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Atoka police say six masked suspects used a shattered sunroof to steal a white Dodge Charger; the car was later found in Memphis. Neighbors are being asked to check security footage.
Prosecutors told a judge that Memphis rapper Big30 is a flight risk because a pending seven‑figure record deal could give him the means to flee. Dallas filings ask that a Tennessee bond be revoked while the federal case moves to Texas.
A Shelby County deputy used an SCSO drone to locate a homicide suspect hiding near Goodlett Farms; he was honored as patrol Deputy of the Month in April.
Real Estate & Development in ...
The Memphis Housing Authority opened a waitlist for Peach Tree Senior Living, a 79-unit senior property in Frayser. The list closes Friday, April 17, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Weather & Environment in ...
Unseasonably warm Wednesday with highs near 86°F; gusty winds and a chance of strong storms Thursday could disrupt outdoor plans.
The Poplar Avenue building that houses Growlers is on the market for $899,000, raising questions about the future of live music in Midtown.
Photos released by the city show crews razing a condemned house as part of a cleanup push; officials say 36 homes were condemned and torn down in 2025.
A Memphis woman charged in a 2020 motorcycle crash that killed Courtney Joyner was booked and released after paying $5,000 bail; court records list two misdemeanor counts.
South Memphis performer Chrishaun Akins says National Guard members tackled him on Beale Street and left him with a shoulder injury. Video of the takedown has renewed debate over the Guard's role downtown.
A woman was found dead Thursday on the 1600 block of East Holmes Road in Whitehaven. Memphis police say detectives have opened an active investigation.
Community & Society in ...
Ted Townsend, president and CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber, was placed on leave April 10; local reporting says reasons for the leave remain unclear.
Alexander Davis, 53, was found dead at the Marshall County Correctional Facility on April 6; MDOC says an autopsy is pending and an internal review is underway.
An early-morning collision on Poplar Avenue left a motorcyclist dead and Memphis police investigating the cause. Planners say Poplar is a persistent high-crash corridor.
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