Memphis violent crime down nearly 40%, but officials warn against complacency
According to MPD, murders, rapes, aggravated assaults, robberies, vehicle thefts and burglaries are all down nearly 40% compared to this time last year.
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MSCS will pay the state oversight board’s salary. But who will fund its work?
It’s unclear whether the MSCS oversight board’s decisions will be backed by state or local dollars.
Richie Saunders perfectly fits a Grizzlies franchise best known for its ‘grit and grind’ culture
Memphis' front office wanted Saunders so badly that they reportedly turned down a number of trade offers from other teams for the No. 32 pick.
Memphis students improve on state reading tests but struggle in math
Preliminary TCAP data shows Memphis middle school students are falling behind in math, while high school performance significantly improved.
Memphis Grizzlies select son of Juneau legend Carlos Boozer in NBA Draft
Like father like son, another Boozer has heard his named called in the NBA Draft
As the fight over the Memphis schools takeover looms, these parents say they’re hopeful for change
At an event run by Memphis Lift, local parents said they’re optimistic about the new state takeover board improving district performance.
Denman Chasing History This Week At State Amateur In Memphis
The Tennessee State Amateur has been played every year since 1919. Over the course of more than a century of competitions, only two golfers have been able to...
MPD seeks suspect after firing shots at driver in Grahamwood neighborhood
Memphis Police are searching for a suspect accused of firing shots at a driver in the Grahamwood neighborhood on Thursday.
Man hospitalized after shooting near Southeast Memphis restaurant
Memphis Police are investigating after a man was seriously injured in a shooting near a restaurant in Southeast Memphis late Friday night.
Free community health event addresses gaps for Memphis families
Memphis families packed a community health and wellness event on Saturday, getting free screenings and support all under one roof.
MPD detains two after pursuit ends with crash in Parkway Village area
Memphis Police have two people detained after a police pursuit on Saturday ended in the Parkway Village neighborhood.
Making sense of losing your sense of smell; more GLP-1 benefits
Q: I know vision and hearing can fade with age, but lately I seem to have less ability to smell things, from flowers to garbage. Is that age-related too? -- Cindy R., Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis-Shelby County Schools sue Tennessee over state takeover
Memphis-Shelby County Schools leaders are challenging the law that creates a nine-member GOP-appointed oversight board to control key district decisions.
What’s in store for the Memphis school takeover? Houston’s timeline offers clues.
The 2023 Texas school takeover is often praised by Tennessee Republicans who want to see things such as significant curriculum and staff changes quickly replicated in Memphis.
MLGW employees asked to reapply for their jobs in modernization efforts
Memphis Light, Gas, and Water said that they are changing job requirements and classifications as technology has improved.
Memphis Flyway opens at Tom Lee Park, offering new views of the Mississippi River
Memphis River Parks has unveiled The Memphis Flyway, the final major capital feature of Tom Lee Park’s award winning redesign plan in Downtown Memphis.
Memphis Restaurant Association urges city council to approve AutoZone Park upgrades
The Memphis Restaurant Association sent a letter to the Memphis City Council this week urging the approval of $5 million in upgrades to AutoZone Park, where the Memphis Redbirds, the Triple-A affiliate of th...
Memphis man gets 211 months plus three years supervised release in Arkansas federal caseFreddy Najil, 37, w...
Memphis man gets 211 months plus three years supervised release in Arkansas federal caseFreddy Najil, 37, will spend the next 211 months in federal prison forbank robbery and being a felon in possession of a...
12-year-old Monette boy returns home after two-month hospital stay
Monette hosted a parade this weekend for a boy who beat two autoimmune diseases that kept him in the Le Bonheur Children’s hospital in Memphis, Tennessee for two months.
Memphis police officer injured after squad car hit in early-morning crash
The Memphis Police Department is investigating after an MPD squad car was involved in a crash Wednesday morning.
Memphis cooling center opens as temperatures rise
Need a relief from the blazing heat? The Hospitality Hub of Memphis announced that the cooling center will be open on Wednesday afternoon.
Memphis man arrested in Florida for felony battery
A Memphis man has been arrested in Florida after the Walton County Sheriff’s Office said that he injured a 72-year-old resort employee.
Walmart brings drone delivery to Memphis
Memphis is one of several newly-announced cities joining the program, which will soon cover 17 U.S. markets.
Are more Memphis school closures on the horizon? The state takeover could mean yes.
Texas school takeovers praised by Tennessee Republicans have resulted in school shutdowns, a trend experts say holds up nationwide.