A Shelby County jury convicted Eric Goolsby of child sexual abuse and related charges with evidence including the victim's testimony and medical examinations.

An overnight fire destroyed a home in Covington, Tennessee, with authorities and the TBI investigating the cause. No one was injured as the homeowner was away.

Former Memphis officer Patric Ferguson pleaded guilty to federal charges, including civil rights, kidnapping, and weapon offenses, related to the 2021 abduction and murder of Robert Howard. His sentencing is set for November 13.

Memphis agents seized 10 pounds of meth and a pound of marijuana in a drug bust, part of an ongoing investigation by the West Tennessee Drug Task Force.

Shelby County Health Department reports an upcoming appeal on a denied septic system installation in a flood zone, to be reviewed by the Groundwater Control Board.

The University of Tennessee at Martin is planning to open a new satellite campus at the historical Wildwood Farm in Germantown for agricultural and equestrian studies.

A man was killed in a hit-and-run in East Memphis, prompting an ongoing police investigation and a roadway closure. No suspects have yet been identified.

A burglary attempt at Power Tools in Memphis was thwarted by an alarm, prompting an investigation by local police who are seeking public assistance to identify the suspects.

Muriel Malone Nolen has been appointed as the Executive Director of Shelby County's CVRCC, with Stephanie Williams as Deputy Director, aiming for enhanced victim support services.

A $10,000 reward is offered for leads on the fatal shooting of Ole Miss football player Corey Adams at a party in Cordova, where over 40 casings were found.

Senator Brent Taylor announced the transfer of 30 more state inmates from Shelby County Jail to reduce overcrowding, following a previous transfer of 41 inmates. Overcapacity at the jail has caused strain and recent inmate deaths.

Elevated lead levels were found in the water at Memphis schools, prompting district action and concern among parents and students. Remediation and testing efforts are underway.

The Jackson Fire Department responded to 849 calls, trained for 499 hours, and reached 935 citizens in July, demonstrating dedication to community safety and education.