Ephrim Cook, 66, is charged with first-degree murder and firearms possession in the shooting death of Fredrine Booker, 47, in Gadsden. The incident is under investigation.

Tennessee Valley Authority has approved a 5.25% energy rate increase, affecting TVA customers with an average monthly bill rise of $4.35 starting in October.

Brandy Rucker was rearrested in connection with the murder of a St. Jude doctor; her bond is set at $1 million.

A 19-year-old from Oxford died in a car accident after the vehicle was found submerged in a Lafayette County pond; authorities are investigating the cause.

The University of Memphis is planning to build the Liza Wellford Fletcher Stadium as a tribute to Eliza Fletcher, who was abducted and killed in September 2022. The project will start with a $7 million fundraising effort.

A Munford officer shot a woman after a chase in Tipton County. The TBI is investigating the incident which began with a failed traffic stop and ended with the use of stop sticks.

George Harris has resigned as MSCS's Executive Director of Safety and Security days after his appointment, citing personal reasons, leaving the district to seek a new leader amid concerns.

Hideki Matsuyama leads the FedEx St. Jude Championship with a five-shot advantage, while his competitors trail behind as they compete for advancement and prize money.

Matsuyama and McCarthy are tied for the lead at the FedEx St. Jude Championship, with Burns and Scheffler close behind. Spieth faces struggles, as McCarthy pushes through a torn labrum.

An 80-year-old Memphis man was found deceased from a stabbing, and the next day, his home caught fire, leading to an ongoing investigation but no other injuries.

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for parts of Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee, with heat index values up to 112 degrees.

Jeff Mayo has resigned as Arlington Community Schools superintendent due to a cancer diagnosis, with Dr. Allison Clark stepping in as the interim leader.

A man was injured in a violent robbery at the South Memphis Market where his necklace was stolen and he was subsequently shot by one of three suspects.