Inmate John Leath Halley Jr. was found unresponsive in his cell at Lafayette County Detention Center; lifesaving efforts failed, and the cause of death is under investigation.

Tree removal in Shelton Park led to a temporary closure of Church Street in Covington, Tennessee, with traffic detours in place until noon as announced by local police.

Memphis Police are looking for a suspect in a theft from a truck that occurred on Mendenhall Road, where copper wire was stolen from an MLGW vehicle during daylight hours. They request public assistance.

Millington is seeking a new Board of Mayor and Aldermen member for Position #7 after Mike Caruthers' departure. Application period open until October 24.

Memphis Police investigate a non-fatal shooting at Pershing Park Apartments following an argument between a man and his girlfriend, with the suspect still at large.

Memphis is set for pleasant autumn weather, including sunny skies and temperatures in the 80s, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms over the weekend.

Lindsey Whiteside, an ex-youth minister, pleaded guilty to the sexual battery of a minor and received a sentence of house arrest, inciting criticism for its leniency given the evidence and her position of trust.

Memphis Police arrested Corey Lurry, a suspected murderer and gang member, charging him with First Degree Murder and other offenses, as part of their efforts to enhance public safety.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee discussed the ongoing efforts and impact of the Memphis Safe Task Force, including the arrest of criminals and seizure of weapons, amidst debates over enforcement and a contested buffer law.

Two off-duty Memphis Police officers were arrested for alleged drag racing by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. They were relieved of duty pending investigation.

Memphis police reported a deadly shooting in Orange Mound, where a man killed one woman, injured another, and then shot himself. The incident followed an argument and all involved were critically hospitalized.

The Germantown Police report details a week of varying activity, including arrests for unlawful firearm possession, merchandise theft, identity theft, and narcotics possession, with a peaceful Saturday but other days marked by crime.

A child was fatally struck by a vehicle in South Memphis; a woman is detained as the police investigate the incident near Airways Boulevard and Ketchum Road.