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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Teenagers at the Youth Villages facility in Bartlett have been subjected to rapes, beatings and assaults by staff, Attorney Ben Crump alleged in a press conference Wednesday. Crump added more allegations against the youth facility following the death of Alegend Jones, a 17-year-old who died in November while in Youth Villages’ care. An […]
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Janet Hooks, former Memphis City Councilwoman, died Tuesday at age 70, according to a family statement sent out overnight. Hooks served for 16 years on Memphis City Council, then served as director of parks and neighborhoods for the city. Earlier this year, she was appointed by the county commission as special advisor […]