Carol Coletta is stepping down as leader of the Memphis River Parks Partnership after spearheading projects like the Tom Lee Park overhaul. She plans to return to consulting but will aid MRPP until her successor is found.

The Shelby County Health Department issues a Code Orange Ozone Forecast for parts of Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi due to unhealthy ozone levels for sensitive groups.

The bridge at Houston Levee Park on the Germantown Greenway is closed for repairs, with no set reopening date. Residents can use nearby Johnson Road Park as an alternative route.

A 14-year-old escaped a juvenile detention center in DeSoto County but was recaptured within 20 minutes after a disturbance involving other juveniles.

The Shelby County DA's office, led by Steve Mulroy, has increased the number of cases going to trial, with the Special Victims Unit securing 15 guilty verdicts this year.

An 18-wheeler spilled crates of beer onto a street in Oxford, Mississippi, leading to a temporary road closure and a humorous response from the Oxford Police Department.

Lane closure on Houston Levee Road in Collierville for tree removal and sidewalk installation from August 26-30 between 9 AM and 3 PM, causing potential traffic delays.

A Memphis man was convicted on child pornography charges in DeSoto County after being found with explicit images of minors. He was previously investigated but not charged in Memphis.

A porch pirate stole packages from Memphis Tigers coach Penny Hardaway, including rare sneakers meant for friends and family. The suspect and act were caught on camera. Police seek public help to recover the stolen items and arrest the thief.

MATA plans to cut over 200 jobs and reduce bus routes due to a $60 million budget shortfall, despite concern from residents and advocates for public transportation.

The National Weather Service forecasts a sunny week for Memphis, with temperatures rising to the mid-90s by Monday and clear skies expected throughout.

A man was critically injured in a Memphis hit-and-run and also suffered gunshot wounds. Police seek information on a dark blue Volkswagen SUV related to the incident.

MATA suspended trolley services due to brake issues, after two instances of malfunction. No injuries were reported, but the suspension led to layoffs of trolley operators.