Federal prosecutors charged Robert Scott Froberg Friday in the 1996 abduction and death of seven‑year‑old Morgan Violi after new forensic testing linked him to evidence.

Dozens of Memphis students staged a lunchtime walkout after classmates said a peer had been detained by ICE, bringing local attention to enforcement fears in the city. The action adds to a wave of youth protests over immigration operations this month.

Bishop David Talley has submitted his letter of resignation; the Vatican must accept it before any leadership change in the Diocese of Memphis.

A Memphis tax preparer admitted she filed more than 1,000 returns seeking over $9.25 million in fake credits. Sentencing is set for June 10, 2026.

Dense fog will slow Friday morning commutes in Memphis; advisory until 9 a.m. Expect sun and highs near 72°F by midday.

Thomas Tuggle, DeSoto County’s first Black sheriff in the modern era, vows tougher enforcement, cross‑border coordination and youth prevention programs.

Heavy police activity closed lanes on I-240 toward downtown after reports of a shooting; crews were seen at Regional One as authorities worked the scene.

A Lexus reported at about 100 mph ran a red light in Southwest Memphis, striking a Dodge and ejecting passengers; four people were hospitalized and detectives are searching for the driver.

A Memphis lawmaker warns Tennessee’s lottery‑funded HOPE scholarships could be squeezed as online sports betting climbs and retail lottery sales dip. An audit is due soon.

State party documents show former TV judge Joe Brown was marked "not qualified" and removed from the Tennessee GOP's certified list for Shelby County mayor. The change follows mid‑February filings and a party review of his petition.

A large contingent of Memphis police and Tennessee troopers were seen at Regional One and at South Perkins/Cottonwood Thursday; officials say details remain limited.

A 20-year-old South Memphis woman is charged with attempted first-degree murder and firearm-use counts after a shooting that struck a Volkswagen and sent the car into a pole.

Shelby County eviction officers found 17 dead animals at a Whitehaven home, including ten kittens; a warrant has been issued for the leaseholder and the investigation is active.