A Memphis mother was allegedly choked and bitten inside her car. Police say her 9-year-old son helped her escape.

A Memphis Family Dollar clerk was attacked after confronting a man who reached into the register. Police are asking for help identifying him.

Clear skies and a high near 89 are on tap Tuesday before Memphis heats up into the mid-90s. Storm chances return by Friday and increase over the weekend.

Memphis starts the week clear and comfortable before temperatures climb into the mid-90s by Thursday. Storm chances return late in the week.

West Memphis schools are adding body cameras, more SROs, weapons detectors and emergency radios before students return Tuesday.

A 53-year-old Horn Lake man faces felony sexual battery and fondling charges as police ask whether others had similar encounters.

A Memphis-area trooper allegedly used Facebook to identify a Corvette driver after a reckless chase.

Memphis will reach 93 degrees Wednesday, with a heat index near 107 and a chance of early storms. Cooler air and higher rain chances arrive this weekend.

SpaceXAI pledged to renovate four Memphis schools a year ago. So far, two campuses show completed work while the other promised upgrades remain pending.

Dangerous heat settles over Memphis through Tuesday with heat‑index values topping 110°F. Cooling‑center info and heat‑safety tips are inside.

Gunfire was reported in Midtown Memphis Thursday morning, closing New York Street and Oliver Avenue as detectives canvassed the scene and sought tips.

A Shelby County pre‑trial detainee was taken to Regional One Health after entering medical distress and later died; investigators are reviewing jail records.

A 29-year-old man identified as Justin Hardaway died after being found in medical distress at the Shelby County Penal Farm, the mayor’s office says.