The University of Memphis maintains its Carnegie R1 status, marking continued recognition as a top research university, with research funding increasing significantly.

North Memphis shooting leaves one man dead and a woman injured; police are investigating the drive-by incident with no suspect or motive yet identified.

Timothy Herrington has been re-indicted on charges including capital murder following the discovery of Ole Miss student Jimmie "Jay" Lee's remains. His previous trial ended in a mistrial.

The NWS Memphis forecast included light drizzle, fog, high humidity, and chances of showers and thunderstorms over several days, with fluctuating temperatures and visibility issues.

DeSoto County Detention Center's twelve deputy jailers have graduated from a challenging three-week certification program that includes physical training and specialized tactics.

A school bus in Memphis hit a utility pole, injuring two children and causing a power outage for 1,700 MLGW customers. Power was expected to be restored by 2 p.m.

Six West Tennessee officers were indicted on charges such as misconduct and assault, following the forceful 2024 arrest of murder suspect Jackson Hopper.

Sheriff Bonner seeks new facilities to address a crisis in Shelby County Jail after two recent inmate deaths, emphasizing staff shortages and outdated infrastructure.

One dead and two critically injured in an early morning four-car crash on Highway 385 in Collierville; traffic was diverted as exits closed for investigation.

Marcus Smart was traded by the Memphis Grizzlies to the Washington Wizards, with Jake LaRavia moving to the Sacramento Kings in a multi-player and draft pick exchange.

The W.D. Powell Missions Lecture at Union University emphasized the importance of theological training in global missions, with speaker Jimmy Bledsoe discussing the need for educating church leaders in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Ezekiel Kelly, charged with a Memphis shooting spree, will self-represent despite facing the death penalty, with his former attorney taking an advisory role.

Two individuals were arrested after a fight that injured an MPD officer at Crosstown Concourse. The incident involved resistance and violence against police attempting an arrest.