A 37-year-old former DeSoto County elementary teacher was sentenced to nine years in federal prison after prosecutors say child sexual-abuse images were found on his devices.

A Heat Advisory runs through Friday with heat indices likely above 105°F. Hospitality Hub downtown is open as a cooling center.

Dangerous heat envelopes Memphis today with highs near 97°F and heat‑index readings above 110°F. Cooling centers and safety tips are listed below.

A Haywood County judge gave Jermis Jones a life term plus 34 years after he was convicted in the December 18, 2022 shooting death of Perish Tyus while she dropped off their child.

Central Lofts, a 127‑unit Midtown building at 300 S. Hollywood St., is listed as an REO for $23.5M with PILOT and Opportunity Zone incentives.

A man was killed and another detained after an evening shooting near Tarrywood Drive in Parkway Village, Memphis police say.

A 20‑year‑old Memphis Tigers defensive lineman was arrested after police say a handgun was found in his backpack during a traffic stop on campus. The program removed his profile from the team site as authorities take the case to court.

A man was seriously wounded in a shooting near Elmwood Cemetery on Thursday; Memphis police are investigating and asking witnesses to call Crime Stoppers.

A Columbia man pleaded guilty in Jackson after prosecutors say he lured a 12-year-old on Snapchat and transported her to his South Carolina home. He faces a 10-year minimum and sentencing in September.

A Shelby County grand jury indicted Lamonica Robinson Netter on TennCare fraud and impersonation charges. Investigators say she posed as a nurse and used other license numbers to win more than 10 nursing jobs.

A vehicle was struck by gunfire in Midtown Memphis Sunday night; police found the car after a shots-fired call and reported no injuries. Detectives are asking anyone with video or tips to contact CrimeStoppers.

Police say a shooting was reported in the 1300 block of South Orleans Street early Monday. Authorities have not released victim or suspect details as the investigation remains active.

A stolen‑vehicle pursuit through Parkway Village ended in a crash on Aloha Avenue Saturday; two people who fled on foot were detained and detectives continue to investigate.