A former Shelby County corrections officer, Tamillian Young, was arrested by U.S. Marshals on federal contraband charges for smuggling items, including tobacco and drugs, into a penal facility.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools reported an increased graduation rate of 84.4% for the Class of 2025, continuing a multi-year trend of improvement and outpacing some other Tennessee districts.

Derrick Cole was arrested in Memphis for sexual crimes against a minor and transmitting HIV, following a year-long fugitive period after his indictment.

Inmate Dalton Goddard was found unresponsive in Shelby County Jail and later pronounced dead; TBI is investigating the cause, with an autopsy pending.

The Germantown Business Summit on AI, with 65 attendees, highlighted leveraging AI for efficiency, featuring keynote speaker Scott Finney who emphasized the necessity of AI integration in business.

Memphis Mayor Paul Young plans to increase city employees' minimum salary to $40,000 and give Fire Division staff a 2% raise amidst SNAP benefit cuts.

Covington, Tennessee local authorities are addressing concerns of federal assistance disruptions by increasing police patrols, collaborating with community partners, and offering support to families in need.

The Memphis Cares Initiative, a collaboration between Memphis city, Shelby County, and local organizations, aims to help families affected by SNAP benefit cuts by expanding food pantries and services.

Memphis Safe Task Force arrested Johnny Miller in West Memphis for attempted murder and other charges related to an October shooting in Memphis, Tennessee.

Nick Coln, former H.W. Byers High athletic director, was arrested for embezzling funds meant for athletic equipment from student athletes via CashApp.

The Memphis Police Department warns of increasing copper theft, advising property owners on preventative measures and promoting the Connect Memphis program for public-police cooperation.

Avery Dargie becomes president of UTHSC's Medical Student Executive Council, working to improve the medical education and campus life while considering a future in emergency medicine.

An MPD officer's squad car fatally struck a pedestrian near the University of Memphis. The incident occurred Thursday night, with the victim succumbing to critical injuries. An investigation is ongoing, with traffic around the scene affected.