A Hernando construction‑site stabbing led to a 25‑year MDOC sentence and 10 years of post‑release supervision after the defendant pleaded guilty to attempted murder, officials said.

Federal agents searched a Cordova home tied to Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty early Wednesday; authorities have not disclosed the purpose of the search.

Mostly sunny and warm Wednesday, with highs near 86°F. Showers and thunderstorms return Thursday and intensify into Saturday; gusty winds possible.

Mid‑80s and breezy Tuesday; showers and thunderstorms likely beginning Thursday. Expect gusts near 30 mph and several rounds of rain through the weekend.

Unseasonably warm, breezy week arrives with highs in the low-to-mid 80s. Showers and thunderstorms return midweek, with gusts possible early in the week.

Jaylen Wells will miss the rest of the season after surgery to repair a tendon avulsion fracture in his right big toe. The Grizzlies' roster gap widens as more players remain sidelined.

A No Kings march at Church Park in Memphis began peacefully but ended after police used pepper spray and made arrests, according to local reporting.

The Tennessee Senate passed a bill March 27 that would stop school districts from suing the state over accountability steps, intensifying debate over a possible Memphis takeover.

Memphis City Council met March 26 to map out how 25% of property-tax revenue from AI sites could pay for streets, housing and community programs near the Colossus campuses.

A Ripley man was sentenced to life plus 26 years for the 2022 shooting that left an 18‑year‑old dead and two children wounded.

A former Southaven elementary teacher was arrested after an indictment accused her of abusing a vulnerable person. Court records list Renee Harris as in custody at the DeSoto County jail.

Jacques Louise Bakery is moving from Overton Square to Cooper‑Young and will take over the former Muddy’s space. The gluten‑free bakery says demand drove the expansion.

A pedestrian was killed near Shelby Farms after a driver fled the scene. Memphis police and CrimeStoppers are asking the public for tips.