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Germantown-based JX Investments paid $4.6M for French Village Square at 4069–4111 Summer Ave, taking over a largely occupied neighborhood center with upstairs space to repurpose.
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Aura, a new restaurant/pub/event hall, has filed for a certificate of occupancy to take over a 3,200‑sq‑ft suite on Winchester Road; the application is under review.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A man was wounded in a Saturday morning shooting in Memphis' Raleigh neighborhood; two people were detained and police say the investigation is ongoing.
University of Memphis launched Tennessee Timberworks to turn hardwoods into mass-timber jobs and projects across the state.
A federal judge gave Darius Moore a 210‑month sentence after his conviction in a multi‑defendant fentanyl case tied to the Young Mob. The term follows earlier sentences for two co‑defendants.
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.
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.
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