Fans and downtown businesses urged leaders to seal a long-term deal as negotiations continue over the Grizzlies’ FedExForum lease.

An early-morning house fire in Orange Mound drew police and fire crews to Douglass Ave and Inez St; investigators remain on scene.

Memphis favorite Bain Barbecue told Germantown on Thursday it's opening a new location in July; address and firm opening date are still pending.

Several MATA board seats remain unfilled months after five commissioners quit, leaving oversight thin and service reliability in question. Trustees and city leaders are filling the gap.

Byhalia alderwoman Delainer Richmond entered an Alford plea Wednesday to manufacturing‑marijuana and conspiracy charges linked to a 2024 home search; the DA has recommended probation.

Sen. London Lamar’s SB0043 — which would have let counties opt out of permitless carry — failed a key Tennessee Senate committee 2–6, stalling a local-option effort. Supporters pointed to rising youth firearm injuries and statewide fatality data as the reason for the push.

The National Park Service is studying eight Memphis-area lynching sites after a congressional directive. Public meetings and a comment period run into early April.

Bartlett Alderman David Reaves has asked the city for a 2026 study on eliminating the local property tax — a proposal that would force tough budget choices.

A driver allegedly carjacked a private ambulance at Sam Cooper and Tillman and led police on a chase to Parkway Village. Memphis police say the suspect is in custody and no one was hurt.

Michael Mayer, 54, died after being struck by a BNSF train near Highway 178 and Old Goodman Road in Olive Branch. BNSF Railroad Police are investigating.

Multiple people were taken to hospitals after an emergency response at the Southwind Lakes Apartments in southeast Shelby County Friday night.

A 14-year-old girl was critically injured in a shooting in Memphis; her companion faces unrelated charges. Police are searching for two male suspects.

The Southern Heritage Classic returns to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Sept. 12, 2026, with Alcorn State and UAPB set for a rematch. Weekend events will include the Orange Mound parade, tailgates and an AutoZone halftime showdown.