Memphis-Shelby County Schools reported an increased graduation rate of 84.4% for the Class of 2025, continuing a multi-year trend of improvement and outpacing some other Tennessee districts.

Inmate Dalton Goddard was found unresponsive in Shelby County Jail and later pronounced dead; TBI is investigating the cause, with an autopsy pending.

Memphis Mayor Paul Young plans to increase city employees' minimum salary to $40,000 and give Fire Division staff a 2% raise amidst SNAP benefit cuts.

Officer Owens of the Germantown Police Department has been named Officer of the Year by the Exchange Club of Memphis for his dedicated service since 2017, including roles in SWAT, firearms instruction, and active shooter response.

Quadruple homicide suspect Austin Drummond has been transferred to state prison due to disruptive behavior in jail, including smearing feces and security issues.

Germantown Fire Department used Minecraft-themed skits to educate kids on fire safety, focusing on lithium-ion battery hazards during Fire Prevention Week.

U.S. Marshals captured fugitive Kevin L. Brown in Clarksville, linked to a Memphis rapper's fatal shooting. He faces serious charges, highlighting effective interagency collaboration.

The University of Tennessee at Martin is hosting its 19th Young Writers Conference for high school students and educators, with registration closing on Oct. 24.

A teen in West Memphis was arrested after a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle and now faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and endangering a minor.

Collierville's Burch Library is hosting a Holiday Market with local vendors, artisanal goods, and family-friendly activities, accompanied by live violin music on November 23rd.

A shooting in Memphis' Nutbush neighborhood is under MPD investigation after occurring early Wednesday morning; details on casualties or suspects have yet to be released.

Josiah Coleman was re-arrested by Memphis Police for alleged auto thefts and a vehicle burglary, while out on bond for Domestic Assault, as part of an initiative to reduce violent crime.

Shelby County Health Dept. focuses on lead poisoning prevention in kids, providing education, outreach, and a recognition brunch during National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week.