Major Harvey W. Taylor III was named interim chief of the West Memphis Police Department effective Jan. 1; county leaders publicly congratulated him.

A severe winter storm has kept Memphis students home for nearly two weeks, exhausting built‑in snow days as the district weighs make‑up options and learning packets.

The FBI has added a $20,000 reward as investigators seek tips in the unsolved July killing of Ole Miss freshman Corey Adams in Cordova. Authorities say the shooting followed a large pool party and no arrests have been made.

A Tennessee bill would bar dual citizens and some naturalized Americans from qualifying in federal primaries, prompting legal experts to warn of swift court challenges.

Gallaway Mayor Jamie Mayo was arrested after failing a drug screening and transferred to Tipton County for booking. He denies wrongdoing and had posted bond after a November traffic-stop arrest.

Clear, chilly Monday with highs near 46°F; rain returns Tuesday with up to a half‑inch possible.

Clear, frigid start Sunday in Memphis with a Cold Weather Advisory through noon. Temperatures climb Monday and rain is likely Tuesday.

Hwy 78 east in Marshall County faces delays due to an accident; Olive Branch Police suggest Hwy 178 as an alternative. Traffic is at a standstill to Victoria, MS. No timeframe for reopening provided.

A resident in Lafayette County died after falling and sustaining a head injury while refilling a generator during storm cleanup. The victim was airlifted to a hospital but later died.

A 17-year-old has been charged in connection with a Christmas Day shooting at an Exxon in Hickory Hill that killed one man. Police say arrests follow an earlier murder charge in the case.

Collierville extends facility closures into Tuesday due to ice, affecting sanitation and court services, while online services remain available; meetings rescheduled. Public warned to stay off ice and roads for safety.

The Germantown Police Department reported a week of varied crimes, including thefts, arrests, and violence, according to their latest activity summary.

A federal jury in Memphis convicted 48-year-old Derrick Wilson of being a felon in possession of a firearm; a special finding could trigger a 15-year federal minimum.