Shelby County confirmed its first measles case of 2026 and identified exposure windows at a Bartlett Hobby Lobby and an Aldi in Lakeland. Health officials say risk is low.

A man was killed on a Henning walking trail after a pack of stray dogs attacked. Authorities have ordered an autopsy and are asking the public for tips.

The Army Corps plans to spray herbicide over 5,500 acres at Arkabutla Lake; DeSoto residents say they want clearer answers about safety and timing.

Three-year-old Joseph Martinez was found dead after being taken from his Parkway Village home; police have detained the father and opened an active death investigation.

Three people were killed and about a dozen others wounded in a shooting at Savannah Williamson Park in Denmark; investigators are reviewing camera footage and seeking tips.

A registered sex offender in High Point Terrace was re-arrested after neighbors reported he was following and photographing women. Records and registry forms raise fresh questions about monitoring after release.

Dangerous heat peaks Tuesday in Memphis with heat‑index values up to 116°F. Expect storms tonight and check local cooling‑center options downtown.

Postland LLC promised remote workers $4,200 a month to repackage and reship goods, then employees say the company vanished. The BBB has logged 100+ complaints and investigators found no active office in Memphis.

A 21-year-old was arrested after allegedly texting that he'd bring a rifle to Temple Israel and 'shoot the Jews,' police say.

A father and son face attempted second‑degree murder charges after police say they slashed and beat a customer inside Brothers Grocery in south Memphis.

Invasive hammerhead flatworms are being found across Tennessee. Experts warn against bare‑hand contact and outline safe removal steps.

State troopers arrested a 24-year-old Mississippi man on I‑20 east of Minden in connection with a Ridgeland drive‑by. He was processed in Webster Parish and is awaiting extradition.

Bartlett is hiring a full‑time fire marshal with pay up to $106,924 and a benefits package. The role oversees prevention, inspections and investigations.