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.… MORE
Category Archives: Memphis Morning News
TENNESSEE | TN House of Representatives Pass School Voucher Bill
The “Tennessee Education Freedom Act of 2025,” which expands school vouchers statewide, was approved by the Tennessee House of Representatives following a four-day special session and hours of discussions.… MORE
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.… MORE
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 Commercial Appeal property. The projected cost of the new hospital is 1.2 billion dollars. Dr. Coopwood also shared how he…… MORE
BREAKING | Shooting In Soulsville Area In South Memphis Leaves Two People Dead
Five people have been shot, two of which have been reported dead, in a shooting on Wednesday afternoon in South Memphis.… MORE
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 big interest. What will the cost be to fly these supersonic passenger jets?… MORE
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. … MORE
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 Education Freedom Act. “It is moving at a rapid pace and it involves a lot of state money… a lot of money that could be used in…… MORE
LOCAL | Fifth Man Charged In Connection To Young Dolph’s Murder
A man was taken into custody on Monday in relation to Memphis rapper Young Dolph’s murder.… MORE
Gov. Bill Lee | It’s Time To Do Something
Gov. Bill Lee spoke with Ditch & Tim Van Horn on Memphis Morning News about a state takeover of Memphis Shelby County Schools. … MORE
