Kayla Solomon
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County Commission and Shelby County District Attorney met for a “fair bail” plan
Fair bail across the board. → Read More
Residents near South Memphis plant say cancer study overdue
For decades, the Environmental Protection Agency said ethylene oxide was not a dangerous chemical. Now, the agency acknowledges that that early evaluation was wrong. → Read More
Taking closer look at proposed Memphis Police reform ordinances
The city chairman support two of the provisions he said they’re meant to help Memphians feel safer. → Read More
Memphis City Council passes 2 resolutions, 6 ordinances aiming for police reform
Memphis City Council passed two resolutions and six ordinances that are focused on reforming and reimagining policing in Memphis in light of Nichols’s death. → Read More
Memphis Police response times are getting longer, officials say
This time last year, it was about 19 minutes. By December, the average time reached more than 23 minutes. → Read More
Judge, attorney explain why teens released after car thefts in Midtown
A handful of juveniles charged with auto thefts and evading arrest are now back on the streets. On Tuesday, eight teens, including three 13-year-olds, were arrested for stealing cars in Midtown. → Read More
‘Needs their care’: Latino families meet to discuss ongoing TennCare negotiation battle
Frustration, anxiety, those are just some of the feelings Latino parents expressed during the meeting. → Read More
Investigation into potentially cancer causing chemicals coming from South Memphis facility
For about 40 years now, a South Memphis plant has pumped ethylene oxide into the air, a chemical that, until recently, hasn't been seen as harmful. Now, however, officials say there's a chance it's been causing cancer to those living within miles of the facility for decades. → Read More
Poor conditions lead HUD to end funding with Peppertree Apartments, relocating residents
HUD ended ties with the troubled apartment complex, due to the owner not providing decent or sanitary housing to residents, according to Mayor Strickland. → Read More
‘Our own security’: Students at Memphis beauty school questioning safety after car break-ins
Students at an East Memphis beauty school say they’ve seen cars broken into, suspicious vehicles and people watching them as they leave class at night. → Read More
MLGW distributes more cases of water for residents in need
Residents without running water or low water pressure can pick up water Thursday. → Read More
Former Shelby County foster mom shares experience as need for foster families increases
"Everybody needs someone.” A former foster mom is sharing her experience as the need for foster families increases. → Read More
The ‘Kirby hero’: Teen says she helped classmate stay conscious after he was shot
A Kirby High School student is being honored as a hero, almost two weeks after her mom says she helped her classmate stay conscious after he was shot. → Read More
Preparing for flooded streets ahead of heavy rain
Just one day of heavy rains and winds can completely flood certain roadways across Memphis. → Read More
Man fighting for innocence with new DA’s Justice Review Unit
How do you make up for losing 20 years of freedom? → Read More
Birmingham couple’s visit to Memphis ends in disaster as car burglarized, cash missing
They found a busted window on their Nissan Maxima and more than $1,000 in cash stolen. → Read More
Friend remembers former Mid-South football star killed in Virginia mass shooting
Devin Chandler spent part of his high school football career in the Mid-South as a member of the Arlington Tigers. → Read More
COGIC bringing annual convention back to Memphis
The annual COGIC convention is back in Memphis next week for the first time in over a decade, and leaders are expecting more than 20,000 people in town. → Read More
Residents express concerns over Memphis intersection at center of expansion
The intersection of Shelby Drive and Riverdale Road was deemed one of the most dangerous in the city in 2021. → Read More
Man uses steering wheel lock to prevent car theft
According to the Memphis Data Hub, 7,500 cars have been stolen this year alone. → Read More