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A 15-year-old faces multiple counts after shots were fired into a vehicle in Memphis; police say five people were inside and no one was hurt.
Memphis police responded early Tuesday to reports of gunfire on Kingsgate Drive in Whitehaven. Investigators say it's unclear who fired or whether anyone was injured.
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A traveling festival that pairs concerts with community service lands in Memphis this week, with Yo‑Yo Ma, T Bone Burnett and Valerie June among the performers.
Two men were arrested after their car crashed into an occupied Memphis apartment while fleeing a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper. Authorities say the Infiniti was clocked at 89 mph.
A fugitive-unit sweep at an Ardwick Drive apartment led police to seize multiple firearms — including a stolen rifle — suspected narcotics and cash, and three arrests followed.
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A Beacon poll shows Marsha Blackburn surging in the GOP primary while Democrats remain largely undecided, with Jerri Green leading at 14%.
Memphis Police and the National Guard responded to reports of gunfire on Spring Shadow Drive just after 1 a.m. Thursday; investigators remain on scene with no details yet.
A man was killed Tuesday in Southaven; police arrested a 20-year-old and recovered a firearm, officials say. Investigators are interviewing witnesses as the case moves to the county prosecutor.
Retail & Industry in ...
Sedgwick tapped Suzanne Dann as group president to unify its core business lines as the Memphis firm accelerates a tech-driven push to scale operations.
A Memphis woman faces vehicular homicide and DUI charges after a March 19, 2025 crash that killed a 20‑year‑old passenger.
Community & Society in ...
Collierville will hold a three‑day Design Week May 12–14 to gather resident input for its Collierville 2050 plan, including drop‑in charrettes, a keynote and a Town Hall report.
Food & Drinks in ...
Playa Bowls will open in Collierville's Water Tower District on May 9; the first 100 guests will get free bowls and T‑shirts.
Police responded to a shooting call in Orange Mound just after midnight; investigators say it's unclear if anyone was hurt. A second shooting was reported in South Memphis about an hour later.
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