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An April 24 inspection gave Curry Bowl Indian Cuisine a score of 77 after inspectors found temperature, storage and sanitation failures. The restaurant must fix the issues before a recheck.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A man pulled a gun on a Lyft driver April 24 in the 1300 block of Faxon Avenue in Memphis; the suspect remains at large and police are asking for tips.
Two puppies stolen from a Winchester Road pet shop in Oakhaven were recovered unharmed after a task‑force stop; three people have been charged.
Weather & Environment in ...
Enhanced severe‑weather risk for Memphis Monday into Tuesday. Gusty winds and heavy rain may disrupt evening commutes.
Politics & Govt in ...
Lawmakers added $7M to the FY27 budget to unlock federal Summer EBT benefits, but the $120-per-child grocery payment won’t arrive until summer 2027.
A person was killed in an overnight shooting at the Walgreens on Elvis Presley Boulevard in Whitehaven; police say preliminary information points to an attempted robbery.
Warm, mostly dry Sunday with highs near 85°F. Watch Monday–Tuesday for strong to severe storms and heavy rain.
Belly Acres will close its Collierville restaurant on April 30 after failing to meet sustainable sales targets. The Southaven Silo Square location will remain open.
Police responded to the 2400 block of Shasta Avenue after reports of gunfire in North Memphis. Authorities confirm injuries and are seeking tips.
Police issued a City Watch after 25-year-old Deonta White called friends saying he'd been abducted and a $500 ransom was demanded.
A Memphis father says his 8-year-old was pinned and stomped at recess, treated at Le Bonheur and is now suing the school district and parents named in the case.
A Ripley resident jumped from a second‑story window as deputies served drug warrants; authorities say they seized meth, fentanyl, pressed pills and a rifle.
A Memphis jury convicted 37‑year‑old Adrienne Rosse of two federal cyberstalking counts after prosecutors say she mailed anonymous letters with explicit photos that targeted a Shelby County assistant district attorney.
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