Memphis TN

After more than three decades at the Shelby County Public Defender's Office, Phyllis Aluko has witnessed significant changes in the criminal justice system, both structurally and culturally. Having served as the Chief Public Defender for the past seven years, Aluko joins host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter...

Searching for legendary BBQ destinations in Tennessee that justify a road trip?. These 8 smoke-infused havens deliver mouthwatering meats and authentic flavors that make every mile worthwhile!. 1. Jack Cawthon’s Bar-B-Que (Nashville) That big red “JACK” sign on the brick building stands out like a beacon for hungry...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A student of Fairley High School is behind bars on a $50,000 bond after police say he brandished a stolen handgun at a man and his daughter who were leaving the campus after a large fight. Brendan Smith, 19, is charged with two counts of felony...

BRIGHTON, Tenn. (WMC) - Another suspect is behind bars in connection with a deadly home invasion in Tipton County. Tipton County Sheriff Shannon Beasley announced Friday that the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force in Memphis captured Ladarrell Mashawn “Shawn” Miller, who is charged with first-degree murder, especially...

Dave Darnell was a staff photographer with The Commercial Appeal for close to 50 years. He shot thousands of photos, but one image in particular seems destined to outlive him — and to outlive everybody now reading this story, too. "That picture has been used all over the world," said Darnell, 79. That picture, of...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Monday, Jan. 19, and trash collection in Memphis will be adjusted due to the holiday. City of Memphis government offices announced that they will be closed on Monday, in observance of MLK Jr. Day. As a result, there will be no trash collection services on that day for residents...

BYHALIA, Miss. - A former warehouse in Marshall County, MS, appeared on a list of possible ICE detention facilities nationwide. It's a spreadsheet making its rounds on social media as federal site visits were scheduled to take place this week. Friday, whistleblowers held a news conference outside of a building...

The Collierville Police Department on Jan. 16 announced an update regarding the investigation into an incident at St. George's Independent School . According to CPD, detectives presented the case to a Shelby County grand jury, and the grand jury subsequently "issued a warrant" for Bryant Swing Jr. of Olive Branch....

Cat lovers, watch out. If you visit this newly opened cat cafe, you might find yourself taking a few felines back home. Fancy Cat Cafe opened its cafe at 5048 Getwell Road in Southaven on Jan. 12, followed by the cat portion on Jan. 13. The business is the brainchild of co-owners and couple Matt and Crystal Stephens,...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 43-year-old man is accused of leading state troopers on a chase in a Maserati at speeds over 100 mph before crashing into another vehicle on Winchester Road early Thursday morning. Tyrone Taylor Jr. is in jail on $100,000 bond with a long list of charges including evading arrest, reckless...