The University of Memphis reports increased freshman enrollment for Fall 2025 by 4.3%, with a rise in Tennessee and law students, while maintaining overall stability in student numbers.

Memphis Police Department reports the lowest crime rates in 25 years, covering all major categories for the first eight months of 2025, expressing commitment to further reduce crime.

Dr. Maureen E. O’Brien wins the 2025 Teaching Excellence Award for her impactful work as a psychology educator at CBU.

Memphis has established a trusteeship to guide the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) through a transformation, appointing Rodrick Holmes as operations trustee and interim CEO, alongside Walter Person as financial trustee.

Memphis Mayor Paul Young addresses the potential deployment of the National Guard to combat crime, emphasizing a preference for community and police efforts over military intervention.

Memphis leaders consider National Guard deployment for crime control, with mixed reactions from officials and community members on its potential impact and effectiveness.

The West Tennessee Detention Center, operated by CoreCivic, started housing ICE detainees, amidst local employment hopes and controversy over the facility's conversion to an ICE detention site.

Memphis police's warrant operation in Frayser led to a Bartlett officer's lacerations; specifics undisclosed. School nearby unaffected, ensuring safety and normalcy.

A gas leak in Bartlett led to evacuations and traffic disruptions, with residents briefly displaced and gas service halted. The situation was managed by local authorities and MLGW crews.

The National Weather Service forecasts a week of warm, sunny weather for Memphis, with highs near 94-98 degrees and mostly clear nights with lows around 70s.

The Tunica County Sheriff's Office charged Michael Cage with murder and related crimes in a case from last year. Three others were previously charged for the same incident.

Covington, Tennessee police arrested a couple for attempting to steal wooden pallets from a Tractor Supply store, linking them to previous similar thefts.

Memphis Police investigate a shooting in Whitehaven, leaving one man critically wounded; no suspects detained.