Jess Rollins
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Springfield, MO, United States
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Tennessee state Sen. Katrina Robinson found guilty of four counts in federal fraud trial
Jurors deliberated for more than 6 hours before reaching their verdict. → Read More
Video shown in court of Alvin Motley shooting at Kroger gas station in Memphis
Gregory Livingston, a security guard, is accused of shooting Motley following an argument over loud music. → Read More
Off-duty Memphis police officer killed in crash, driver detained
The officer was struck about 10:15 p.m. while driving outside the parking lot of Raines Station, according to a tweet from the Memphis Police Department. → Read More
Memphis airport to reopen Saturday at 3 p.m. after closing due to water problems
Airport officials say the water pressure issues that began Thursday night remain but temporary restroom facilities will be set up. → Read More
It’s a confusing time. Here are 3 ways The Commercial Appeal can help you make sense of it
Rarely before have local news reports been so actionable, so relevant to the decisions Memphians need to make about their health and safety. → Read More
Frayser churches team up to provide free food for children and gas cards for adults
The giveaway is from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Aug. 27. → Read More
Memphis restaurateurs make bid to purchase Babalu Tapas & Tacos chain
Memphis-based restaurateurs have bid to purchase the Babalu Tapas & Tacos restaurant chain and its parent company, Eat Here Brands, LLC. → Read More
Corey Strong announces primary challenge to U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen
Corey Strong announced Friday that he would challenge U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen in the Democratic primary for the Ninth Congressional District. → Read More
Southaven Walmart shooting: Here's what we know about suspected shooter Martez Abram
What we know about John Abram, the suspected gunman who opened fire in a Southaven Walmart, Tuesday morning. Two were killed and a police officer was shot. → Read More
Lorenzen Wright's mother speaks after Sherra Wright pleads guilty
Lorenzen Wright's mother stood up and addressed Sherra Wright, who was sitting a few feet away from her, inside the bar in an orange jail uniform. → Read More
SCS Superintendent Joris Ray investigated after sexual harassment claims surfaced
Shelby County Schools launched an investigation several months ago into now-Superintendent Joris Ray after receiving allegations of misconduct with women. → Read More
1 dead in early morning shooting in Hickory Hill, police say
Officers responded to the scene in the 5600 block of Waterstone Oak Way at 5:34 a.m. → Read More
California man sentenced in conspiracy that brought pounds of meth to Springfield
Romulo Frank Delatorre, 37, of California, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison without parole, according to a news release from the acting U.S. Attorney. → Read More
After national search, Springfield's new fire chief comes from within
Assistant Fire Chief David Pennington will become Springfield's fire chief on May 28. → Read More
Explosion reported at wood pellet company, local fire departments head toward Seymour
Chief Robert Talburt, of Logan-Rogersvile Fire Protection District, confirmed his department and several others were responding the fire. → Read More
Man charged in connection with quadruple homicide at Springfield hotel
A man has been charged with four counts of murder today — two months after police found three dead bodies and a fourth person seriously injured in a Springfield motel room. → Read More
Sheriff: Man killed in industrial accident
Investigation underway into death at Ridewell Suspensions → Read More
Rollins: It's been an honor to tell your stories
Columnist moving on to role behind scenes, coaching other writers → Read More
Rollins: Not a regular voter? We need to talk
You've got to live in this town and we'll all have to live with whoever gets elected → Read More
Rollins: Bucking national trend, I'll join VFW
It's a shame so few young vets sign up for groups like the VFW or the American Legion. → Read More