Jaylen Johnson, a repeated violent offender and gang member, was sentenced to four years in prison following a joint operation by the MPD, MGU, and ATF.

Charlie Wilson's "Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout Tour" at Memphis's FedExForum was postponed to April 12, 2026, with existing tickets honored for the new date.

The Memphis Grizzlies launched their Dream Court program, with Ja Morant providing shoes and addressing his minor injury with optimism. The program aims to empower communities and promote unity.

The Shelby County GOP called for the resignation of Court Clerk Tami Sawyer after a bodycam video showed her confronting deputies; Sawyer refuses to resign, citing stress and threats to her life.

A woman died and two others were injured after an early morning multi-vehicle crash on I-240 near Getwell Road in Memphis. Initial reports of injuries were later corrected by the MPD to confirm only one fatality.

A business at 1751 Shelby Oaks Drive was burglarized twice on October 5, with a male suspect caught stealing on security footage. Police seek public help to find him.

The Germantown Business Summit on October 28 will focus on practical AI applications for business, with expert insights, networking opportunities, and a keynote by Scott Finney.

The trial of Sheldon Timothy Herrington Jr. for murdering university student Jimmie Lee moves to Madison County due to concerns about local jury impartiality after a mistrial.

Memphis police are investigating a fatal shooting in the Fox Meadows area; the victim was found deceased by officers upon arrival. No suspect information has been released.

The Memphis Safe Task Force arrested 562 individuals and seized numerous illegal firearms within two weeks as part of their crime reduction initiative.

Shelby County Health Department is offering free flu vaccines at local clinics and community centers on October 21, 2025, to curb rising influenza cases.

The Shelby County Commissioner Henri E. Brooks is opening the Community Voter Education Center in Memphis to promote voter registration and education.

Raleigh-Egypt High School's football coach, Trevin K. Wallace, was arrested on charges of drug possession with intent to sell and having drug paraphernalia.