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A Memphis victim used an AirTag to trace a stolen backpack that held a Taurus .38; police released surveillance photos and asked the public for tips.
Nearly two years after 19‑year‑old Maalik Cade was found shot in South Memphis, his mother Deborah Golden continues to press police while CrimeStoppers offers a reward. The family says they still hope a tip will break the case open.
Real Estate & Development in ...
The city posted the first public draft of a zoning map tied to Memphis 3.0 and is asking residents to review parcel‑level changes. Neighborhood groups have already raised concerns.
A pedestrian was killed on I-240 near South Parkway East early Wednesday, prompting a police fatal-crash investigation and southbound lane closures.
An appeals‑court hearing on March 13 will shape the future of Cortez Braham Jr.'s eligibility — and could expose Memphis to retroactive NCAA penalties. The Tigers are watching closely.
Mayor Paul Young has formed a task force to cut red tape and marshal capital toward 10,000 homes in the city’s core by 2030, with a focus on North and South Memphis and downtown.
Politics & Govt in ...
A federal judge heard testimony in Lauren Stokes' wrongful-termination suit after her firing over an Instagram post. Her lawyers called seven witnesses and asked the court to compel Chancellor Boyce to testify.
A man was critically injured in a shooting on Mackham Avenue; Memphis police say three people are detained and an investigation is underway.
An evidentiary hearing is set Feb. 19 to decide whether jurors in the Sanjeev Kumar trial were exposed to outside influence; Kumar was convicted on 40 counts and faces April sentencing.
Two people were shot Wednesday in Bolivar's Taylor Cove area; police are investigating and asking residents to contact tip lines.
A House subcommittee advanced HB1704, a bill that would criminalize certain forms of undocumented presence and reentry, setting up a likely legal fight over federal preemption.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny and mild today; heavy rain and thunderstorms likely Saturday night into Sunday with 1.5–2.5 inches possible.
A Memphis father filed a $4 million suit against MSCS and former teacher Joseph Blodgett after finding explicit material on his daughter’s school-issued tablet. The complaint accuses the district of negligence.
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