The Memphis Police Department is encouraging citizen participation in crime prevention through Neighborhood Watch programs and offering a grant for security upgrades.

A school bus from Fayette County was rear-ended in Oakland with no injuries; students were evacuated and transported by an alternative bus, causing some delays.

Taylor Bachelor is appointed as Shelby County's new judge, replacing Bill Anderson, and pledges to follow bail law changes amidst justice reform discussions.

A juvenile was assaulted and robbed, and a man was shot in related incidents in Memphis's Frayser neighborhood, as reported by the MPD. Authorities are investigating.

The NWS warns Memphis and surrounding areas of flooding due to high river levels from excessive rain. Residents advised to stay alert and avoid flood areas.

U.S. Marshals in Michigan arrested Memphis murder suspect Jarvis Cole, who had been on the run since a fatal shooting in 2023. He awaits extradition to Tennessee.

Collierville crews worked tirelessly to clear snow-covered streets, applying brine and salt to prevent ice formation, ensuring safe travel during a winter storm.

MLGW and TVA urge Memphis customers to conserve energy due to a severe temperature drop, asking for reduced usage during peak hours to avoid straining the power grid.

DeSoto Central Middle School teacher Stephen Taylor Hart was arrested on charges of child exploitation after allegedly making inappropriate comments to a student.

The Memphis City Council approved the sale of city land for xAI's new $80 million water treatment facility to help reduce aquifer reliance. Despite unanimous approval, concerns about the environmental impact, particularly air quality, were raised.

A man was critically injured after accidentally shooting himself in the leg following a gun exchange with another man at a Memphis Walmart. Police detained two men; details are scant.

The NWS has issued a Winter Storm Warning for East Arkansas, Southeast Missouri, West Tennessee with snow, ice, and potential flooding near the Mississippi River.

Two boys were injured in a Memphis shooting; one hospitalized in non-critical condition, the other treated on-site. No arrests, investigation ongoing.