The University of Memphis Tigers have a long and rich history filled with NCAA tournaments, rankings and even a pair of national title game appearances (though, unfortunately, no titles yet). But the program also a well-publicized history of internal problems. The...
Memphis police arrest dozens for drug-dealing
Some of our readers might remember the powerful 1980s documentary "Cocaine Cowboys." It traced the explosion of violence and cash that came with the influx of easily available, affordable cocaine. Memphis police borrowed from the film when choosing a name for a recent...
No conviction, no charge: police still seize property
It is hard to believe that it happens in America, but it does. It even happens right here in Shelby County: law enforcement officials seize property from people who have not been convicted of any crime. In fact, sometimes they have not even been charged with a crime....
Memphis-area man accused of selling drugs, sexual exploitation of kids
Just a few miles north of Memphis, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Millington man and accused him of selling drugs to children. That wasn't the worst that he did, however, say law enforcement officials, who claim the man sold the drugs to kids as a way...
