A 37-year-old former DeSoto County elementary teacher was sentenced to nine years in federal prison after prosecutors say child sexual-abuse images were found on his devices.

Three people were arrested after a Covington shooting that left one man hospitalized and multiple vehicles damaged. Two suspects are being held without bond.

A man remains in critical condition after an early-morning shooting near Prescott Road and Sharpe Avenue. Police describe a male suspect and are seeking tips.

Officers responded to the 300 block of East Brooks Road after an overnight shooting; the victim was later pronounced dead at a hospital, authorities say.

A Sikeston man was arrested after police say searches turned up about 13 pounds of meth, hundreds of grams of cocaine, guns and drug paraphernalia during a multiagency probe.

A pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in Memphis' Medical District Monday night. Police are asking witnesses to call CrimeStoppers at 901‑528‑CASH.

MPD investigated an overnight shooting at an apartment complex on Georgetown Drive near Kenosha Road; authorities have not confirmed injuries.

A Haywood County man was sentenced to 92 years after a jury convicted him of repeatedly raping his daughter, prosecutors said.

Police cordoned off East Brooks Road near Gemini Drive in Whitehaven after an early-morning shooting; MPD has not yet released details on victims or suspects.

New national data shows a spike in financial sextortion, and TBI says its ICAC squad is handling dozens of Tennessee cases. Guidance and reporting resources included.

A Haywood County judge gave Jermis Jones a life term plus 34 years after he was convicted in the December 18, 2022 shooting death of Perish Tyus while she dropped off their child.

Police cordoned off part of Jesse Turner Park Monday after an incident near the playground; authorities have released few details.

Downtown Memphis courthouses were closed Tuesday after flooding and a loss of running water forced the suspension of General Sessions and Criminal dockets.