Julie Northcott was hired by the Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office as Correctional Program Administrator to help reduce recidivism with a grant-funded position focusing on addiction, mental health, and life trauma.

Brandon Isabelle convicted on multiple charges, including the murders of Danielle Hoyle and her infant, in a trial that included over two dozen witnesses.

Commissioner Britney Thornton hosts the second annual Hoop 2 Be Heard basketball tournament in Orange Mound to empower youth, featuring local teams and a $1,000 prize.

National Guard troops have been deployed in Memphis as part of a federal task force to combat local crime, a move supported by state Republicans but met with skepticism by local leaders.

TDOT to partially close I-40 East in Haywood for repairs; right lane from mile marker 48 to 50, including THP weigh station, affected from Friday evening to Monday morning.

Devaron Taylor received an 18-year sentence for his role in Memphis Officer Joseph McKinney's death, despite not firing the fatal bullet. Taylor's gunfire at police led to the tragic event.

A train broke down in Tupelo, causing traffic disruptions at Eason Blvd. and Ryder St., which was communicated by the local police through social media, advising alternative routes.

A woman died following a complex car crash in Memphis, with police indicating a possible third vehicle's involvement.

A car buyer was robbed at gunpoint by a seller from Facebook Marketplace when he tried to purchase an Infiniti Q50 at a Chick-fil-A in Memphis. No injuries were reported, but the suspect is still at large.

An attempted robbery occurred at a Memphis Circle K store; the suspect failed to enter, shot the doors, and fled. Police seek information on the armed male suspect.

Memphis leaders united for a "Moving Memphis Forward" forum focusing on public safety and collaboration, with local dignitaries and law enforcement discussing strategies to improve quality of life.

xAI inaugurated its $80 million Colossus Water Recycling Plant in Memphis, with the largest ceramic membrane bioreactor, processing up to 13 million gallons of wastewater daily for industrial use.

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.