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Two men were hospitalized, one critically, after a late-night two-vehicle crash in North Shelby County, with an ongoing investigation by local authorities.
Tennessee gang member Mekevin Woods was sentenced to over 3 years for possessing a firearm with a machinegun switch after a high-speed chase and arrest.
Kenneth Clay, Jr. was convicted of Aggravated Sexual Battery against a student at Winchester Elementary where he taught. The crimes occurred in 2022, and he is now awaiting sentencing.
A vehicle hit Celtic Crossing Irish Pub in Memphis due to the driver's medical episode, causing damage and closing the business. No critical injuries were reported.
The Memphis Police report a spike in shoplifting at various stores, including a Burlington Coat Factory and Gordin's Butcher Shop, urging public assistance to resolve the trend.
A woman died and a man is critically injured after a shooting on I-240 in Memphis, amid rising interstate violence and community concern. Tennessee Highway Patrol has increased patrols.
A man is critically injured after being ejected from his vehicle in a two-car collision on I-40 West near Warford Street. Traffic was affected as the investigation continues.
Matthew L. Ray was arrested in Dyer County for selling a nonexistent trailer to multiple people, resulting in at least one person being scammed for $2,500. He faces charges of theft exceeding $1,000.
A man on a go-kart died in a Memphis hit-and-run; the suspect, a black male with "popcorn" hair, fled after abandoning his Chevrolet Malibu. Police seek public help.
The Memphis Police are investigating a shooting in northeast Memphis, where one man was shot, taken to the hospital in critical condition, and another was detained.
The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a Heat Advisory for the region, warning of high temperatures and humidity, with heat index values up to 107 degrees, and advising residents to take precautions.
The Memphis Police Department warns against walking or driving through flooded streets, emphasizing the hidden dangers and urging the motto “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” for public safety.
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