A Memphis jury convicted Tifanee Wright of second-degree murder in the 2022 shooting death of Dr. Yvonne Nelson. Wright faces 15–25 years and is due for sentencing on June 15, 2026.

Sunny Monday with highs near 78°F. Watch for elevated fire danger Tuesday and storms returning Friday.

Dense fog will limit visibility through mid-morning before sunshine pushes temperatures into the 70s. A warm stretch builds before storms return Friday.

A Memphis ambulance was taken during a medical call and later tracked to Arkansas; a woman has been charged and no injuries were reported.

Memphis police released surveillance video of an armed hold‑up at a Hickory Hill convenience store; the suspects fled empty‑handed and authorities are asking for tips.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms hit Memphis Thursday morning with heavier storms possible later; highs near 82°F. Friday turns very warm, flirting with near‑record heat.

Federal marshals arrested Terry Johnson in Peoria after a lead tied him to the 2016 killing of Ryan Gilliam. The capture closes a decade‑long search for a Memphis homicide suspect.

A Memphis homeowner says a dog sitter took dozens of bags and later listed many items online; the sitter faces a theft charge and an April 28 arraignment.

A 43-year-old Memphis man has been charged in the New Year’s Eve killing of Army veteran Charles Cicalla; a court hearing is set Tuesday.

A Memphis man charged in a brutal 2016 double‑stabbing has spent about a decade behind bars as repeated competency rulings and crowded dockets keep his trial off the calendar.

University leaders will sign a pact on April 20 to form the Mid-South AI Research Consortium, aiming to pool research and boost Memphis' AI capacity.

An early-morning shooting in Raleigh sent a large police response to Edgefield Drive; detectives are canvassing the scene and asking the public to call CrimeStoppers.

Collierville Fire & Rescue warns against burning yard waste as dry, windy conditions raise the risk of fast‑spreading fires across the Mid‑South.