Workers had been on strike since October in Memphis and other cities.
Author: Daniel Connolly, Memphis Commercial Appeal
‘Swatting’ death related to use of Twitter nickname ‘@Tennessee’ leads to 5-year sentence
A Tennessee man was sentenced in an international “swatting’ scheme, which prosecutors say led to a person’s death.
‘My grandmother was a slave cook’: 99-year-old Tennessee matriarch shares memories of not-so-distant past
Tennessee woman believes both her grandmother and father were born into slavery. New research sheds light on her fascinating family history.
City argues Constitution doesn’t protect undocumented immigrant killed by police
In a civil lawsuit over the shooting of Ismael Lopez in Southaven, an attorney for the city argues Lopez lacked rights because of his immigration status.
Defense attorney explains how surprise pact came together in the Lorenzen Wright murder case
Defense lawyer gives a blow-by-blow account of the negotiations that led to the surprise plea agreement in the Lorenzen Wright slaying case.
2 men, 1 drug deal, different charges: Federal judge asks if race played a role in disparity
Two men worked together to sell 100 ecstasy pills. They ended up with very different charges. A federal judge is raising questions of racial bias.