A broken water main opened a sinkhole on Covington Pike Thursday, closing the Covington Pike/Chiswood intersection and prompting a city traffic alert.

Police detained three men inside a Midtown McDonald's on Union Avenue after an "armed‑party" call; Memphis police say there were no injuries. Investigators are reviewing video.

Federal data show U.S. hires fell to a 3.1% rate in February, the weakest since April 2020. Memphis residents and counselors say openings are getting harder to find.

A Horn Lake man pleaded guilty to one count of “unnatural intercourse” after prosecutors say he had sex with the family dog Toby; sentencing is pending.

A man was critically injured in a shooting at the KFC on Highway 64 in Lakeland; a woman was detained and Memphis police are investigating.

A Memphis woman faces second‑degree murder charges a year after a March 29, 2025 shooting at Hillview Apartments that left Andrew Ladeartis Jackson dead.

Courtney Berry’s family has sued Shelby County, alleging jail staff failed to provide proper aid after he was found unresponsive last March.

Two Shelby County deputies were arrested and charged with aggravated assault after a March 29 call in the 9500 block of Morning Shadow Drive. Both deputies have been relieved of duty while the probe continues.

A Friday shooting on Winchester Road in Hickory Hill left one man injured and two people detained, police say. Investigators are processing the scene.

A Southeast Memphis shooting left a man in critical condition and a person detained, police said Friday night. Detectives are investigating and asking for tips.

Cloudy, mild Friday gives way to gusty winds and brief showers; temperatures tumble into the 50s. Saturday will be sunny but dry, raising elevated fire danger.

Shelby County Sheriff's Office says 33-year-old Everett Walker is wanted for first-degree murder and is considered armed and dangerous. Tips: 901-379-7625.

An early‑morning shooting at an Exxon in Hickory Hill left pumps riddled with bullet holes and briefly closed the station while crews repaired the damage.