Michael Sample News Today

We can all agree that Memphis has serious problems to tackle on crime, but we need new tools and approaches if we are to be successful.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Just a day after meeting with local business leaders to discuss crime in Memphis, State Senator Brent Taylor is questioning the Shelby County district attorney’s ties to groups trying to “redefine justice” and “eliminate bail.” In an open letter Tuesday, Senator Taylor revealed his plans to have the Senate Judiciary Committee review […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — State Sen. Brent Taylor is calling for an investigation into a Shelby County criminal court judge and the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office in connection with reduced sentences in recent cases. Taylor (R-Dist. 31) says Judge Paula Skahan and D.A. Steve Mulroy took “unlawful” action by reducing a man’s 162-year sentence and […]

State Sen. Brent Taylor of Memphis has called for an investigation into the Shelby County DA's office and a judge following two rulings.

Donated works by legendary artists join wife Miriam Sample’s contemporary collection at Yellowstone Art Museum.

The Yellowstone Art Museum in Billings has added 45 works of Western art to its permanent collection following the death of Joseph S. Sample.

Donated works by legendary artists join wife’s contemporary collection at Yellowstone Art Museum.

The new law allows the attorney general to step in and take over post-conviction capital cases. But Shelby County Judge Paula Skahan said thats unconstitutional because it removes the power

A judge has ruled that the appointed TN Attorney General cannot intervene on behalf of the state in the case of a death row inmate seeking a 2nd trial.

A judge has ruled that the appointed Tennessee Attorney General cannot intervene on behalf of the state in the case of a death row inmate who is seeking a second trial. During a hearing Monday a criminal court judge said that a new law allowing the state Attorney General to step into post-conviction death penalty cases violates the state Constitution because it removes the power of the locally elected district attorney to argue such cases. The ruling stems from a motion filed by Larry McKay, who...