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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A DeSoto County inmate, John Riles, received a five-year sentence for assaulting a jailer with a Taser, an incident initially leading to minor injuries.
Vanessa Murtaugh, ex-chair of the Tennessee Inmate Disciplinary Board and former assistant DA, was charged with statutory rape involving a 17-year-old.
Politics & Govt in ...
Katie Carayiannis, a St. Agnes Academy senior, received the Germantown Education Commission's February 2025 Youth Excellence Award for her impact on the community through tutoring, cheerleading, and volunteering.
A man in Hickory Hill was critically injured in a shooting; Memphis Police are seeking suspects seen fleeing in a white SUV.
Missouri woman, Lisa Findley, pleaded guilty to mail fraud for attempting to defraud Elvis Presley’s family by falsely claiming ownership of Graceland. She faces up to 20 years in prison.
A Mississippi man faces multiple charges, including attempted second-degree murder, after shooting at a car and injuring a woman outside a Memphis club.
A man was fatally shot in Memphis' Hickory Hill neighborhood. The victim, familiar with the suspect, was found at 11 p.m. on Ashridge Place. No arrests reported; investigation ongoing.
Weather & Environment in ...
Memphis weather forecast predicts clouds clearing for a warm afternoon, with a sunny trend into the weekend. A Flood Advisory is in effect for the Mississippi River at Memphis.
A Mississippi man, James Clark Jr., was sentenced to 10 years for meth trafficking, followed by supervised release. The DA emphasized a hard stance against drugs.
Memphis Police are investigating an accidental shooting at Infiniti Sports Bar in Frayser, where an employee's gun discharged while cleaning, critically injuring one person.
The NWS in Memphis has issued a flood advisory for the Mississippi River, warning of high water levels and advising caution, especially near riverbanks.
Arlington, TN, announces a temporary closure of Memphis-Arlington Rd from Feb 24th to Mar 3rd for drain pipe repairs, with a detour via Lamb and Evergreen Rd.
MLGW is repairing a water main break in East Memphis that led to flooding and traffic issues, with police managing disruptions and MLGW emphasizing community cooperation during repairs.
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