A convicted murderer, Anthony Green, was mistakenly released after a clerical error at Shelby County Jail despite a revoked bond for his murder conviction. Authorities have now issued a warrant for his re-arrest.

Shelby County Sheriff's Office moved 113 inmates to Tennessee state prisons to address local jail overcrowding and prepare for an expected increase in arrests.

Germantown celebrates a teacher and a student for their exceptional contributions, awarding Nikki Benzing and Addison Abney with Teacher of the Month and Youth Excellence Awards, respectively.

Memphis renamed its Youth and Family Resource Center to A C Wharton, Jr. Youth and Family Resource Center to honor the former mayor's dedication to youth and family services.

MSCS recommends closing five schools due to maintenance costs and declining enrollment, affecting over 1,200 students. The process involves community engagement and will culminate in a February 2026 board vote.

Jarius Henderson was arrested after a multi-county car chase for auto burglary, evading arrest, assault against an officer, and possession of a stolen vehicle.

Memphis police seek Tony Caldwell for burglaries at East High School and the University of Memphis, with items recovered and an arrest warrant issued.

Millington, TN announces a road closure on Big Creek Church Road for railroad maintenance from September 22-26, advising residents to seek alternate routes.

A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run on I-240 in Memphis when struck by a Chrysler merging onto the interstate. The suspect fled, and police are investigating.

A juvenile was critically injured in a shooting at a Memphis Exxon station; police seek leads from the public following surveillance footage of the suspects.

The Shelby County Division of Community Services seeks Germantown residents' input through a survey on health and well-being, incentivizing participation with prize drawings.

A Covington man was arrested for making threats on social media against correctional officers and medical staff. The police acted promptly upon discovery of the posts.

A fire at an MLGW substation in Memphis caused a power outage for over 11,000 customers, including the Memphis Zoo. Firefighters and MLGW crews quickly restored most power.