A body was found early Monday on North Merton Street in Memphis' Hollywood neighborhood; police say officers responded at about 5:22 a.m. and have released few details.

Police and National Guard closed blocks of downtown Memphis Friday night after a reported shooting near B.B. King Blvd and Peabody Place.

Jeff Webb, the Memphis founder of Varsity Spirit and a leading figure in modern competitive cheer, has died at 75. His death closes a half-century that built an industry now facing both acclaim and legal scrutiny.

A 28-year-old man was found shot inside a Clarksdale home and later died at a Clarksdale hospital; Coahoma County deputies are asking the public for tips.

A shooting tied to a $10 loan left police searching for a suspect who fled on a purple bicycle near Highland and Southern. Tips can be reported to CrimeStoppers.

A Shelby County penal farm supervisor was injured in an inmate attack on March 9. Officials say the sergeant was treated and released with non‑critical injuries.

A Shelby County Sheriff's Office motorcycle deputy was struck on Riverdale Road and taken to Regional One Health; the deputy is reported stable. The crash is under investigation.

A 911 call center Germantown expected county dollars for since 2020 is now on permanent hold after Shelby County redirected the funding. City leaders say they’ll keep pushing for a fix.

Society Memphis opened a 10,000‑sq‑ft skatepark, coffee bar and event space at 583 Scott St in Binghampton, offering lessons, contests and a Sunday farmers' market.

A large police response sealed off parts of Poplar Commons in East Memphis Sunday as officers and K‑9 teams secured the plaza.

A 33-year-old man was arrested after allegedly pointing a revolver at a clerk inside a Family Dollar; National Guard members detained him in the parking lot until police arrived. Bond was set at $55,000.

Sunny and near 75°F today. A strong system late Sunday into Monday could bring damaging winds and severe storms.

Former Memphis officer Samuel Mills was arrested on harassment and protection‑order charges after police say he showed up at an ex’s home and ignored a no‑contact order.