Five Democrats — including incumbent Joyce Dorse‑Coleman — are competing for the District 9 MSCS seat. The May 5 primary pits neighborhood concerns and a state‑takeover fight against one another.

Tennessee lawmakers backed $311M toward a new $350M UTHSC College of Medicine building in Memphis, which officials say will expand class sizes and modernize training. The project aims to boost the state's clinical workforce.

A man was critically injured Thursday evening after gunfire outside Thompson Heights Apartments near Getwell Road. Police have blocked Stribling Street and are asking for tips.

Mimeo is adding $31 million to its Memphis operations while seeking a tweak to a local tax-incentive deal. City economic leaders will review the request this week.

A two-vehicle crash on I-269 southbound Wednesday killed one person and ejected two others, shutting lanes as Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated.

Police released a photo of a man who allegedly peered over a bathroom stall in East Memphis on Feb. 27. CrimeStoppers is asking for tips.

Big Bad Breakfast plans a Cooper‑Young location in the former Mulan space. City filings and visible renovations suggest a full build‑out is underway.

Shelby County deputies and task‑force agents were staged at Shelby Farms Park on April 14, blocking exits and prompting unconfirmed social reports about a playground emergency.

A Memphis woman was arrested after a crash where two toddlers were found unbuckled; authorities say she admitted to drinking and the children were referred to DCS.

MPD renewed its appeal on April 13, 2026 in the unsolved June 23, 2024 Binghampton shooting that killed Andre Page. Investigators and CrimeStoppers are asking for tips.

Historic Mason Temple will receive $1.2M in federal funds for long-term repairs and technology upgrades as part of a broader package that also backs Clayborn Temple.

A man was shot and killed Saturday in Oakhaven. Police say the suspect fled in a maroon sedan and investigators are asking for tips.

Lawmakers approved stricter deed-preparation rules after a fake Graceland foreclosure highlighted title-theft gaps. New verification steps take effect July 1, 2026.