The Memphis Police Department was proactive in ensuring public safety as thousands gathered downtown, using both officers and technology to monitor events.

MPD Assistant Chief Don Crowe is retiring after over 37 years. His career included various roles, ascending to Deputy Chief of IT in 2017, before becoming Assistant Chief in 2021.

Waste Pro starts waste collection at 6:30 a.m. to avoid midday heat, requiring residents to adjust trash set-out times.

Rapper GloRilla was arrested on drug charges in Georgia following a burglary at her home, but criticism arose over law enforcement's priorities. She was released on bond and continues her schedule.

Commissioner Miska Clay Bibbs will host town hall meetings in District 11 to discuss community issues such as the bail system, services, tax incentives, and public safety.

K-9 Dono has retired from the Memphis Police Department after eight years of service, with the department praising his contributions to public safety and community outreach.

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.