Officials release video of Tyre Nichols' arrest
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Bodycam video showing five Memphis officers beating of Tyre Nichols has been released. It can be viewed here on Vimeo in four parts. The video can be disturbing, so viewer discretion…
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Concerns rise as release of Tyre Nichols video draws near
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- In Memphis, concerns for safety are starting to arise after the death of Tyre Nichols. The family spoke for the first time on Friday, and the bodycam footage is…
UPDATE: Escaped inmates found in Tennessee
UPDATE: Two escaped inmate have been captured in Hawkins County, according to Virginia authorities. EARLIER STORY: ABINGDON, Va. (AP) — Authorities in Virginia and Tennessee are continuing their search Friday for two inmates who escaped from a regional jail.…
Memphis braces for release of video in Tyre Nichols' arrest
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The City of Memphis and the nation are bracing for the release of a police video depicting five officers viciously beating a Black man who later died. Tyre Nichols' death prompted murder…
State's 2022 State of the Child report released
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A report showcased some top needs of the younger generation, and how you can play a role in their success. The Tennessee 2022 State of the Child…
Historically Black TSU hopes for Grammy with gospel album
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Like a lot of great projects, the idea for Grammy-nominated album “The Urban Hymnal” was first sketched out on a paper restaurant napkin. Gospel songwriter…
5 Memphis cops charged with murder in Tyre Nichols' death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Five former Memphis police officers have been charged with second-degree murder and other crimes in the arrest and death of Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist who died three days after a confrontation with the officers during…
Chief: Officers' actions in Tyre Nichols' arrest 'inhumane'
SEE ALSO: 5 Memphis cops charged with murder in Tyre Nichols’ death MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis police chief has called the actions of five officers involved in the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols “heinous, reckless and inhumane” and…
Tennessee says pair gave incorrect execution drug testimony
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee officials have conceded that two of the people most responsible for overseeing the state's lethal injection drugs testified incorrectly under oath that they were testing the chemicals for bacterial contamination. The revelation from a court…
Tennessee gives Josh Heupel big pay raise to $9 million
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee gave coach Josh Heupel a big raise that puts him among the highest-paid coaches in college football after he led the Volunteers to their best season in more than 20 years. Heupel will make $9 million per…
