Jack Armstrong

2 weeks ago | commercialappeal.com | Jack Armstrong

Severe storms are forecast for the Memphis area starting late May 19 and continuing through May 20. The risk of severe storms increases on May 20 with damaging winds and large hail as the primary threats. While the storms are expected to clear by May 21, rain and thunderstorms remain possible. The NWS forecasts severe storms will upgrade from “scattered” to “numerous” on May 20 as the system moves into the region, warranting an “enhanced risk” of 3 out of 5 for much of the Mid-South.

3 weeks ago | commercialappeal.com | Jack Armstrong

The City of Memphis filed a motion for sanctions against the legal team representing Tyre Nichols' mother in her civil lawsuit. The city alleges that attorney Ben Crump knowingly made false statements about the city's insurance coverage, intending to mislead the public. Crump's team issued a corrective statement acknowledging the city's lack of applicable insurance coverage.

1 month ago | commercialappeal.com | Jack Armstrong

Three former Memphis police officers were found not guilty of state charges in the Tyre Nichols case, despite federal convictions. The officers await federal sentencing, with potential penalties ranging from 20 years to life imprisonment. The civil case against the city and police department, seeking $550 million in damages, is expected to proceed after federal sentencing.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Jack Armstrong

The Real ID deadline has now passed, and driver's licenses and identification cards that are not Real ID compliant will not be accepted to board commercial flights or enter certain government buildings. But, you can still get a Real ID, and other forms of identification, like passports, can also be used. Here's what to know. Can I still get a Real ID after the deadline? Yes. You can still apply for a Real ID after the May 7 enforcement date.

1 month ago | commercialappeal.com | Jack Armstrong

The enforcment deadline for Real ID has passed, but individuals can still apply for one. A Real ID is needed for domestic flights and entry to certain federal buildings. Other acceptable forms of ID, such as passports, can be used in place of a Real ID. The Real ID deadline has now passed, and driver's licenses and identification cards that are not Real ID compliant will not be accepted to board commercial flights or enter certain government buildings.