Shelby County Sheriff's Office moved 113 inmates to Tennessee state prisons to address local jail overcrowding and prepare for an expected increase in arrests.

A 19-year-old West Tennessee man, Garrett Baughman of Wildersville, has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for enticement of a minor. Prosecuted under Project Safe Childhood, the case involved FBI and local authorities. Baughman will also face five years of supervised release and registration as a sex offender.

Two suspects broke into Forward Storage in Memphis and stole items, but the manager retrieved his belongings. Police seek tips through Crime Stoppers.

Germantown celebrates a teacher and a student for their exceptional contributions, awarding Nikki Benzing and Addison Abney with Teacher of the Month and Youth Excellence Awards, respectively.

Brandon Isabelle's trial began for the 2022 murders of Danielle Hoyle and her newborn, with jury selection and opening statements occurring early this week.

Inmate Deandre Pickering was found unresponsive in his cell at Dyer County Jail; pronounced dead despite emergency response efforts. Officials are investigating, with an autopsy planned. Sheriff Box offered condolences and assured a thorough inquiry.

Memphis renamed its Youth and Family Resource Center to A C Wharton, Jr. Youth and Family Resource Center to honor the former mayor's dedication to youth and family services.

Prosecutors appeal a decision to grant a new trial for three ex-officers in Tyre Nichols' case, following a recusal that suggested bias in their previous convictions.

MSCS recommends closing five schools due to maintenance costs and declining enrollment, affecting over 1,200 students. The process involves community engagement and will culminate in a February 2026 board vote.

Jarius Henderson was arrested after a multi-county car chase for auto burglary, evading arrest, assault against an officer, and possession of a stolen vehicle.

Germantown's TraVure development's final phase gets approval for a new 34,000-square-foot building that will include retail and office spaces on Poplar Avenue.

Commissioner Henri E. Brooks is hosting voter education forums in Memphis to explain the voting process, featuring hands-on voting machine practice and Q&A sessions, starting September 27.

Memphis weather forecast predicts overcast skies, high humidity, and rain in the coming days, with temperatures in the low 70s and a chance of thunderstorms.