A woman was struck and killed Thursday night on Union Avenue in Midtown Memphis. Police say the driver stayed; the crash brings the city's pedestrian-involved tally past 100 this year.

A North Memphis man was shot in the eye Wednesday night on Faxon Avenue and taken to a hospital in critical condition, police say.

A Memphis family says their 6-year-old pug Bruno was shot near their home; the family plans to file a police report and is asking neighbors for information.

An appeals panel in Jackson heard arguments April 22 in the long-running fight over MPD’s second‑lieutenant rank, a case that could force demotions for more than 100 officers.

A Tennessee bill would tax some international transfers and channel part of the money into a Promising Futures child‑care pilot, drawing industry pushback.

Memphis Botanic Garden announced a five‑show Live at the Garden 2026 season featuring Alabama, John Legend, Patti LaBelle and more across June–September. Season and single‑show tickets will be available via Ticketmaster.

A pit bull attacked two people at the Summereast Apartments in east Memphis; police fired shots and the victims were taken to Methodist North and are expected to recover.

Covington police charged a 67-year-old former Tipton County bus driver after a 16-year-old's complaint and bus footage prompted an investigation. Authorities say a school-bus video was central to the case.

Cloudy morning and highs near 84°F. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Friday, with heavy rain possible and a heightened severe threat early next week.

A narrow Senate vote on April 22, 2026 blocked a late expansion to Tennessee's Education Savings Account program, leaving Knox County and higher income thresholds off the table.

A Haywood County judge revoked the bonds of Jeremy Tyus and Shelton Rice after hearings; prosecutors say both will be held without bail while the cases proceed.

The American Lung Association's 2026 State of the Air gave Nashville an F for ozone pollution, citing four unhealthy ozone days in the metro's worst county while short-term particle measures improved in several counties.

A Caesars Rewards member won $1,004,494.62 on a Dragon Link slot at Horseshoe Tunica, the casino says. It’s the second seven-figure hit there in under 30 days.