Collierville has updated its beer ordinance, simplifying permit classifications and lifting some restrictions to reflect current community standards and support local business growth.

The Memphis Grizzlies announce a series of community events called 'Grizz Around Town' starting August 29, with opportunities for fans to engage before the 2025-26 NBA season.

Memphis police report a residential burglary on August 16, 2025, where an unknown person forcibly entered a home on Morning Woods Drive at 7:10 p.m., stealing items and fleeing in a white Toyota.

Ex-Memphis homeschool basketball coach Andreus Shannon received a 12-year federal prison sentence for sexually abusing an underage player and cyberstalking her as an adult.

Gunshots were fired into the air at an Arlington Waffle House after a customer argument, with no injuries reported. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.

Memphis Police arrested Camarion Galison for attempted first-degree murder and other charges, while Cameran Bonds is sought for similar crimes including domestic assault. The case involves a string of violent crimes including a motel shooting.

The Memphis Police Department's Fugitive Unit has made over 1,000 arrests and cleared over 1,200 warrants this year in efforts to improve public safety.

Memphis Fire Department battled a massive fire at a vacant shopping center, with one firefighter sustaining a minor ankle injury. Cause of the fire is under investigation.

Memphis police search for a suspect linked to a stolen Chevrolet Silverado found abandoned after fleeing officers.

The Memphis Police reported a 2015 Kia Optima theft, later finding the vehicle unattended due to mechanical failure. Two suspects remain at large.

A shooting in Southaven, Mississippi resulted in one fatality and one person detained. Details are limited, but the incident is considered isolated with no public threat.

Severe thunderstorms in the Mid-South left over 5,500 without power, with Memphis Light, Gas and Water working to restore it. Downed trees and road blockages were reported, but no injuries occurred. Power restoration progress was made overnight.

The Collective Blueprint is hosting a career event in Memphis to connect young adults with local employers, fostering career opportunities and mentorship.