Former youth minister Lindsey Whiteside received a controversial sentence of house arrest for sexual battery without prison time, leading to debates about justice system leniency.

A historic house in Midtown Memphis was severely damaged by a fire; no occupants were present, and no injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.

Millington is seeking a new Board of Mayor and Aldermen member for Position #7 after Mike Caruthers' departure. Application period open until October 24.

Assistant Attorney Miller T. Edgin passed the Bar Exam, as announced by the 28th Judicial District DA's Office.

Memphis leaders united for a "Moving Memphis Forward" forum focusing on public safety and collaboration, with local dignitaries and law enforcement discussing strategies to improve quality of life.

The Memphis Grizzlies launched their Dream Court program, with Ja Morant providing shoes and addressing his minor injury with optimism. The program aims to empower communities and promote unity.

The Shelby County GOP called for the resignation of Court Clerk Tami Sawyer after a bodycam video showed her confronting deputies; Sawyer refuses to resign, citing stress and threats to her life.

A woman died and two others were injured after an early morning multi-vehicle crash on I-240 near Getwell Road in Memphis. Initial reports of injuries were later corrected by the MPD to confirm only one fatality.

Shelby County Health Department is offering free flu vaccines at local clinics and community centers on October 21, 2025, to curb rising influenza cases.

Dyersburg issues a boil water advisory following a main line break near the high school, affecting water pressure city-wide.

A driver crashed a truck into a Covington building, fled, and was later arrested with charges including vandalism and driving with a suspended license.

Rapper Pooh Shiesty, real name Lontrell Williams Jr., was released from federal custody before his 2026 sentence end, as verified by his lawyer and court records.

West Collierville Middle School students Dah Yeon Kang and Brooke Baker won a Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest, promoted by Collierville Fire & Rescue.