The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board, in a 6-3 vote, dismissed Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins after nine months, with Dr. Roderick Richmond named interim. Feagins plans to sue, amid community protest and talks of recall elections.

A Shelby County Sheriff's deputy was involved in a shooting, prompting an investigation led by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Details remain unclear.

Memphis Police apprehended three teenagers for a month-long spree of carjackings and violent robberies, starting with an incident at Ming’s Chinese Cuisine.

Memphis Police are seeking information on a shoplifting incident at Family Dollar on South Perkins Road on January 19, 2025, where diapers and other items were stolen. No arrests have been made.

Memphis Police seek information about two suspects in a shoplifting incident at Superlo on Quince Road. Their payment was declined, and they left without paying for groceries. No arrests yet; investigation ongoing. Public asked to help identify them.

Memphis Police seek info on a robbery at a gas station where a woman was assaulted and her car stolen. Suspect described; no arrests made. Tips requested.

Memphis weather will be variable with cloudy skies, showers, and temperatures ranging from highs of 49°F to lows of 14°F, along with mostly sunny but cold conditions on Martin Luther King Day.

Memphis police arrest multiple people for a series of violent crimes, including robbery and carjacking, aided by a 16-year-old girl posing as a date online.

The DOJ has sued Fayette County for voter discrimination, claiming their redistricting plan violates the Voting Rights Act by disenfranchising Black voters.

The U.S. Marshals arrested 18-year-old Terrecus Hamilton in Jackson, Tennessee, for attempted murder and aggravated assault following a December 26 shooting.

Memphis Police are asking for help with a robbery at a daycare, providing a suspect description and urging people to give anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.

The MSCS Board discussed the potential removal of Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins following no-confidence votes and allegations of misconduct, with divergent views on whether to extend her contract.

Two firefighters were injured while responding to an accidental electrical house fire on Hale Road in Whitehaven, Memphis, early Tuesday; their conditions are non-critical.