Jamison Leggett, 41, was sentenced to 40 years after being convicted on child‑sex charges, DeSoto County officials said. He must register as a sex offender and has no parole eligibility.

A nine-member state oversight board will meet Thursday in Nashville to elect officers and appoint committees that will shape oversight of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.

Arlington approved site plans for a Big League Multi‑Sports Complex and a 7 Brew drive‑thru, clearing the way for new recreation and retail on Airline Road.

A Memphis man wanted in the abduction of Huntsville realtor Ronald Dumas Jr. was arrested in Ingham County, Michigan, the family and authorities said. The arrest could lead to extradition and state charges.

Two men were killed and four others were critically injured after a one-vehicle crash on I‑40 near North McLean Boulevard late Monday, police said.

A 32-year-old Tunica man identified as Michael 'Bubble' Wilson left court Monday during a robbery trial; deputies revoked his bond and are seeking tips from the public.

CACI filed a WARN notice saying up to 75 contractor positions at Naval Support Activity Mid‑South in Millington will be cut, with separations slated to begin Aug. 1.

A shooting on Mynders Avenue in East Memphis left a woman dead; police say the man later shot himself and died at a hospital.

Memphis police are seeking four men after a driver was shot on Gage Avenue last Saturday. Detectives say two suspects fired while the victim was in his car; tips: 901‑528‑CASH.

A repo driver faces attempted second‑degree murder charges after police say he beat a vehicle owner with a metal pipe in Whitehaven, leaving the man hospitalized.

Sunny and hot today with highs near 87°F. The NHC is watching a Gulf disturbance with about a 50% chance to develop; heavy rain possible Thu–Fri.

Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk Tami Sawyer was indicted on six federal counts alleging she misused roughly $44,607 in public funds for personal expenses.

Residents of an 11‑story Memphis building say chronic elevator failures have left elderly and disabled tenants stranded; one resident says they crawled nine flights.