Local news in Memphis

Memphis Shooting Suspect Commits Suicide During Police Chase After Fatally Shooting 4 People, Injuring Teenage Girl In Different Locations

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Memphis Shooting Incident

A Memphis shooting suspect committed suicide during a police chase after fatally shooting four people and injuring a teenage girl in different locations. Memphis Shooting Suspect Dies by Suicide During Police Chase After Fatally Shooting Four and Injuring Another in Different Locations A 52-year-old Memphis shooting suspect died in an apparent suicide during a police … Read more

Memphis Police Officers will be under investigation after being alleged with police misconduct, Department of Justice says

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At a news conference on Thursday, officials stated that the Department of Justice has opened an investigation into the city of Memphis and the Memphis police officers over allegations of discriminatory policing and civil rights violations against locals. According to Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the department’s civil rights division, “There are grounds to … Read more

Nashville’s Metro Council Plans to Reappoint Ousted Lawmaker Justin Jones, Challenging Republican Leaders

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Metro Council in Nashville plans to reappoint Democrat Justin Jones to the state House, a move that would challenge Republican leaders who expelled him following a racially charged debate. Reappointment of Justin Jones At least 29 of the 40 council members have said they will reappoint Jones, giving him more than the simple majority he … Read more