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Lawsuit alleges Shelby County jail has 'unwritten rule' to hold inmates longer than needed
The Commercial Appeal via Yahoo News· 5 months agoThe parents of a man who was killed by another inmate inside the Shelby County Jail at 201 Poplar...
Shelby County deputies relocate jail inmates after power surge breaks cell locks at 201 Poplar
The Commercial Appeal via Yahoo News· 1 week agoLocks on a "number of cells" on the third floor at the Shelby County Jail, commonly referred to as...
Shelby County Jail inmate stabbed outside courtroom by another inmate, later dies
The Commercial Appeal via Yahoo News· 6 months agoA man is dead after being stabbed by another inmate in a holding area of a Shelby County Criminal...
Shelby County jail inmate in critical condition after cellmate altercation
The Commercial Appeal via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe Shelby County Sheriff's Office said Saturday that one inmate is in critical condition, and...
After inmate's death, family demands federal investigation of Shelby County jail
The Commercial Appeal via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe family of a man who died in October at the Shelby County Jail wants the U.S. Department of...
Inmate dies of apparent suicide at Shelby County Jail, Sheriff’s Office says
WREG articles via Yahoo News· 7 months agoMEMPHIS, Tenn. — A male inmate at the Shelby County Jail was pronounced dead due to an apparent...
Shelby County Jail to host Inside Circle program promoting healing among inmates
The Commercial Appeal via Yahoo News· 7 months agoThe Shelby County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday that it will be partnering with a nonprofit...
'Pronounced dereliction.' Family of inmate stabbed in courtroom sues Shelby County, sheriff
The Commercial Appeal via Yahoo News· 3 months agoA federal lawsuit has been filed against Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner, Shelby County...
Attorney for inmate in latest Shelby County jail indictment outlines new beating details
The Commercial Appeal via Yahoo News· 6 months agoThe two Shelby County jailers that were indicted Tuesday for assaulting an inmate punched, kicked...
52 deaths since 2016: Why Shelby County Jail's mortality rates have been rising in recent years
The Commercial Appeal via Yahoo News· 9 months agoThis story includes discussions of suicide, which may be distressing. If you or anyone you know...