Porter-Leath will manage Shelby County's Head Start program after Memphis Shelby County Schools steps away, transferring the $30 million grant aimed at preparing low-income children for school.

Arkansas State Police are investigating a fatal shooting involving an officer in Polk County, where Darrin Laudermilk was killed during an eviction process. The incident will be reviewed by the Polk County Prosecutor.

The National Weather Service in Memphis issued a heat warning for the Mid-South, predicting a heat index up to 111°F and advising residents to stay hydrated and indoors.

Elon Musk's AI company xAI, through its affiliate MZX Tech LLC, has acquired a 114.49-acre former power plant site in Southaven as part of its regional expansion.

The Weenie Race T-shirt Design Contest in Germantown extends its deadline to July 20, seeking designs featuring swift dachshunds for official merchandise.

The Memphis Police Department announced on social media the conviction of three men for a series of armed bank robberies, highlighting successful local-federal law enforcement collaboration.

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is laying off 161 employees, which is about 1% of its workforce, as part of a restructuring plan to meet changing healthcare needs. The plan includes consolidating obstetric services due to a decline in births.

The Memphis Housing Authority has opened its Project-Based Voucher waitlist until July 18, as reported by local news outlets, but placement on the list or a voucher is not guaranteed.

Memphis Councilwoman Jerri Green announces her candidacy for Governor of Tennessee, emphasizing the need for more women in politics and aligning with the Democratic Party. She faces tough odds in the historically Republican state.

Ex-Southaven officer Tony Herring Jr. was sentenced to 10 years for his role in a car theft ring, after pleading guilty to accessory after the fact to auto theft.

Tennessee's Gov. Bill Lee and TDEC Commissioner Salyers announce a $17 million loan with principal forgiveness for Brownsville's wastewater plant and a commitment to statewide water infrastructure.

Memphis police investigate a fatal shooting on Elvis Presley Boulevard with no suspects yet; part of a series of morning gun violence incidents in South Memphis.

Memphis weather forecast includes sunny skies with intermittent storms over the next week, high humidity, and temperatures peaking near 96°F. Storm chances vary daily, from 50% today to 40% by Saturday.