A Memphis man is charged with attempted second-degree murder after shooting at his sister and young relatives, leaving a 2-year-old injured by debris. Community members are calling for action against gun violence.

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.

Inmate Nevin Whetstone, serving life for murder, escaped from Mississippi State Penitentiary; public warned not to approach and to contact law enforcement.

Two former DeSoto County officials plead guilty to corruption-related charges, with Charles Roberts implicating unemployment fraud and Tony Herring Jr. linked to a car theft ring.

A car crash in Memphis left an adult and two juveniles injured; all in non-critical condition. Police responded to the incident involving an overturned vehicle.

A woman died after being shot on Wellons Avenue in Frayser, Memphis. Police are investigating, with no details on the shooter yet. They're urging witnesses to contact CrimeStoppers.

Woman found dead in a car submerged in an East Shelby County pond, with no initial signs of foul play as per SCSO; identity not released pending investigation.

A collision between a Ford F-150 and a Harley Davidson motorcycle on Highway 302 in Marshall County resulted in the death of the motorcyclist, Miguel A. Gonzales.

A fatal six-vehicle crash in southeast Shelby County left one dead and four critically injured, including a child, with the sheriff's office investigating.

A Memphis gynecologist is indicted on charges of sexually abusing patients, unsanitary reuse of medical devices, and healthcare fraud, according to the US Attorney's Office.

The Germantown Police weekly report highlights narcotics arrests and property thefts, indicating local law enforcement efforts and community challenges.

The Memphis Police highlighted drunk driving's dangers, noting nearly 300 annual deaths in Tennessee and urging the use of alternatives like rideshares.