Patricia Herron, 73, was charged with DUI after hitting a firefighter with her car and fleeing the scene in Memphis. She was later arrested and failed DUI tests, claiming to have taken medication and consumed beer.

Memphis resident Lamottis Simms Jr. has been convicted and sentenced to 25 years for his role in a crime spree ending in a 10-hour police standoff in Southaven.

Accused Memphis gynecologist Dr. Sanjeev Kumar was released on bond; he faces charges of healthcare fraud and performing unnecessary procedures. His clinic has been ordered to close.

Law enforcement in DeSoto County, Mississippi, conducted a sting, arresting two individuals and recovering stolen items, including tools and firearms. Further charges are anticipated.

Memphis Connect held its annual All-Star Game, engaging local youth in basketball and celebrating academic achievements, with strong support from civic leaders and police.

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris has requested Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. to pause his role in grant-making due to charges of bribery and tax evasion, with Ford pleading not guilty.

New shops and eateries, including Daiso and Barnes & Noble, are opening in Germantown, with others like Chipotle, Starbucks, and Josephine Estelle in development.

The Memphis Police highlighted drunk driving's dangers, noting nearly 300 annual deaths in Tennessee and urging the use of alternatives like rideshares.

C.O. Franklin Park's main playground is closing for upgrades, while the swing set and the smaller playground remain open during renovation. Other city playgrounds offer alternatives.

Nashville police seek help identifying a gunman who threatened a Mapco store clerk and fled in a white Jeep Renegade. A reward is offered for information leading to an arrest.

An accident on Byhalia Rd in Collierville caused delays due to a downed pole and power lines; a separate incident damaged a railroad arm, extending the closure. Roads reopened later with no injury reports.

TDOT invites residents to a public meeting on SR 19's future on February 27, 2025, at Ripley High School Cafeteria to discuss proposed road improvements.

Former Tennessee State Senator Brian Kelsey has begun serving a 21-month prison sentence for campaign finance violations.