A 7-year-old boy in Northaven was critically injured in an accidental shooting and is now in non-critical condition. Investigations are ongoing into how the child accessed the gun.

Man charged with murder after beating an elderly person to death following a domestic dispute in Marshall County, Mississippi; suspect Jaleyone Young was later apprehended.

A Millington man was sentenced to 15 years in prison for producing child pornography after taking over 550 images of a 12-year-old child without consent.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools suffered a data breach in December 2024, compromising student and staff information. Free credit monitoring services are offered until July 31, 2025.

The Dyer County Sheriff's Office and FEMA are opening a Disaster Recovery Center at Bogota School to assist those affected by recent disasters in the Dyersburg area starting June 30, 2025.

Memphis seeks to unseal documents in the Tyre Nichols case, while Judge Norris recused himself from the related federal and civil cases, with Judge Lipman taking over.

NWS issued a heat advisory for Memphis and surrounding areas until 9 PM CDT, warning of heat index values up to 103 degrees and suggesting precautions.

A Memphis parking lot was the scene of an attempted carjacking as a mother waited for her children, escaping after an armed suspect demanded her belongings. The suspect, who previously tried to shoplift, remains at large.

A fatal collision in Memphis left one dead and one critical; the crash happened when a driver ran a red light. Police have not disclosed the victims' identities.

Helena-West Helena Mayor Christopher Franklin was arrested for felony tax evasion, facing four counts of failure to file tax returns. The arrest was made during a traffic stop by the Arkansas State Police.

Heat advisory issued for parts of the Mid-South with temperatures reaching 96 degrees and heat index up to 107 until 9 PM CDT Friday. NWS advises caution against heat illnesses, staying indoors, and staying hydrated.

Memphis air quality tests showed 'no dangerous levels' of pollutants, but critics argue critical factors like ozone were omitted, questioning the city's commitment to addressing environmental concerns and smog-related health issues.

Germantown has approved a $217 million budget for FY26, including a property tax increase, funding for public safety, infrastructure, and education, and a breakdown of spending per tax dollar.