ARMONK, N.Y., July 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that Memphis Police Department (MPD) has enhanced its crime fighting techniques with IBM predictive analytics software and reduced serious crime by more than 30 percent, including a 15 percent reduction in violent crimes since 2006.

By Amos Maki In a case that drew broad attention to free-speech and privacy issues unleashed by the Internet, the city has dropped its efforts to unearth the identity of a local blogger highly critical of Memphis Police Department leadership.

ELECTED OFFICIALS aren't generally known for their camera- shyness.

By Dan Ward One of our core beliefs in the Memphis City Schools is that safe and effective learning environments have a positive effect on students and staff. It is our goal to maintain a safe, positive and respectful environment for all students and staff.

By Tom Bailey Jr Germantown Police have charged a Memphis man in the smash-and- grab burglary of the Apple computer store's glitzy computer-phones and laptops. Salaam Ali Starks, 19, of 4195 Chippewa, was arrested Wednesday and charged with burglary.