Southern Miss wing Tylik Weeks has committed to Memphis, bringing nearly 20 points per game to Penny Hardaway’s roster.

A man was left in critical condition after a shooting Friday in Whitehaven near Parkhurst Cove. Police say they are asking witnesses with video or tips to call CrimeStoppers.

Marshall County tax assessor Barbara Belfoure was indicted on federal wire-fraud charges tied to alleged false COVID-relief loan applications. She pleaded not guilty and was released on a $10,000 bond.

A Memphis man was arrested after an April 13 shooting in Castalia Heights that left Ulric F. Brooks Jr. dead; police say cellphone and doorbell video are central to the investigation.

A late-night crash on Stage Road in Raleigh killed a passenger and critically injured two infants; police arrested the driver on suspicion of DUI.

Five Hancock Middle School students stopped a school bus after their driver blacked out during a medical emergency; video shows them steering, braking and administering medication.

Sediver is expanding its West Memphis plant after producing more than five million insulators. The move will add about 40 jobs and scale production toward additional shifts.

Officers were called to the 4300 block of Hawkeye Street early Friday after reports of gunfire; investigators say its unclear who fired or whether anyone was hurt.

Arkansas State will enroll its first DVM class this fall, opening the state's first vet college in Jonesboro and shortening the commute for Memphis‑area students.

Potbelly Sandwich Works will open four East Tennessee locations — including downtown Knoxville — under local franchisees the Patel brothers. Addresses and opening dates were not included in the company's release.

Police and National Guard units closed Pillow Street and Doris Avenue in South Memphis after reports of shots fired. Investigators said no victim has been located.

A woman is in critical condition after a hit-and-run near North Parkway and East Parkway in Midtown Memphis. Police say a blue SUV fled the scene and investigators are seeking tips.

A new HHS OIG audit finds widespread generator and maintenance failures at U.S. nursing homes and places Tennessee in a medium‑risk category. Families and regulators face fresh questions about enforcement and readiness.