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Two women were critically injured in a shooting in Memphis' Cooper‑Young neighborhood. Police say the investigation is active and are asking witnesses to come forward.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Nashville-based e|spaces has leased more than 21,000 square feet at Crescent Center in East Memphis, bringing flexible office suites to the Poplar corridor later this year.
Politics & Govt in ...
Top House Democrats have formally endorsed Rep. Steve Cohen over Justin Pearson in Tennessee's hotly watched 9th District primary, injecting establishment muscle into a rapidly escalating Memphis fight.
Community & Society in ...
Fayette County Public Schools filed a WARN notice that could lead to up to 75 permanent staff cuts by June 30. Local workforce resources will assist affected employees.
Police arrested 29-year-old Warren McGowan Saturday, the final suspect in two late-2024 pharmacy delivery robberies that investigators say stole more than $100,000 in medicine.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny and warm Monday with gusty southwest winds this afternoon. Storms and locally heavy rain move in Tuesday–Wednesday; secure outdoor items.
A woman was taken to a hospital after an early-morning shooting in the Walker Homes neighborhood; Memphis police are investigating the 200 block of Elder Road.
Marshall County tax assessor Barbara Belfoure was indicted on federal wire-fraud charges tied to alleged false COVID-relief loan applications. She pleaded not guilty and was released on a $10,000 bond.
Mostly cloudy today with a high near 68°F and lows near 50°F. Cooler, drier weekend ahead before showers and storms return midweek.
A Lafayette County school bus was struck on Highway 334 Monday in a hit-and-run; no injuries were reported and investigators have identified a person of interest.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
MATA will host a May 4 meeting at Hooks Central Library to review spring schedule adjustments set to begin May 17.
An elderly woman was critically injured in a Park Avenue hit‑and‑run; police are searching for a gray or light‑blue Honda Civic and asking for tips.
A person was killed in an overnight shooting at the Walgreens on Elvis Presley Boulevard in Whitehaven; police say preliminary information points to an attempted robbery.
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