Memphis Doctor Indicted on 23 Charges

An East Memphis gynecologist has been indicted on 23 federal charges, including healthcare fraud and coercing individuals into sexual acts, according to updated reports on Monday.

Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, 44, was taken into custody following a federal indictment first filed Thursday and unsealed Friday afternoon. His court hearing is scheduled for today.

According to the indictment, between September 2019 and April 2024, Kumar allegedly committed multiple crimes, including coercing four victims to travel to Memphis for sexual acts.

The FBI is looking for more potential victims of Dr. Sanjeev Kumar, who they say were patients at the Poplar Avenue Clinic. If convicted, Kumar faces up to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and a minimum of five years of supervised release. 

American Idol Star Arrested in Tennessee

Former American Idol contestant Colin Stough was arrested on DUI charges early Friday morning in Tennessee, according to authorities.

Stough, who competed in Season 21 of the reality singing competition, was taken into custody by Tennessee Highway Patrol after officers responded to a single-vehicle crash just before 1:30 a.m. in Williamson County outside of Nashville. 

The 20-year-old was charged with driving under the influence, underage alcohol consumption, and failure to exercise due care.

During his 2023 run on American Idol, Stough impressed judges with his rockabilly style, finishing third behind Iam Tongi and Megan Danielle.

TN Elephant Sanctuary Celebrates 30 Years

The Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald is celebrating 30 years of providing care for elephants.

Founded in 1995, it is the largest natural habitat refuge designed specifically for Asian and African elephants.

What began as a 110-acre facility has expanded to over 3,060 acres, offering care to 34 elephants. The anniversary celebration kicked off Monday, with the elephants receiving special special items, including a donut filled with feed and hay for African elephant Edie.

The sanctuary is also preparing to welcome two female elephants from the Louisville Zoo this summer.

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➤ Vonore: The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team assisted in recovering a truck and trailer that had rolled off the Vonore Beach boat ramp and into the water. (See Photos)

➤ Celina: The town experienced a city-wide water outage beginning Sunday due to a water main break, with Clay County schools moving to remote learning for Monday. (More)

➤ Chattanooga: The city received a $6 million federal grant to become the nation’s first-ever National Park City. (Watch Video)

➤ Obion County: A fire at Obion County Central High School on Saturday morning damaged a classroom and is under investigation. (See Pictures)

➤ Nashville: A weekend street racer who avoided police was finally arrested after driving over 100 mph and weaving through traffic. (More)

➤ Thompson’s Station: Residents experienced a dramatic weather event as a dust devil swept through a ballpark. (Watch Video)

➤ The University of Tennessee Ice Vols are sending two club hockey teams to the 2025 national tournament in Jacksonville, Florida. (More)

➤ Former Tennessee Lady Vols basketball star Tamika Catchings has been selected for induction into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2025. (More)

➤ Rangers’ Matt Rempe faces potential suspension after elbowing Nick Blankenburg, sparking a massive fight with Andreas Englund. The NHL may discipline him again. (Watch Video)

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➤ The Memphis City Council approved the sale of 13 acres to Elon Musk’s xAI for an $80 million water recycling facility in Southwest Memphis. (More)

➤  ABB Electrification announced an $80 million investment to expand its operations in McNairy County, Tennessee. The plan includes constructing a 320,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Selmer, creating 50 new jobs. (More)

➤ A new Raising Cane’s is set to open at the former Red Lobster site at 7750 Winchester Road in Southeast Memphis. (More)

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➤ East Tennessee is grappling with a growing wild hog crisis as the invasive species continues to damage farmland and disrupt ecosystems, a new investigative report found. (More)

➤ Traffic congestion across Tennessee is expected to rise over the next 25 years, with long-haul truck traffic accounting for major concerns, according to a new study. (More)

➤ The Violins of Hope project is returning to Knoxville on March 9, marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz with an exhibition and performance involving violins that survived the Holocaust. (More)

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