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Jamison Leggett, 41, was sentenced to 40 years after being convicted on child‑sex charges, DeSoto County officials said. He must register as a sex offender and has no parole eligibility.
A Memphis man wanted in the abduction of Huntsville realtor Ronald Dumas Jr. was arrested in Ingham County, Michigan, the family and authorities said. The arrest could lead to extradition and state charges.
Two men were killed and four others were critically injured after a one-vehicle crash on I‑40 near North McLean Boulevard late Monday, police said.
A 32-year-old Tunica man identified as Michael 'Bubble' Wilson left court Monday during a robbery trial; deputies revoked his bond and are seeking tips from the public.
A shooting on Mynders Avenue in East Memphis left a woman dead; police say the man later shot himself and died at a hospital.
Memphis police are seeking four men after a driver was shot on Gage Avenue last Saturday. Detectives say two suspects fired while the victim was in his car; tips: 901‑528‑CASH.
A repo driver faces attempted second‑degree murder charges after police say he beat a vehicle owner with a metal pipe in Whitehaven, leaving the man hospitalized.
Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk Tami Sawyer was indicted on six federal counts alleging she misused roughly $44,607 in public funds for personal expenses.
An 8-year-old was critically injured in an ATV crash at Central Avenue and Glenn Rogers Sr. Street in Memphis, police say.
A 19-year-old was arrested and charged after a Saturday shooting in Horn Lake that left a 20-year-old dead. Investigators say the incident appears isolated as a court date is set.
MBI agents joined Senatobia police after a shooting outside the city's Walmart left at least one person hurt. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.
Two children were found dead and their mother critically injured in Kenton. State agents from the TBI are leading the investigation.
Open Arms Care notified clients June 9 that emails containing names, Social Security numbers and medical details may have been accessed. The nonprofit set up a hotline for questions.
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