Two women briefly bolted from custody during a court transfer to Jail East in east Memphis; both were recaptured and face felony escape charges, officials say.

Family members boosted a CrimeStoppers reward to $12,000 in hopes of new tips in the 2024 killing of 27‑year‑old Kelsay Franklin.

Courtney Berry’s family has sued Shelby County, alleging jail staff failed to provide proper aid after he was found unresponsive last March.

Police taped off St. Paul Avenue near Boyd Street in South Memphis as detectives investigated a reported shooting in the New Pathways neighborhood.

A man was critically injured Monday night in a shooting on the 3400 block of Wild Rye Lane in Hickory Hill. Police are investigating and asking residents to share tips or footage.

A man was critically wounded in a shooting on Yale Road and one person was detained as Memphis police investigated.

A Shelby County jury convicted Deandre Wilkins of aggravated assault in a parking‑lot attack; prosecutors say he faces a mandatory 15‑year sentence and must serve 60%.

A Memphis man says he was jailed for about a month after police accused him of stealing cars he purchased from an impound; he’s now suing the city, two officers and Walmart.

A Fayette County caregiver faces TennCare fraud and theft charges after prosecutors allege she submitted false claims totaling $10K–$60K; she's held on $100K bond.

A late-night shooting at Orchard Hall on Lane College's Jackson campus left a 19-year-old dead; one person was detained and police are asking for tips.

Tunica deputies arrested 20-year-old Deonte Taylor after a high-speed chase and K9 apprehension near Robinsonville casinos. He faces multiple felony counts and was issued a $45,000 bond.

A 9-year-old girl was shot on Glenroy Drive in Memphis' Richwood neighborhood and is in non-critical condition, police say. Deputies are investigating.

One man was killed and two others were wounded in a Whitehaven shooting on West Shelby Drive. Police say suspects fled in a silver Dodge Dart and are asking for tips.