Mason Police Chief Rick Jewell sued the town and Mayor Eddie Noeman, saying he was cut off from pay and is seeking $22,320 in back wages plus damages; town minutes show a divided board.

Highs near 80°F today. Heavy showers and storms likely Saturday, with 1–2 inches possible.

A June 2023 aggravated rape conviction in Shelby County is set for sentencing on April 10, 2026; prosecutors say the defendant faces 25–40 years.

A 41-year-old man was arrested after a shooting at a Crittenden County home left a 35-year-old woman dead and three children at the scene.

Task‑force agents raided a Whitehaven house tied to a November child fentanyl overdose and recovered fentanyl, scales and other drug evidence; prosecutors will consider charges.

Smoke from a Fayette County blaze drifted into Collierville Sunday evening; crews are monitoring the scene and officials urged residents to call 9‑1‑1 for heavy smoke or flames.

A Memphis tax preparer admitted she filed more than 1,000 returns seeking over $9.25 million in fake credits. Sentencing is set for June 10, 2026.

Thomas Tuggle, DeSoto County’s first Black sheriff in the modern era, vows tougher enforcement, cross‑border coordination and youth prevention programs.

Heavy police activity closed lanes on I-240 toward downtown after reports of a shooting; crews were seen at Regional One as authorities worked the scene.

Life Church plans a roughly $19M, 50,000‑sq‑ft Global Hub at its Eads campus; the church has raised part of a $12M campaign and is moving into final design and permitting.

Cook Out will convert the former Back Yard Burgers at 1723 Union Ave into a drive‑thru; the chain has floated Memphis for expanded operations.

A chemical spill early Wednesday closed part of the FedEx World Hub on Democrat Road in Memphis. FedEx says no injuries were reported and directed customers to fedex.com.

Jim 'N Nick's is building its first Mississippi restaurant at 8401 McGregor Crossing in Olive Branch; construction is underway but no opening date has been announced.