A victim, Deonte Fletcher, died after being shot in River Valley Lane, Memphis. Police found an AR-style firearm and casings, and urge witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers.

Memphis Police Department launched "Operation Code Zero" targeting illegal activities such as gun and drug offenses, vehicle theft, and gambling. Community responses were varied.

The National Weather Service advises caution in Memphis as the heat index may reach 109 degrees, with continuing high temperatures and humidity levels.

Memphis Police seek help to catch suspects in a burglary on Thrift Avenue involving the theft of tools and minibikes.

Germantown city and school leaders discussed a $100 million Houston High School renovation to strengthen their partnership and address educational goals.

A federal jury convicted Turante Nunn of illegal gun possession as a felon, with his past felonies potentially leading to a life sentence under the Armed Career Criminal Act.

A woman was fatally shot at City Place at Germantown Apartments; two men are in custody. Authorities arrived around 10 p.m. and the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The motive is unknown and the investigation is ongoing.

A mother was killed and her two children injured in a shooting by the children’s father in Tunica County, with the suspect later found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot.

Shelby County partners with All 4s to offer free pet vaccinations against rabies and parvovirus, plus microchipping on July 19th at Millington Primary School, from 7 to 11 am.

Three thieves stole two trailers from a Memphis lot after breaking in and removing identifying features from their van. Police seek public assistance.

Margaret Wakefield, a Rhodes College student, is participating in the Academy for Civic Education and Democracy at George Washington University to enhance her leadership skills and experience in public service.

Dr. Sanjeev Kumar's defense seeks a trial venue change, citing prejudicial local media coverage. They challenge the federal charges as "duplicitous," while prosecutors argue the indictment's validity.

A carjacking at gunpoint took place early Thursday at the Elvis Presley Boulevard Inn in Memphis, with the suspect fleeing in a stolen Nissan Juke. The vehicle was later recovered and the suspect remains at large.