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Officers were called to the 4300 block of Hawkeye Street early Friday after reports of gunfire; investigators say its unclear who fired or whether anyone was hurt.
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Arkansas State will enroll its first DVM class this fall, opening the state's first vet college in Jonesboro and shortening the commute for Memphis‑area students.
Memphis police released surveillance images seeking help to identify two men after a shooting at Ridgecrest Apartments in Frayser left a man hospitalized.
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Strong storms left more than 7,100 MLGW customers without power Tuesday; outages were concentrated on Mud Island and in Vollintine‑Evergreen.
Police issued a City Watch after 25-year-old Deonta White called friends saying he'd been abducted and a $500 ransom was demanded.
A Memphis jury convicted 37‑year‑old Adrienne Rosse of two federal cyberstalking counts after prosecutors say she mailed anonymous letters with explicit photos that targeted a Shelby County assistant district attorney.
Cloudy morning and highs near 84°F. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Friday, with heavy rain possible and a heightened severe threat early next week.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Olive Branch Airport's runway was closed Wednesday after a small-aircraft operational incident; emergency crews responded and no injuries were reported while investigators work the scene.
Tennessee agencies have opened a probe after nine teenagers left a Midtown Memphis treatment facility; seven were located and two remain unaccounted for.
Dyersburg Police posted a Most Wanted list Tuesday naming nine people sought on charges from domestic assault to weapons and drug offenses. Tips should go to 311 or Crime Stoppers.
A would-be robber pointed a gun at a Walgreens cashier and counted down before fleeing empty-handed, police say.
Community & Society in ...
OUTMemphis is building a $12M Midtown headquarters at 340 N. Cleveland St. to expand drop‑in services, youth programming and advocacy across the Mid‑South.
A man found severely injured near TN‑385 and Kirby Parkway died at a hospital; Memphis police have opened an investigation.
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