The Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission advanced a Dutch Bros site plan in Lakeland. The proposal now moves to the city board for final approval and permits.

A South Memphis woman is jailed after police say she fired at a car with five children inside; no one was hurt. She faces multiple attempted‑murder and firearm counts.

A crash at Poplar Avenue and Yates Road in East Memphis left two dead and three injured. Police blocked the intersection as investigators worked the scene.

At an Olive Branch chamber luncheon, DA Matthew Barton touted a 38% drop in crime and argued tougher prosecutions are key to protecting growth.

Three juveniles allegedly turned a Nature's Earth yard into a crash scene, causing roughly $30,000 in damage and prompting juvenile summonses for felony vandalism.

Raising Cane’s opens April 13 at 7750 Winchester Road with a ribbon-cutting, live performances and giveaways for early customers. Expect a full morning of freebies and community fanfare.

An early-morning fire on Old Forest Road in southeast Shelby County left a home appearing to be destroyed; authorities have not yet confirmed injuries or a cause.

A Selmer man was sentenced to 100 months in federal prison after investigators found hundreds of images and videos of minors on his devices.

A child was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle on McMillan Street in South Memphis; Memphis police say the driver stayed at the scene and are investigating.

One year after an EF‑3 tornado killed five and damaged hundreds of homes, Selmer’s recovery is uneven and funding questions linger.

Warm, muggy Friday with a high near 85°F. Showers and gusty storms arrive Friday night into Saturday.

Federal agents say they seized more than 2,000 pounds of packaged marijuana at the FedEx World Hub in Memphis during a multi‑agency operation. Investigators are tracing shipping records.

A jogger was shot in the leg while running on Poplar Avenue in Crosstown. Police say the shooter fled in a white Chevrolet Malibu and investigators are seeking tips.