Shelby County Fire Department's Recruit Class 86 is undergoing intense training, including drills on gear usage, search and rescue, physical fitness, and forcible entry, to prepare for firefighting challenges.

Germantown residents are invited to partake in a public hearing on June 9 for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, offering feedback on municipal financial plans and a proposed tax adjustment.

Germantown focuses on cardiac emergency preparedness, aiming to train residents in CPR and striving for the American Heart Association's HEARTsafe designation, with innovative tools improving survival rates.

Shelby County officials propose a $5.5 million investment in a specialized crime lab to improve investigative capabilities and crime-solving efficiency.

Inmates at Tennessee correctional facilities celebrated educational achievements, with graduations in various programs, supported by local institutions and TDOC's educational initiatives aimed at reducing recidivism.

The Germantown Police Department reported numerous vehicle-related thefts and other incidents, including property theft and narcotics possession, across various neighborhoods.

A man died after a Southeast Memphis shooting; police seek information but haven't released suspect details. Community members mourn and call for focus on positivity and change.

An 18-year-old is held without bond for fatally shooting two students near Booker T. Washington High School, with the case proceeding to a grand jury.

A juvenile was arrested for the murder of Joshlyn Dyson after a shooting in Memphis; the suspect is facing charges including First Degree Murder in Perpetration of an Aggravated Robbery.

Memphis expects a hot, mostly sunny day today with highs around 90°F, while upcoming days will see increasing clouds and chances of showers and thunderstorms, reaching up to 60% likelihood on Friday and Saturday.

Samantha Marion, accused of voluntary manslaughter in Pastor Ricky Floyd's death, is set for a preliminary hearing. Her defense claims a video shows her fearing for her life before the shooting.

Memphis rapper Andre Scott, known as YNC TraiSlime, was arrested for first-degree murder after a deadly gas station shooting. Authorities linked him to the crime through fingerprints on a soda case. His accomplice remains at large.

Authorities responded to a bomb threat at the Southern Wire Corporation in Olive Branch, evacuating the area and disabling a suspicious device with a robot.