Category Archives: Memphis Morning News
LOCAL | Additional Charges Brought On The Man Responsible For Dead Baby Found In A Dumpster; Held On $1Million Bond
On Thursday, the man who was charged with throwing a newborn into a dumpster in January entered a not-guilty plea to five additional charges, one of which was statutory rape.In connection with his all...
Mar 13, 2025
LOCAL | $100K Bond Set For Woman Charged In Memphis Pastor’s Death
The woman accused of killing Pastor Ricky Floyd outside a bar and restaurant in Downtown Memphis made her initial court appearance on Thursday morning. Her bond has been set at $100,000. Floyd was sho...
Mar 13, 2025
NATIONAL | President Trump Pardons Former TN Senator Brian Kelsey
After spending two weeks in federal prison, former state senator Brian Kelsey has been pardoned by President Trump. In connection with his unsuccessful 2016 bid for the U.S. House of Representatives, ...
Mar 12, 2025
LOCAL | Bond of $100K Set For Man Who Threw A Dog Over A Bridge, Killing It
A $100,000 bond has been set for the man who is accused of throwing a dog from a bridge to its death last month.Christopher Triplett, 18, showed up in court earlier today after being detained on Monda...
Mar 11, 2025
LOCAL | Armed Juveniles Banned From Superlo Foods After Altercation With Employees
Following a Sunday afternoon altercation with staff at Superlo Foods in East Memphis, two armed juveniles were taken into custody.Officers were called to the grocery store on Quince Road after an aggr...
Mar 03, 2025
SHERIFF | It Would Be De-Certified
Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner spoke to Ditch & Tim Van Horn on Memphis Morning News about the conditions at 201 Poplar. Fixing broken cell doors, escalators, plumbing and boiler issues is not...
Mar 03, 2025
LOCAL | Former State Senator Brian Kelsey Reports To Federal Prison
Brian Kelsey, who previously served as a state senator, is currently incarcerated in a federal prison following his guilty plea to campaign violations in 2022.Five counts of campaign violations linked...
Feb 25, 2025
LOCAL | Mississippi Man Charged With 8 Counts Of Attempted First-Degree Murder Over Shooting On The Highland Strip
Two weeks ago, a man from Mississippi shot multiple rounds into an SUV occupied by several people on the Highland Strip. He was charged with eight counts of attempted first-degree murder over the week...
Feb 24, 2025
BUSINESS | Tenn. Bank Getting Into Pro-Sports
Omer Yusuf with Memphis Business Journal says a Tennessee based bank has stepped into pro-sports marketing. Plus city council is looking at a $127 million development plan for a Memphis neighborhood.
Feb 21, 2025
LOCAL | $1M Bond Set For Arrested Suspect In 2021 Shooting That Left Man Paralyzed
Nearly four years after gunshots paralyzed a man, the suspect in a 2021 shooting was captured on Thursday.Attempted first-degree murder and using a firearm while committing or attempting to commit a d...
Feb 14, 2025
