Collierville Fire & Rescue's recruit class completed their fifth week, focusing on practical firefighting skills such as using extinguishers and suppressing fires with foam.

Germantown Fire Department used Minecraft-themed skits to educate kids on fire safety, focusing on lithium-ion battery hazards during Fire Prevention Week.

Greg Clark, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts in Collierville, has received the prestigious TRPA Fellow Award for his significant contributions in his field.

Michael Dunavant was sworn in again as the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, after being nominated by Trump and confirmed by the Senate.

Judge Howorth recused himself from the Lindsey Whiteside case amid scrutiny of a lenient sentence for sexual battery, critiquing the DA's disclosure practices and stepping back from Barton's cases.

City employees protested outside Memphis City Hall against what they claim are unfulfilled labor agreements, with a particular focus on unmet promises by Mayor Paul Young's administration regarding MOUs.

Memphis releases data showing 1,217 arrests during a federal task force surge, with a high number of serious crimes reported starting to decline.

The Memphis Safe Task Force's arrest surge has overcrowded Shelby County Jail, increasing its population by 10%, and causing delays in booking and bonding processes.

MPD Deputy Chief Joe Oakley is retiring after a 37-year career, having served in various roles, and will continue contributing through the Retired Reserve Program.

Germantown Police Department welcomes Taz, a Dutch Shepherd from Slovakia, as their new K-9 officer. Officer Iacobucci will train Taz with a focus on detection and tracking.

Henri E. Brooks will receive the Lifetime Achievement Stone Award for her civil rights work at the Bartlett Performing Arts Theatre on October 18th, 2025.

Officer Andrew Turk graduates from Memphis Police Regional Academy, earning the Top Shooter Award with a perfect firearms score, and joins the Germantown Police force.

Former youth minister Lindsey Whiteside received a controversial sentence of house arrest for sexual battery without prison time, leading to debates about justice system leniency.