Houston High School's Class of 2025 achieved a record $57 million in scholarships, with students earning various prestigious awards and national recognitions.

A man posing as a police officer invaded a woman's home, ransacked it, and stole her car, but was later arrested after the police tracked down the vehicle.

UTHSC's Advisory Board has approved a $711.3 million budget for FY26 and celebrated a 10-year partnership with Ascension Saint Thomas. New leadership was introduced, including Dr. Michael Hocker and Dr. Karla Leeper.

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office conducted a crime abatement operation in Northwood Hills/Frayser, making eight felony arrests, confiscating drugs and guns, and performing community safety checks.

A 15-year-old girl was shot in the head at Binghampton apartments in Memphis, surviving with non-critical injuries. The MPD is investigating, with the community calling for an end to the violence.

Three people were shot in Coldwater, MS; two suspects are detained, and one, Bryan Polk, is sought by police. The incident remains under investigation.

The National Weather Service anticipates a week of variable weather in Memphis, including chances of showers, thunderstorms, and fluctuating temperatures.

Germantown's Farmington Boulevard undergoes a preservation project to extend its lifespan with minimal traffic disruption, aiming for completion by May 12.

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is investigating an attempted robbery that led to a non-fatal shooting at Waterford Place Apartments. Multiple suspects fled by car; the injured woman is in stable condition. Officials seek public assistance.

A Wednesday evening shooting in Memphis' Whitehaven area left two critical, prompting a Memphis Police Department investigation. Authorities seek public assistance for leads.

An ambulance crashed into Baptist DeSoto Hospital causing minor injuries and a police response; one suspect is in custody. Details are limited as the investigation continues.

Elon Musk's xAI is removing some natural gas turbines in Memphis, aligning with sustainable goals. Local environmental advocates, however, express concerns about ongoing pollution and call for more significant changes and community engagement.

MPD seeks public help in solving a fatal shooting at a McDonald's in Frayser, after Trivez Washington was found shot behind the counter; suspects fled the scene.