Corrections taking closer look at inmate policies

Corrections taking closer look at inmate policies
Corrections taking closer look at inmate policies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

After six inmates snuck away from work detail for a rapper's funeral last month, the Shelby County Commission had some questions.

County Commissioner Chris Thomas invited Shelby County Division of Corrections Director James Coleman to provide insight at Wednesday's commission meeting.

"There is no ... unrealistic

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2 'School of Rock' chapters open in Memphis

2 'School of Rock' chapters open in Memphis
2 'School of Rock' chapters open in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

Inspiring youngsters to rock out on stage and in life is the goal of "School of Rock," a class  that teaches children and teens to play just about anything by taking them from the lesson room to the stage.

The School of Rock is where you can go to learn how to play rock and roll music and learn, in a very short time

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2 shot in reported murder-suicide

2 shot in reported murder-suicide
2 shot in reported murder-suicide
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

Memphis police are on the scene in the 1800 block of Parnassus at what they are preliminarily calling an attempted murder-suicide.

Officers found two shooting victims. One person was pronounced dead while the other victim is in critical condition at the house.

Police say the victim and the shooter are neighbors.

The

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Nosey neighbors help capture 4 thieves

Nosey neighbors help capture 4 thieves
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

Four juveniles are behind bars charged with aggravated burglary for stealing televisions, laptops and much more thanks to an alert  neighbor.

The police can't be everywhere; so neighbors can be the eyes and ears of a community.

A neighbor recently stopped a burglary attempt in Nutbush. The homeowner just had a

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Pregnant mom jumps from window to elude police

Pregnant mom jumps from window to elude police
Pregnant mom jumps from window to elude police
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

A 25-year-old who is five months pregnant opened up a second floor apartment window and jumped out to avoid deputies from the Fugitive Apprehension Team, a Shelby County Sheriff spokesman said.

The task force had a burglary warrant for April Brigance.

Brigance was arrested a short time later after she was seen

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