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01/09/2026

🚨 BREAKING: Duane "Keefe D" Davis Found GUILTY of First-Degree Murder in 1996 Killing of Tupac Shakur! 🚨

During closing statements, prosecutors said circumstantial evidence and Duane Davis’ own admissions tie him to the crime. The defense argued their own client is a liar. Follow for the latest updates.

03/06/2026

🚔 An MPD drone arriving first to a Waldran Boulevard incident tracked a fleeing suspect, enabling officers to make a swift arrest. The incident highlights the Drone as First Responder Program's role in improving safety and response times, according to the Memphis Police Department.

29/05/2026

🚨RECALL ALERT:
Amazon Lounge Chair Recalled After Finger Amputation Reported

The chair was found to pose a hazard if a customer’s finger is placed in a pinch point while adjusting it, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced.

29/05/2026

🚨BREAKING🚨HERNANDO POLICE UPDATE: Substitute Teacher Arrested Following Investigation

The Hernando Police Department has arrested a substitute teacher following an investigation into alleged criminal activity at a local school.

Key Details:
•The Allegations: Police received the initial complaint on May 13th.
•The Arrest👮‍♂️: Southaven Police executed an arrest warrant on May 28th.
•The Suspect: Preston Lewis was taken into custody.
•Next Steps: The active case will be referred to the DeSoto County District Attorney's Office.

Hernando Police emphasized their commitment to student safety and school community protection. No further details are available as the investigation remains active.

See Full Press Release from the Hernando Police Department below:

16/05/2026

⚖️📱 WHAT WAS THE EVIDENCE? The Young Dolph Case File: Court Records Detail the Receipts 🧾 Behind the Murder-for-Hire Plot

Following the 20-year second-degree murder plea sentencing of gunman Cornelius Smith Jr. on May 15, 2026, the major courtroom chapters in this high-profile case are officially over. However, social media platforms are actively debating how the late Anthony "Big Jook" Mims was tied to the $100,000 plot. Because Big Jook was fatally shot in January 2024, he was never formally indicted or convicted in a court of law.

Independent, standalone reporting requires looking at the actual evidence files entered into open court. For those who missed the legal proceedings, prosecutors successfully used hard digital and financial records accepted during the trials to lay out the full scope of the conspiracy:

•🧾📱Digital Forensics: Homicide investigators and data experts extracted vast logs from the suspects' phones. By analyzing cell detail records (CDRs) and cell tower pings, the state mapped out a clear web of continuous communication and tracked the physical movements of the gunmen through key coverage zones—linking them to the general locations of the getaway vehicle, the murder scene 🩸, and the clean-up apartment used immediately after the crime.

•🧾📱Key Contacts: Phone logs revealed who the suspects were contacting most. Records introduced in court showed that gunman Justin Johnson was in frequent, direct communication with Anthony "Big Jook" Mims and Hernandez Govan. Govan—the man accused of organizing the hit—was ultimately acquitted of all charges by a jury in August 2025.

•🧾🦃 The "Turkey" Emoji Twist: Phone records revealed that on November 16, 2021—the night before the murder—Justin Johnson texted an associate a single turkey emoji. While prosecutors argued this was a sinister reference to tracking Young Dolph’s annual Thanksgiving charity turkey drive, the defense flipped the script. Defense lawyers used the admission of this text to prove Johnson had an independent line of communication tied directly to Big Jook’s circle, completely undermining the state's theory that Govan was required as a middleman mastermind.

•🧾📱The Post-Murder FaceTime Calls: Cell tower data proved that at 12:25 p.m. and 12:26 p.m. on November 17th—just minutes after Young Dolph was fatally shot—Justin Johnson placed an outgoing call and a FaceTime call to Big Jook. Prosecutors used these logs to argue the shooters immediately reported back to the man who allegedly ordered the hit.

•🧾💵The Defense Funding: Shooter Cornelius Smith testified under oath that Big Jook put a $100,000 bounty on Young Dolph. To back this up financially, court proceedings revealed that shortly after Smith's arrest, his original defense attorney received between $38,000 and $50,000 in cash from an attorney associated with Big Jook, which Smith testified he believed originated from someone affiliated with CMG.

Legally, a deceased individual cannot be tried posthumously, and a jury acquitted Govan. Factually, however, state prosecutors successfully used these physical records to secure a first-degree murder conviction for Justin Johnson and a 20-year sentence for Cornelius Smith, establishing the origin of the contract bounty for the public record.

📰🎤 Standalone Journalism: True reporting requires analyzing the actual evidence files entered into a courtroom, providing the deep narrative context that reactionary social media headlines leave out. 🗞️

15/05/2026

⚖️📌THE MOTIVE AND THE TRIAL RECORD: Sworn Testimony Details What Led to the 2021 Young Dolph Ambush

With Cornelius Smith officially sentenced to 20 years today, the courtroom proceedings are finally over. Smith’s defense team confirmed the 20-year term includes credit for his nearly five years of time already served, meaning he has roughly 15 years remaining to serve behind bars at 100% with zero chance of parole.

According to sworn testimony from the state's trials, prosecutors officially established the ambush as a coordinated murder-for-hire plot. Admitted gunman Cornelius Smith testified under oath that he executed the hit in exchange for a split share of a $100,000 contract bounty, which prosecutors connected back to the late Anthony "Big Jook" Mims by introducing phone logs and cash trails into the trial record. While Smith conceded on the stand he didn't have a direct bank receipt from Mims, the state successfully used these law enforcement and communication records to outline the circumstantial scope of the conspiracy to the public.

As we close the book on the legal proceedings today, take a look back at my original broadcast reporting. As a TV news journalist, I broke the initial news on the fatal shooting of Big Jook outside a Memphis restaurant. Take a look back at the archival footage detailing the day the local investigation expanded.

👇 Watch the archival news clip below:

15/05/2026

‼️FINAL VERDICT: Final Defendant in Young Dolph Murder Pleads Guilty, Sentenced to 20 Years

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The final chapter in the judicial proceedings following the 2021 murder of Memphis rapper Young Dolph has officially closed.

Cornelius Smith, the final defendant in the case, appeared in a Shelby County courtroom today and pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of second-degree murder.

Per a negotiated plea deal, a judge immediately sentenced Smith to 20 years in prison.

KEY FACTS:

•The Deal: Smith was originally facing a wave of charges including first-degree murder. His ultimate sentence reflects a lesser charge of second-degree murder due to his extensive cooperation with state prosecutors.

•The Trial Impact: Smith took the stand as a key witness for the state, admitting to executing the ambush alongside Justin Johnson. He testified under oath that they were acting on a split share of a $100,000 contract bounty he believed was placed on Young Dolph by the late Big Jook (brother of rapper Yo Gotti).

•The Delay: Smith's sentencing hearing was pushed back multiple times over the last few months due to strict security and safety concerns regarding where and how he will serve his time safely.

•The Out-of-State Transfer: While Smith was officially sentenced to the legal authority of the Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC), state officials are utilizing the Interstate Corrections Compact to house him in an undisclosed out-of-state facility. Because he turned state's evidence to testify against his co-defendants, this legal mechanism keeps him under TDOC jurisdiction while physically isolating him from high-level gang retaliation risks.

•Case Closed: Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy released a statement confirming that this resolves the final open criminal court file relating to the November 2021 ambush. Co-defendant Justin Johnson is already serving a life sentence.

09/05/2026

🚨BREAKING🚨Shelby County Detectives Investigate Homicide on Crayton Ridge Drive

Shelby County, TN — The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) has launched a homicide investigation following a fatal shooting early this morning in the 1000 block of Crayton Ridge Drive.

Deputies responded to a welfare check call at approximately 1:00 a.m. Upon arrival, they discovered an adult male inside the residence suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Shelby County fire personnel pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation. No further details are available at this time.

Video courtesy of Shelby County Sheriff’s Office

08/05/2026

ICYMI: Beyond the viral clips of Rep. Justin Pearson, Tennessee's political map just shifted. Here’s what’s next:

Yesterday’s events at the State Capitol marked a significant turning point for Tennessee. While viral footage captured tense confrontations between state troopers and protesters in the House gallery—including the detainment of Representative Justin Pearson’s brother—the underlying shift is now law.

Governor Bill Lee has signed a new congressional map that effectively dismantles Tennessee’s only majority-Black district in Memphis. The city is now split into three separate districts, a move that critics argue dilutes the influence of Black voters.

For those following the fallout, the focus has moved from the Capitol gallery to the legal and electoral process. What Now:

•Legal Challenges Launched: Within hours of the bill being signed, the NAACP, the Tennessee Democratic Party, and several candidates filed lawsuits. They argue that mid-decade redistricting violates state law and that redrawing lines this close to an election is unconstitutional.

•The May 15th Deadline: Candidates face a critical one-week window to decide their path. The new law created a special qualifying period through May 15th for anyone needing to adjust their run based on the new boundaries.

•Potential Voter Confusion: Election officials and plaintiffs have raised concerns about voter disenfranchisement ahead of the August 6th primary. Changing district lines mid-cycle requires updated polling notices and precinct adjustments in a highly compressed timeframe.

Details on the map changes and the video of the confrontation are in the article below:

As Tennessee lawmakers met for the third day of special session on redistricting, an interaction between Rep. Justin Pearson (D-Memphis) and Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers turned heated.

08/05/2026

JUST IN: MBI Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Corinth, Suspect Hospitalized

CORINTH, Miss. — The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred today at a home on W. Harris Circle.

Corinth Police officers were responding to a domestic dispute call when they attempted to detain a subject. According to MBI, the individual resisted and fired a weapon at the officers.

One officer returned fire, striking the subject.The individual was transported to a nearby hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.

No officers were seriously injured.

MBI agents are currently gathering evidence. Once the investigation is complete, findings will be shared with the Attorney General’s Office.