Memphis’ Hospitality Hub will serve as a cooling center from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, with free transportation available for people seeking relief from the heat.

The Smith family has created FWS Enterprises to coordinate wealth and giving, and offered a $50M matching challenge to the Memphis Zoo — a move that formalizes their philanthropy.

Three men were charged after a Hickory Hill resident was allegedly beaten and struck with a glass bottle and a handgun; police say video evidence is part of the probe.

Court records and a police post name Corey Brandon Duncan as facing multiple felony counts in Shelby and Tipton counties after investigators say digital evidence and an alleged assault involved teens.

Three juveniles were arrested after investigators tied them to 21 vehicle thefts across Memphis; several cars were recovered and the probe is ongoing.

A viral clip shows a large iguana named Titan vaulting from a FedEx package inside a Memphis shipping store; the owner secured the reptile and no one was injured.

A 21-year-old was arrested after police say a PlayStation 5 was taken at gunpoint during a Facebook Marketplace meetup in Memphis’ Raleigh neighborhood. Detectives say a photo lineup led to the arrest.

Permits filed for the Levee Apartments — a 10‑building, 16‑acre project in Cordova's Amherst development with amenities and a possible 2028 move‑in timeline.

Memphis City Council adopted Ordinance 5975 raising sewer fees citywide, phasing in tenant charges and new per‑1,000‑gallon rates in 2027–2028 to fund plant upgrades.

Memphis police and Tennessee National Guard sealed off streets in Castalia Heights Tuesday; crime‑scene tape was placed near Hamilton K‑8 and officials have not released details.

Three people were killed and about a dozen others wounded in a shooting at Savannah Williamson Park in Denmark; investigators are reviewing camera footage and seeking tips.

Dangerous heat peaks Tuesday in Memphis with heat‑index values up to 116°F. Expect storms tonight and check local cooling‑center options downtown.

State troopers arrested a 24-year-old Mississippi man on I‑20 east of Minden in connection with a Ridgeland drive‑by. He was processed in Webster Parish and is awaiting extradition.