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Police investigated an overnight shooting near Memphis International Airport on Brewer Avenue; officials say details are limited and investigators are seeking tips.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
MATA's Zero Fare pilot will remain in effect for 90 more days, the city announced. Officials say extra service will be added on busy routes while the agency studies ridership and operations.
Pre-dawn gunfire sent police to Carrick Court in Northeast Memphis; MPD says an investigation is underway and there is no word yet on injuries.
Food & Drinks in ...
Owner Tyler Clancy says Clancy's Cafe in Red Banks closed March 17 after a quick sale. The location is expected to remain a restaurant under new ownership.
The Blossom Coffee has filed for a certificate of occupancy and a sign permit for 4531 Summer Avenue in Memphis. Filings posted March 18 suggest a coffee shop is planned, but owners haven’t commented.
Two people were shot at a Whitehaven apartment complex Saturday; both were taken to the hospital in non-critical condition and police say the investigation is active.
Family & Kids in ...
Stomping Grounds will convert the former Railgarten site into a family clubhouse and is targeting Sept. 1 (901 Day) for its debut.
A Dyer County K-9 alert during a Finley traffic stop led deputies to seize meth, MDMA and fentanyl and arrest a 42-year-old man on possession and intent-to-sell charges.
Politics & Govt in ...
Germantown will vote May 5 on whether to make the mayor’s office full-time; the change would shift duties and let the Board set pay, and the city posted details March 19, 2026.
An NTSB factual report says an Amtrak train moved past a restricting signal into a switching block in New South Memphis on Feb. 22, and four people suffered non‑critical injuries.
Weather & Environment in ...
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.
Parks & Nature in ...
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.
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