West Tennesssee News

Second Phase of Lamar Avenue Project Begins

Construction on Lamar Avenue’s second phase starts with nightly lane closures from August 5.

Roadway Activity Report for East and Middle Tennessee

Construction and maintenance activities in East and Middle Tennessee for August 1-7, 2024.
Arkansas Man Faces Federal Child Exploitation Charges
Daniel Kelly of Jonesboro, Arkansas, indicted on federal child exploitation charges.
Memphis Man Sentenced for Hobbs Act Robbery
Malik Motley sentenced to 303 months for Hobbs Act robbery and firearm discharge.
West Tennessee Construction Updates for July 31 – August 7, 2024
Lane closures in various counties in West Tennessee for road repairs and resurfacing.
Final Defendant in Tennessee Drug Trafficking Case Sentenced
Julio Esparza received a 70-month federal prison sentence for drug trafficking activities in Tennessee.
Gibson County Man Sentenced for Child Pornography Crimes
Jason Daniel Smith receives a 15-year federal prison sentence for child pornography offenses.
Nine Individuals Indicted for Firearm and Violent Crimes in Memphis
Nine individuals in West Tennessee face federal charges for firearm and violent crime offenses.
Federal Jury Convicts Sex Offender of Child Pornography
Jarrod Sanford found guilty of multiple child pornography offenses.
Federal Sentencing of Traveling Vice Lords/Junk Yard Dogs Members
Fourteen members of the Traveling Vice Lords/Junk Yard Dogs gang have been sentenced for RICO offenses.