A Shelby County jail transport van was struck in a hit-and-run on I-40 near Summer Avenue; several inmates suffered minor injuries and were taken for evaluation. Investigators say the striking car fled the scene.

A man was taken into custody after handing a note demanding cash at the Germantown post office; no injuries were reported and investigators are interviewing the suspect.

Jeremiah “BiC Fizzle” Northern was taken into custody after a July 6 shooting on Fairview Drive that left one person dead; police say a suspected robbery preceded the gunfire.

A federal hearing is set for July 22 after DeSoto County residents, including Supervisor Robert Foster, sued over a judicial map they say dilutes most voters’ influence.

MHP says two people died and dozens were hurt during the Independence Day travel period after separate crashes in Marion and DeSoto counties; troopers investigated about 110 wrecks statewide.

Four Memphis caregivers were indicted after investigators say they submitted falsified TennCare time records for in‑home services.

A 20-year Covington police corporal was fired after an internal investigation into complaints from 2018–2020. The department has referred the case to Tennessee POST while outside investigators review.

A man was critically injured after a vehicle jumped the curb and struck him near Orange Mound early Saturday; police are reviewing video and asking for tips.

A 24-year-old Kennett man died and a 13-year-old passenger was airlifted after a rollover on U.S. 412 east of Senath, troopers say. Both occupants were ejected and were not wearing seat belts.

A late-night shooting on July 2 in the Rangeline area left a man dead. Memphis police located and detained a 17-year-old who was charged with second-degree murder.

Triple‑digit heat index today and through the Fourth; downtown cooling centers are open. Stay hydrated and avoid heavy outdoor exertion in the afternoon.

A National Weather Service special weather statement warns of pea-size hail and 40-mph gusts for Memphis, Southaven and West Memphis through Wednesday evening. Officials urged residents to seek sturdy shelter.

A West Memphis officer was arrested in Memphis on misdemeanor domestic battery charges and placed off duty as investigations proceed.