Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. pleaded guilty to five federal tax‑evasion counts and will resign from the commission amid a probe into grant payments tied to his businesses.

Calvary Episcopal is planning a memorial and archive at the 87 Adams site to honor roughly 3,800 enslaved people sold there, backed by Monument Lab and community researchers.

A 41-year-old man was seriously injured Sunday after a Jackson police officer shot him on East Lafayette Street. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will review the case.

A woman was critically wounded in a shooting on the 3100 block of Aden Street in Frayser; police say a silver car fled the scene and are asking for tips.

The Memphis Safe Task Force continued operations during a winter storm, resulting in 22 arrests and the recovery of illegal firearms, with notable arrests including individuals charged with assault and robbery.

Memphis Police reported an aggravated assault at Rooster’s Market, where two individuals allegedly fired a gun over a Red Bull's price before fleeing the scene.

Collierville has closed town facilities due to icy conditions, prioritizing public safety, with services resuming gradually and officials providing safety advice.

A natural gas device ignited, causing an explosion at a future pain management clinic in Olive Branch, with no injuries reported and no ongoing threat to the public.

The NWS issued multiple advisories for the Mid-South due to hazardous weather, emphasizing safe travel, heating practices, and protection against cold risks.

A hit-and-run driver struck a utility pole on Marshall Road, causing a road closure while crews repair the damage and restore power. Sheriff Beasley urged the public to avoid the area.

Collierville Fire & Rescue warns of the dangers posed by ice and snow falling from rooflines, urging caution when walking near buildings during winter.

Three Memphis caregivers were charged with TennCare fraud after allegedly falsifying timesheets and billing the state for hours they didn’t work.

Memphis halts solid waste collection due to unsafe road conditions from a winter storm, urging residents to leave their bins curbside until services resume.