A federal judge in Memphis moved the sentencing of former Evolve Bank CEO Robert Hartheimer to June 4, 2026, after his January guilty plea in a child‑exploitation case.

A 23-year-old Dyersburg inmate died after being found unresponsive at the county jail; officials say early findings show a head injury and an autopsy has been ordered.

A Dyer County grand jury returned indictments April 16 charging two people with running a Suboxone smuggling operation inside the county jail. The filings include contraband and money‑laundering counts.

Five Democrats and two Republicans are on the May 5 Shelby County sheriff primary ballot. Candidates clash over conditions at 201 Poplar and staffing shortages.

Nineteen people were indicted after a two‑year West Tennessee probe that federal and local grand juries say targeted meth distribution across multiple counties.

After nearly 18 years, Muddy’s Bake Shop founder Kat Gordon is selling the Broad Avenue bakery to local entrepreneurs Micah Dempsey and Stacy Hinkle.

A seven-year-old female bald eagle found weak in Lauderdale County was treated at the Memphis Zoo and released back into the wild.

Two Southaven men pleaded guilty after an undercover sting recovered nearly 4,500 counterfeit fentanyl pills pressed like oxycodone; one defendant was sentenced to 15 years.

Sweet Magnolia founder Hugh Balthrop and Rumble Fish veteran David Lorrison are running Archives at Hotel Napoleon, pairing breakfasts, dinners and house gelato in the hotel's historic basement.

A man was found shot to death Monday in Castalia Heights; Memphis Police are investigating and asking the public for tips.

Claims in the Dollar General price‑overcharge settlement are due Monday, April 13, 2026. Eligible shoppers could get up to $20 or a $3 in‑store discount.

A shooting at a property on McFarlin Avenue in Henning left one person dead and another injured as deputies recovered multiple firearms.

Officers responded to a reported shooting in the 1400 block of Union Avenue early Saturday. Detectives are investigating and asking witnesses to call CrimeStoppers.