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How one non-profit has been helping Memphis single mother since 2018
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Nowadays, parenthood can feel like a lot. It comes with ups, downs, joys and stresses. Data in the Parents Under Pressure study from the U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on the Mental Health & Well-Being of Parents showed almost half of parents said their stress was overwhelming most days, nearly double that of a childless adult.
Man left injured following truck accident, according to MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is injured after being hit by a truck on Friday night, Oct. 4, according to the Memphis Police Department (MPD). Officers responded to a report of a man being hit by a car at the intersection of Union Avenue and Raine Place just before 8 p.m. On the scene, they found a man lying in the middle lane of eastbound traffic on Union Avenue in critical condition.
Memphis stray dog problem overwhelming city animal shelter; adoptions free for now
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Animal Services is doubling up dogs in kennels and making a plea for help after taking in nearly 200 dogs last week. MAS is set up to house 180 dogs, but there are over 300 dogs at the shelter right now. Interim Director Mary Claire Borys said animal control officers picked […]
Memphis second in nation for 2023 crime rates, FBI data shows | On the Docket
As the jury in the Tyre Nichols federal case started deliberations, the Federal Bureau of Investigation released its annual 2023 crime statistics from across the country. Also, the Shelby County Juvenile Court building will slowly reopen to the public following months of remediation for mold, lead and asbestos. ...
Memphis legal expert speaks on what Department of Justice investigation into MPD policies could uncover
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former Memphis Police officers Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith are in federal custody after a jury found them guilty on at least one charge in the death of Tyre Nichols. Despite that verdict, the Department of Justice is still investigating potential systemic issues within...
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