Action News 5 on MSN: Shelby County sheriff candidates split on need for new jail
Shelby County sheriff candidates are divided on whether to build a new jail, with some calling for a feasibility study and others prioritizing repairs and staffing at the current facility.
Yahoo: 78% of those in Shelby County Jail are repeat offenders, report reveals
78% of those in Shelby County Jail are repeat offenders, report reveals
FOX13 Memphis: FOX13 Investigates: Shelby County Jail re-certified after failing two state inspections
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Two different inspections done by the Tennessee Corrections Institute (TCI) show the Shelby County jail did not meet minimum standards. One, dated July 17, show 13 deficient items ...
FOX13 Memphis: Shelby County mayor to call for 'plan of action' to address jail conditions
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The war of words between two Shelby County leaders over the county jail is back on. On Thursday afternoon, Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris is expected to to speak out about the jail ...
Shelby County mayor to call for 'plan of action' to address jail conditions
Commercial Appeal: Shelby County Jail inmate dies, marks 12th death at 201 Poplar in 2025
An inmate at 201 Poplar died over the weekend, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office confirmed Dec. 22. Marcel Hutton, 35, was found unresponsive in his cell in the main jail at 201 Poplar on Dec. 21 ...
Shelby County Jail inmate dies, marks 12th death at 201 Poplar in 2025
Commercial Appeal: Shelby County mayor candidates debate jail, state takeover of MSCS