old Student Arrested After Bringing Gun And Ammunition To School
Police say a 14-year-old student took a weapon to school, leading to their arrest Thursday morning.Just before 9:30 a.m., officers said they were called to Riverview Middle School on Majuba Avenu...
Feb 06, 2025
LOCAL | SCSO Corrections Deputy Charged With Inappropriate Relationship With Inmate
The Sheriff's office announced Friday morning that a corrections deputy with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office is now facing charges of bribery and official misconduct.The deputy, who graduated from ...
Jan 31, 2025
LOCAL | Suspect Arrested After Escaping Barricade Situation Two Days Ago
Following an hours-long barricade incident in Southeast Memphis back on Tuesday, the suspect has been now arrested.It began when police answered a domestic violence report on Leven Road.The suspect, K...
Jan 30, 2025
REGIONAL ONE | Skyrocketing Costs $2 Million Per Bed
Regional One President, Dr. Coopwood spoke to Ditch & Tim Van Horn on Memphis Morning News and gave details on the planning of the new Regional One Hospital campus on Union Ave. in the former Comm...
Jan 30, 2025
AVIATION | Supersonic Passenger Air Travel
Jay “The Fly Guy” Ratliff says Boom Supersonics plan is to manufacture and sell supersonic passenger jets to airline companies. United says they want 50 and other major carries are showing...
Jan 29, 2025
LOCAL | Man Charged In Connection With Dead Newborn Found In Dumpster
Following the story earlier this week of someone putting a newborn in a dumpster in Whitehaven, a man has now been arrested. Officers reported responding to a call on Teakwood Lane at approximately 9 ...
Jan 29, 2025
SCHOOLS | Shirley Jackson, Bartlett School Board
Memphis Morning News’ Ditch & Tim Van Horn spoke with Bartlett School Board Member, Shirley Jackson. The Tennessee Special Session called by Governor Bill Lee included The Tennessee Educatio...
Jan 29, 2025
MSCS | Commissioner Mick Wright – NO Votes Moving Forward
Memphis Morning News hosts, Ditch & Tim Van Horn spoke with Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright about the MSCS Board, 6-3 vote to remove the new Superintendent, Dr. Marie Feagins. Commissioner ...
Jan 22, 2025
MSCS | Mark White – The State Needs To Step In
In the wake of Memphis Shelby County School board vote to remove new Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins, Tennessee Representative Mark White spoke on Memphis Morning News about the need for the state to...
Jan 22, 2025
