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Traffic stops around the West Tennessee Strawberry Festival in Humboldt led to six arrests and multiple firearms seizures, the task force said.
A Memphis man faces first‑degree murder counts after Anna Scott was found dead on May 4; investigators say surveillance and a recovered box cutter link a suspect to the scene.
A Friday‑night shooting at Webb Banks Passive Park in Brownsville left one person dead and three others seriously hurt. TBI and Brownsville police are investigating and asking witnesses to come forward.
A jury returned a $38 million medical‑malpractice verdict for a Mid‑South woman on May 8, 2026. Tennessee’s damage caps and likely post‑trial challenges could significantly reduce the final payout.
Family & Kids in ...
MSCS told families that every third‑grader should be ready to retake the ELA portion of the TCAP because of the timing of state score releases. The retest will help shape promotion, tutoring and summer‑learning plans.
Memphis police cordoned off a gas station on Ridgeway Road near Knight Arnold after an early‑morning shooting in Hickory Hill; no injuries have been confirmed. Investigators remain on scene.
A juvenile-court hearing for the 16-year-old charged in the Shelby Farms Park shooting was continued while new counsel prepares; the case returns June 1.
Late-night gunfire at an Orange Mound club left multiple people hurt; police say the suspect is unknown and investigators are canvassing the scene.
Memphis police investigated a late-night shooting in East Memphis near Rhodes Avenue. Detectives worked the 4100 block as the probe remained active.
A predawn shooting in Soulsville left police investigating on May 4; shooter unknown and investigators are seeking tips.
Weather & Environment in ...
Clear skies and a high near 74°F today in Memphis. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Tuesday–Wednesday with heavy rain possible along I‑40.
Community & Society in ...
Five Hancock Middle School students stopped a school bus after their driver blacked out during a medical emergency; video shows them steering, braking and administering medication.
Food & Drinks in ...
Waffle House is building a third Jonesboro spot on East Johnson Avenue near NEA Baptist; signage is up and the 24‑hour diner is meant to serve hospital staff and visitors.
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