A motorcycle accident in north Shelby County led to one death. Authorities are investigating and have advised drivers to avoid the area. Details remain scarce as the investigation proceeds.

A 14-year-old boy in Memphis was robbed at gunpoint on Christmas Eve, assaulted, and forced to strip by four masked individuals. The stolen items included an iPhone 11, clothing, and cash.

A man died in a solo motorcycle crash on Christmas Eve in North Shelby County, with causes under investigation. Traffic was impacted near the accident site.

A motorcyclist died in a solo vehicle crash near the Shelby-Tipton County line in North Shelby County on Christmas Eve. The authorities are investigating the cause.

The 31st Annual Prayer Breakfast in Memphis, hosted by Commissioner Mickell Lowery, will take place on January 1, 2026, honoring the event's founder, the late Myron Lowery.

The Tunica County Sheriff's Office will close its Administrative Offices on December 25 and 26 for Christmas but assures round-the-clock emergency services will continue.

A 73-year-old Mississippi man was charged with first-degree murder after fatally stabbing a woman on December 23.

A juvenile was taken into custody following a non-fatal stabbing incident involving a domestic dispute on Harry Black Road in Clarksdale, Mississippi, as reported by the Coahoma County Sheriff's Office.

Memphis experiences an unusually warm Christmas with high humidity and temperatures reaching the mid-70s, with mild conditions persisting into the night. The warm weather is expected to continue through the weekend before a cool down next week.

A man drove to St. Francis Hospital after being grazed by gunfire on I-240 in Memphis. He didn't return fire during the incident involving an SUV driver. The MPD found his bullet-riddled car, and there were no other reported injuries or arrests.

The Memphis Fire Department participated in the Angel Tree Program, adopting over 50 children to provide them with Christmas gifts, reflecting their community commitment beyond emergency services.

Germantown police reported a series of crimes on December 22, including theft, fraud, vandalism, and harassment, shaking the suburb's holiday tranquility.

The Memphis Safe Task Force arrested 33 individuals, seized 8 firearms, and recovered a missing child, including actions against specific suspects for weapon and drug charges.