From broken escalators to overcrowded, unlocked cells: Inside Shelby County's aging jail
The Shelby County Jail is aging, has failing infrastructure and is overcrowded. The sheriff's office allowed reporters inside Feb. 11.
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Two more Shelby County Jail inmates have died, marking four deaths within a week
Inside the Shelby County Jail: What a Commercial Appeal reporter ... not the only jail still experiencing problems. A number of cell door locks at the jail have led to inmates being able to ...
Memphis deserves a new hospital and jail, but we need to make tough choices | Opinion
Memphis requires a new jail and a new hospital, but given financial constraints, we must make choices that maximize public ...