A SmartAsset ranking of 83 large U.S. cities put Memphis at No. 83 and Nashville in the bottom 10, blending crime, traffic deaths and public‑health metrics.

A North Memphis shooting left one roommate hurt while two other residents, including a toddler, were inside; police say Vincent Brown has been arrested and charged.

Lucy, a 14-year-old red panda who charmed Memphis visitors and aided conservation research, has died. The Memphis Zoo says she was the oldest female red panda in AZA-accredited zoos.

A shooting in the Parkway Village shopping area sent one person to the hospital Monday; police are investigating and asking residents to share footage or tips.

Shelby County is asking for a $125 million lifeline and emergency jail repairs as officials work to plug a thin reserve fund early in the fiscal year.

An Extreme Heat Warning covers Memphis through Tuesday, July 28, with highs near 98°F and heat indices up to 114°F. Cooling centers are open downtown for relief.

Court records and a police post name Corey Brandon Duncan as facing multiple felony counts in Shelby and Tipton counties after investigators say digital evidence and an alleged assault involved teens.

A man was critically injured after a hit-and-run in Orange Mound early Sunday; police say the driver fled and are asking witnesses to come forward.

A woman was killed Thursday night after being struck at Union Avenue and Auburndale in Midtown Memphis; police say the driver stayed at the scene.

An 18-year-old was arrested and charged after a man was found shot to death in a Frayser field; investigators say surveillance video and a search warrant tied the suspect to the case.

Dangerous heat settles over Memphis through Tuesday with heat‑index values topping 110°F. Cooling‑center info and heat‑safety tips are inside.

William "Bill" Cox, who led Olive Branch PD from 2022–2025, was booked on a domestic-violence charge and released after posting a $500 bond. Authorities have not released further details.

The Old Daisy on Beale Street is finally being repaired after a June 2025 electrical fire; the city and the insurer have approved a renovation plan. Crews were seen at the facade this week.