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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation named Douglas Martinez wanted in a "Fugitive Friday" post; authorities say he's wanted out of Shelby County for registry and supervision violations.
A boy was injured in a shooting Thursday at Greenbriar Apartments in Frayser and was taken to the hospital in non-critical condition. Police have opened an investigation.
The U.S. Marshals‑led Memphis Safe Task Force arrested two people wanted in separate Shelby County homicides, catching suspects in Olive Branch, MS, and Raleigh, NC.
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Bacarra Mauldin says she was fired while on FMLA leave and has sued the city and MATA, seeking reinstatement or up to $1 million in damages. The filing challenges MATA’s spending review and termination process.
A 2-year-old was accidentally shot in the hand at an apartment complex near Le Bonheur and taken to a hospital in noncritical condition. Memphis police are investigating.
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Haywood County commissioners approved a USDA-backed loan of more than $78 million to build a new high school, clearing a major financing hurdle despite a split vote.
A man was rushed to the hospital after a shooting in Frayser; several people are detained and police say the suspect is known to the victim.
Shelby County court records show charges against Touched by an Angel founder Larry Hunter were dismissed on April 9 after a February arrest on domestic-assault counts.
A Memphis woman was arrested after police say she set a Jefferson Avenue Buddhist temple on fire while a monk was inside. Investigators estimate about $10,500 in damage.
U.S. Marshals arrested a man in Memphis who was wanted in a Tupelo child‑molestation case. He remains in Shelby County Jail pending extradition to Mississippi.
Mayor Lee Harris’ county budget puts $11.9M toward replacing Treadwell K‑8 in Highland Heights while proposing a $2.66 tax rate and modest pay raises.
A late-night two-vehicle wreck near the I‑55/I‑240 interchange killed one person and left another in critical condition, Memphis police say. Investigators remain on scene.
A Collierville traffic stop Tuesday night turned up an illegal automatic-style firearm, drugs and $2,100, the department says.
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