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Weather & Environment in ...
Cloudy morning warms quickly to low‑80s today; Thursday could reach the mid‑80s with gusty winds. A Friday front brings spotty showers and a cooler weekend.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 14-year-old was fatally shot in Friars Point as multiple shootings wounded children and forced Coahoma High to move classes online.
Police responded just after 4 a.m. Tuesday to a shooting at Canterbury Woods Apartments in northeast Memphis; investigators cordoned off the area and details remain limited.
A man was fatally shot Monday near Memphis International Airport; police say the homicide investigation is ongoing and no suspect information has been released.
A man was hospitalized in critical condition after an early-morning incident at a Marathon gas station in South Memphis. Police say two men were detained and detectives are investigating.
Community & Society in ...
Five faculty in UTHSC’s occupational-therapy program resigned after students raised complaints of verbal abuse; the university has hired search firms to find replacements.
Food & Drinks in ...
J Woods is opening a sports bar in Harbor Town on Mud Island this spring, promising big‑screen TV, cocktails and neighborhood bar food.
Anthony McLean, 44, was booked on aggravated-robbery charges after police say he and another man stole a rider’s Razor scooter at gunpoint and fired shots during the confrontation.
Politics & Govt in ...
A Tennessee bill would end collaborative conferencing and let school boards refuse teacher meetings, prompting alarm among Memphis educators.
A 24-year-old man was sentenced to nine years after prosecutors say he brandished a rifle and took a woman’s car in Southaven on Nov. 19, 2024.
Sports in ...
Memphis AD Ed Scott said he saw "some progression" and will keep Penny Hardaway as head coach next season. The decision follows an internal review and offseason plan.
A Memphis man was sentenced to nearly 11 years after prosecutors say he carjacked a woman on South Third Street and struck her with a gun.
Tulips Restaurant and Bar, an Indian‑Mexican fusion spot, is heading to 7825 Winchester Road in Southwind, taking 5,600 sq ft and promising cocktails, live music and outdoor seating.
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