An Adamsville, Tenn., man has been sentenced to 15 years for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. After being pulled over for speeding, the defendant admitted to officers to having a pistol located beside the driver's seat. More at ow.ly/xivQ50DmiqJ.

By wearing red today, WDTNNews supports the American Heart Association’s work to raise awareness of cardiovascular diseases in women, and to encourage women’s heart health. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we cannot gather this year, but show group photos from the last 2 years.

Memphis - McNairy County armed career criminal sentenced to 15 years for illegally possessing a firearm.  .ATF Nashville partnerships effective in reducing violent firearms related criminal acts. justice.gov/usao-wdtn/pr/m…

Nearly three and a half years ago I was provided the professional honor of a lifetime. To be able to serve the district where I was born, raised and educated, and for which I have tremendous love and respect, was a remarkable experience. dailymemphian.com/article/19884/…

I am proud of the work accomplished, including achieving justice for victims, consequences for criminals, support for law enforcement, resources for communities, protection of the U.S. Treasury, better public safety results, & respect for the rule of law. wmcactionnews5.com/2021/02/10/us-…

The extraordinary professionals of ⁦WDTNNews⁩ will remain tirelessly devoted to the unwavering cause of justice in West TN and our great nation. As I depart, I remain committed to being actively engaged in serving our state and nation in the future. commercialappeal.com/story/news/202…

Meanwhile, the work U.S. Department of Justice and WDTNNews continues - Two Texas Men Charged in Multi-million Dollar Darknet Conspiracy to Distribute Drugs into West Tennessee:

Andrew Jackson was the 1st U.S. Attorney in WDTN; 1 of the 3 original investors who founded Memphis; a General in the U.S. Army; a Justice on the TN Supreme Court; served in both houses of U.S. Congress; & ultimately became our 7th President. Happy Presidents’ Day to Old Hickory!

Check out the ⁦OJP OJJDP⁩ News @ a Glance for January/February 2021 - Federal Prosecutors from ⁦WDTNNews⁩ Become Certified Instructors for Anti-Gang Training Program. ⁦We are proud to support and participate in the G.R.E.A.T. Program! ojjdp.ojp.gov/newsletter/ojj…

As I finish my last week ⁦WDTNNews⁩, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve our nation, and I am proud of the consequential work we did with our law enforcement partners to achieve justice for the citizens of West Tennessee. wreg.com/news/u-s-attor…

Operation LeGend brought much needed federal resources to Memphis at a crucial time to impose consequences for criminals & protect victimized communities, - it ultimately saved lives. I will never ask permission or apologize for upholding the rule of law. commercialappeal.com/story/news/202…

.Mayor Scott Conger is joined with City of Jackson, TN - Police Department Chief Julian Wiser to present a #KeyToTheCity to Former US Attorney Michael Dunavant Michael Dunavant, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, at #JacksonTN City Hall. Thank you for your service to West Tennessee. 🔑

Protection of the U.S. Treasury & individual taxpayers is a core value & critical mission for this office & ⁦the DOJ. Whenever there is fraud against our tax system, we will use all resources to expose, punish, & deter such dishonest criminal behavior. justice.gov/usao-wdtn/pr/i…

After 18 years of dedicated service as an AUSA in West TN, as well as service as an ADA, Memphis Police Officer, & in the U.S. Navy, Jim Powell retired from WDTNNews today. Congratulations on a successful public safety career, and best wishes in your well-deserved retirement!

U.S. Attorney discusses plans for final days in office wbbjtv.com/2021/02/25/u-s…

Today is my last day in the U.S. Attorney’s Office. It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve for 3+ years as U.S. Attorney, lead the selfless public servants of WDTNNews, support our great law enforcement, and serve my fellow West Tennesseans. I left it all on the field.

This official Twitter account will soon be inactive and archived. Please follow the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee WDTNNews, and my personal Twitter page Mike Dunavant.