A homeowner's video shows a Jonesboro man racing to an underground shelter as a tornado‑warned storm battered Craighead County. Observers reported gusts as high as 75 mph and property damage.

Deangelo Smith was arrested after an early‑morning brawl with National Guardsmen on Beale Street and now faces two aggravated assault charges. Video and a police report are part of the case.

A locally made immersive attraction and new city river projects are breathing life into Mud Island’s long-empty museum while the amphitheater and monorail remain hurdles.

A tip to CrimeStoppers led to the arrest of Jonathan Boyce in a three-store robbery spree that began with a Jan. 22 holdup at a Family Dollar on Getwell Road.

Tommy’s Burgers California Style is setting up shop at 6146 Macon Rd, taking over a former Wendy’s. City paperwork and a social post point to a near‑term opening.

Shelby County students compiled nearly 20 policy asks and are urging city and county officials to add funding for school counselors and mental-health services.

The City of Memphis is offering $60K–$350K to developers who build small infill housing for middle‑income households. Applications are open through March 27, 2026.

A Harrisburg man was airlifted in critical condition after a Friday shooting; Poinsett County deputies say a suspect was taken into custody.

Tunica County posted photos after a March 12 White Oak shooting seeking help IDing a vehicle; tips can be anonymous and may earn up to $1,000.

An 18-year-old accused in the Aug. 1 Betty Bayou shooting was transferred to adult criminal court as prosecutors press a first-degree murder case.

A Daily Memphian analysis shows $200 million could fund nearly 1,000 small‑to‑medium repairs across Memphis‑Shelby County Schools, but county funding is not yet secured. The ask sits against a much larger backlog of building needs.

The University of Memphis topped its $8 million goal for the Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium campaign, closing roughly $8.37M from 256 donors to fund a new soccer and track facility. The money clears the first phase and sets up next construction steps.

More than 3,200 MLGW customers lost power on Mud Island Wednesday afternoon; crews worked to restore service and repairs were expected mid‑afternoon.