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.

A shooting occurred on Gaylord Lane in Memphis; a sedan fired at a residence, targeting a Ford F-150. No casualties were reported, and Memphis Police seek witness information.

The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for parts of the Mid-South, with temperatures and heat indexes reaching potentially dangerous levels.

Germantown police report a rise in crime on August 14, 2025, including narcotics arrests, vehicle thefts, vandalism, and fraud, causing increased community concern.

Memphis drivers faced delays due to northbound lane closures on Kirby Parkway at Quince Road for an ongoing investigation, with no immediate reopening time.

Memphis Police reported a carjacking on Kansas Street where two men stole a woman's car at gunpoint. The vehicle was later found abandoned; suspects remain at large.

Collierville honored Bill Samisch and Corinne Derenburger for their contributions to local parks in a ceremony, inducting them into the Parks Hall of Fame.

The University of Tennessee at Martin announces its annual FutureStar Leadership Summit for eighth-graders, highlighting college experience and leadership. Registration is open until September 12, and the event is scheduled for September 30.

Memphis Police delivered school supplies to Sheffield Elementary to show appreciation for teachers, promoting community unity as part of #StrongerSaferMemphis initiative.

Term limits for Memphis Shelby County School board members starting in 2026 were approved, with ongoing debate about aligning terms with election cycles.