Commissioner Britney Thornton hosts the second annual Hoop 2 Be Heard basketball tournament in Orange Mound to empower youth, featuring local teams and a $1,000 prize.

National Guard troops have been deployed in Memphis as part of a federal task force to combat local crime, a move supported by state Republicans but met with skepticism by local leaders.

An attempted robbery occurred at a Memphis Circle K store; the suspect failed to enter, shot the doors, and fled. Police seek information on the armed male suspect.

xAI inaugurated its $80 million Colossus Water Recycling Plant in Memphis, with the largest ceramic membrane bioreactor, processing up to 13 million gallons of wastewater daily for industrial use.

A business at 1751 Shelby Oaks Drive was burglarized twice on October 5, with a male suspect caught stealing on security footage. Police seek public help to find him.

The Germantown Business Summit on October 28 will focus on practical AI applications for business, with expert insights, networking opportunities, and a keynote by Scott Finney.

The Shelby County Commissioner Henri E. Brooks is opening the Community Voter Education Center in Memphis to promote voter registration and education.

Shelby County Pre-Trial Services supervisor Nakesha Humphrey is indicted for her alleged role in a jail contraband operation following a sheriff's office investigation.

The Memphis Fire Department is promoting fire safety with a focus on lithium-ion battery use during Fire Prevention Week, aiming to educate the public on battery risks.

Memphis expects heavy rain and thunderstorms early in the week, with a potential for high rainfall amounts, before conditions improve with sunny days towards the weekend.

The Memphis Safe Task Force operation led to 74 more arrests and seized 16 firearms, as reported by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. Total arrests reached 227 with 65 weapons confiscated. The task force's efforts may be impacting local crime rates.

Morgan Steel celebrated National Manufacturing Day by inviting the Memphis community to explore manufacturing innovation and opportunities, highlighting workforce development and education.

The new Community Voter Education Center in Memphis, initiated by Commissioner Henri E. Brooks, aims to boost civic involvement and help voters with registration and understanding of election processes.