A vendor switch has left about $1.6 billion in child support payments unprocessed, leaving Memphis families short on essentials.

A Shelby County judge ordered Keveon Black back into custody on April 7 after prosecutors said he was arrested twice in 2026, prompting bond revocation in a pending second‑degree murder case.

The MICHELIN Guide included Felicia Suzanne’s in its Iconic Foods of the American South roundup, spotlighting the restaurant’s fried green tomatoes and South Main comeback.

Clear skies and highs near 73°F Tuesday; a warmup pushes highs into the 80s by the weekend.

Clear, cool start in Memphis with highs near 71°F today. Temperatures climb into the 70s midweek and the 80s by the weekend with slight storm chances later in the week.

Kaye's Pints & Scoops is opening The Scoop at Crosstown Concourse in Midtown, taking over the former Sweet Magnolia stall and lining up local hires. The creamery says it will spotlight MidSouth ingredients.

Waffle & Pancake House opens in Cordova on April 6 in the former Portales space. Town filings show Dunkin' drive‑thru projects moving through Arlington and other suburbs.

The TBI named Baidy Dia in its Fugitive Friday alert, saying the Memphis man is wanted for failing to register as a convicted sex offender. The agency is asking the public to submit tips.

Courtney and Drew Bryan plan an East Memphis restaurant, expanding beyond their 36-seat Germantown bistro and a James Beard nod. Details and timing are still limited.

Wind Advisory in effect Thursday, April 2; gusts to 35 mph and a chance of afternoon storms. Secure outdoor items and allow extra time for travel.

A late-night house fire on Charleswood Avenue sent firefighters and utility crews to East Memphis. Officials say investigators and crews remained on scene; no injuries confirmed yet.

Two women briefly bolted from custody during a court transfer to Jail East in east Memphis; both were recaptured and face felony escape charges, officials say.

An 81-year-old man relatives identify as Hasan Besharat was detained by ICE after officials revoked his supervision order; family says he's frail and has no criminal record.