Walgreens employee claims self defense after shooting pregnant alleged shoplifter, resulting in early birth
Police in Tennessee are investigating a claim from a Walgreens employee that he shot a pregnant woman who is alleged to have been a shoplifter.
Rep. Justin Jones reinstated to Tennessee House after expulsion
One of the two Black Democrats who were expelled last week from the GOP-led Tennessee House has been reinstated.
Nashville officials poised to vote on restoring ousted state lawmaker
A metro council vote would send Rep. Justin Jones back after essentially a long weekend. Expelled Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson, meanwhile, could be reappointed at a Wednesday meeting of the Shelby County Commission.
Nashville school shooting: Officers who took out suspected Covenant shooter identified
Officer Rex Englebert and Officer Michael Collazo fired at the 28-year-old suspect "and fatally wounded her," Metropolitan Nashville Police Chief John Drake said.
Nashville school shooting: Pastor's daughter among victims
Hallie Scruggs was the daughter of Chad Scruggs, the lead pastor at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, according to a statement released by a Presbyterian Church in Dallas.
Nashville school shooting: Suspect who killed 6 drew maps, surveilled campus, police say
The suspect in a Nashville school shooting on Monday had drawn a detailed map of the school, including potential entry points, and conducted surveillance before killing three students and three adults.
Tennessee becomes first state to ban drag shows on public property
The legislation criminalizes an “adult cabaret performance” that takes place on public property or in a location where the performance could be viewed by a person who is not an adult.
Jack Daniel's warehouse blocked due to ethanol vapors, black whiskey fungus infestation
Ethanol vapors, also known as “angel’s share” in whiskey-making, released from Jack Daniel’s barrels during the aging process can potentially lead to the growth of black whiskey fungus.
Memphis police seek persons of interest in shooting that left 1 dead, 10 others wounded
Five of the victims remained in critical conditions by midday Sunday.
Kellie Pickler’s husband Kyle Jacobs dead at 49 after apparent suicide: police
Kellie Pickler's husband Kyle Jacobs has died. The singer-songwriter was 49.
5 former Memphis officers plead not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols
Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills Jr., Emmitt Martin III, and Justin Smith made their first court appearances on Friday in Nichols’ violent arrest and death.
Officer drew gun as he approached Tyre Nichols, report finds
The Memphis police chief has said she saw no justification in video of the incident for pulling Tyre Nichols over in the first place.
Impassioned calls for police reform at Tyre Nichols' funeral
Tyre Nichols' family and friends remembered him with songs of faith and emotional tributes Wednesday, blending a celebration of his life with outraged calls for police reform after the brutal beating he endured at the hands of Memphis police.
Tyre Nichols investigation: Additional firings include officers, EMS workers
Memphis police say two more officers involved in the arrest, beating and death of Tyre Nichols have been disciplined.
Tyre Nichols bodycam video shows police beating Memphis father for several minutes
Police bodycam footage shows five Memphis officers attacking and beating Tyre Nichols during a traffic stop on January 7. The 29-year-old father died three days later.
Tyre Nichols: Video from Memphis officers' body cameras released
The arrest and death of Tyre Nichols in Memphis on January 7 sparked investigations at the state and federal level – and outrage across the country.
Four of five Memphis police officers charged with killing Tyre Nichols released from jail after posting bail
The fifth officer, Demetrius Haley, has not paid his $350,000 bond and remains in jail.
Tyre Nichols' mother urges peaceful protest: 'I don't want us burning up our cities'
The Memphis Police Department is expected to release footage of Tyre Nichols' traffic stop around 7 p.m. ET.
Tyre Nichols death: 5 Memphis officers charged with murder
The Memphis police chief has called the actions of five officers involved in the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols “heinous, reckless and inhumane."
Tyre Nichols: What we know about his death and the Memphis officers charged with murder
Here’s what we know about Tyre Nichols, his death and what led to criminal charges for the officers involved.