Lucas Finton covers crime, policing, jails, the courts and criminal justice policy for The Commercial Appeal. He can be reached by phone or email: (901)208-3922 and [email protected], ...

The publisher of a local government watchdog group claims that his constitutional rights were violated when the Shelby County ...

This grouping honors those we're calling "The Officials" — individuals in local, state, and federal governments who were elected to their position of power.

A Tennessee lawmaker wants Memphis-Shelby County Schools to come under the oversight of a state-appointed management board, ...

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is lobbying lawmakers to drop the state takeover, hoping cooler heads will prevail.

Jerry Hancock called the state to get help scheduling an appointment for a driver's license renewal. A customer service ...

The largest city in Tennessee is set to welcome flights to Austin, Nashville, New Orleans, and Fort Lauderdale over the next ...

The Pelham Planning and Zoning Commission held a special called meeting on the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 28 to once again ...

Poultry producers in Bartholomew County are keeping a wary eye on their birds after a major outbreak of avian flu was reported in Jackson County.

Five local leaders shared insight into public safety, education, economy, and more in the ‘State of the Region 2025′ panel ...