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.

Family members boosted a CrimeStoppers reward to $12,000 in hopes of new tips in the 2024 killing of 27‑year‑old Kelsay Franklin.

A man was critically injured Monday night in a shooting on the 3400 block of Wild Rye Lane in Hickory Hill. Police are investigating and asking residents to share tips or footage.

A man was critically wounded in a shooting on Yale Road and one person was detained as Memphis police investigated.

Buc‑ee’s has started site work for a 74,000‑sq‑ft travel center in Gallaway, marking the chain’s first West Tennessee location and a May 2027 opening.

Ojos Negros, a Mexican-leaning restaurant led by Rafael Ramirez, filed to open at 5959 Winchester Road; a certificate of occupancy is under review.

Detawn Gunn posted bond and was released; his March 27 court appearance revives a bruising bail fight tied to the Aug. 16 Railgarten shooting in Midtown Memphis.