The Memphis Police Department has added 17 PSTs to its force, who will manage traffic and respond to crashes. They may become police officers after more training.

ESPN reports the Memphis Grizzlies are open to trading point guard Ja Morant, who's averaging 19 PPG and is signed through 2028. Despite injury and off-the-court issues, including a social media incident, the Grizzlies are assessing his market value.

Memphis city offices and trash collection are closed on January 19, 2026, for MLK Jr. Day. Residents must adjust bin placement times; some services are limited.

A man was found stabbed to death in a Frayser neighborhood, and a woman connected to the victim was detained. The investigation is ongoing to uncover the circumstances of the incident.

Marques Griffin was charged with manslaughter after fatally shooting a suspected burglar at his East Memphis apartment. The incident and investigation are ongoing.

State Rep. Gabby Salinas proposes a bill to create ICE-free zones at schools and churches in Tennessee, requiring ICE to notify these institutions prior to entry. The bill aims to protect communities from fear of abduction and family separations.

A Memphis doctor was convicted of health care fraud and misusing medical devices, billing over $41 million for unnecessary procedures and using poorly sterilized equipment.

Memphis Police investigate ATM fraud at a First Horizon ATM on Mendenhall Road, urging public assistance after security footage showed suspects using a stolen debit card between October 10-14, 2025.

Dr. James Dale was awarded Innovator of the Year by UT Research Foundation for his work on a vaccine against Group A streptococcus, which causes rheumatic heart disease. His partnership with Moderna could revolutionize mRNA vaccine development.

GHS-TV from Germantown High School and CMTV College in Tbilisi, Georgia, created a joint broadcast to promote cross-cultural understanding among students.

A measles exposure risk occurred at Memphis International Airport on Dec 30, 2025, and Jan 3, 2026. Health officials have issued alerts and provided guidance on checking vaccination status and isolating if symptomatic.

The Memphis Safe Task Force reported 67 arrests and recovered 10 guns, including the arrest of gang member Montavius Wells for first-degree murder, as part of their effort to reduce violent crime.

Germantown plans to upgrade Cameron Brown Park and seeks community input through public meetings, highlighting improvements such as a new parking lot, trail connectivity, and a synthetic turf field.