The FPHL will place a new franchise at Southaven’s Landers Center this October, restoring pro hockey to the Mid‑South and promising local economic benefits.

Police say a Memphis man drove an SUV into a couple outside a Hickory Hill sports bar, throwing a man onto another car. William Bass now faces multiple felony counts and is jailed on bond.

A 123,000‑square‑foot East Memphis office next to Dixon Gallery & Gardens will hit the market after Stryker vacates, creating a rare large‑block opportunity.

HB1939 would cap DCS caseworkers at 12 active assessment cases and require 12‑month resolutions; backers praise safety gains while the fiscal note warns of big hiring costs.

A former Southaven elementary teacher was arrested after an indictment accused her of abusing a vulnerable person. Court records list Renee Harris as in custody at the DeSoto County jail.

A dispute over $100 turned violent in Memphis' Fairlawn neighborhood late Wednesday; police are investigating. Tips can be submitted to CrimeStoppers.

Authorities launched a manhunt after 59-year-old Gerald Pete Samples escaped the Crockett County Jail in Alamo. Searches have spread into Gibson County as deputies follow leads.

Police investigated an overnight shooting near Memphis International Airport on Brewer Avenue; officials say details are limited and investigators are seeking tips.

An early‑morning shooting at an Exxon in Hickory Hill left pumps riddled with bullet holes and briefly closed the station while crews repaired the damage.

Cloudy morning warms quickly to low‑80s today; Thursday could reach the mid‑80s with gusty winds. A Friday front brings spotty showers and a cooler weekend.

Collierville's board cleared plans for a 4,300‑sq‑ft McDonald's near Carriage Crossing — the suburb's third. Permits and traffic questions remain as the project moves forward.

The Grizzlies said Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke will miss the rest of 2025-26 but are expected back for 2026-27. Zach Edey had a procedure and has no timetable.

A midday shooting at Tom Lee Park left a woman hospitalized and two people detained, police say. Investigators were on scene near the 300 block of Riverside Drive.