Memphis Democrats mobilizing voters while Republicans campaign one month after congressional map splits cit...
Memphis Democrats mobilizing voters while Republicans campaign one month after congressional map splits city into three districts
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Memphis Pride Festival celebrates 50 years of LGBTQ advocacy
The city of Memphis celebrated Pride Month this weekend with thousands attending the 51st annual Memphis Pride Festival.
Memphis Ice Cream Festival marks Overton Park’s 125th anniversary
Overton Park is kicking off its 125th anniversary celebration this weekend with the Memphis Ice Cream Festival.
Memphis launches ‘Family Fun Fridays’ summer program with family event in Raleigh
The City of Memphis kicked off its “Play Your Park” program Friday in Raleigh, offering families free activities as part of an effort to provide positive alternatives for youth.
Investigation underway after body found in Oakville area, police say
Memphis Police are investigating after a body was found in the Oakville area Saturday morning.
Memphis Pride Parade and Festival expects up to 45,000 attendees
Between 35-45 thousand people are expected in downtown Memphis for the 51st annual Memphis Pride Parade and Festival, which begins Saturday morning at 11.
Memphis kids become published authors at the Douglass Center
Some of our youngest residents celebrated becoming published authors on Saturday.
Task Force seizes drugs, guns, slot machines and cash from Memphis stores
The West Tennessee Violent Crime and Drug Task Force executed two simultaneous search warrants in Memphis, finding drugs, guns, slot machines and cash in the process.
New medical staff and board officers elected at Scotland County Hospital
MEMPHIS — The new medical staff officers of Scotland County Hospital officially took office at the April Board meeting. The officers are Kelsey Davis-Humes, DO — Chief of Staff, Matthew Ragsdell, …
Memphis charter students are bucking district math trends. Here’s what’s guiding their growth.
Nearly one quarter of Memphis-Shelby County charter students passed state math tests in 2025, outpacing traditional school students.
ACLU files preliminary injunction against Memphis Safe Task Force
The American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Tennessee announced on Thursday they have filed a preliminary injunction in federal court against the Memphis Safe Task Force over retaliating against civil...
Memphis mother grieves 13-year-old son killed in shooting by teenage cousin
Jaquisha Beasley will lay her child to rest this weekend. She has to process his passing, deal with the fact that her brother’s child is charged with shooting her son in the head and somehow still stay str...
Memphis gets $1 million to fight youth violence with community programs
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) and Mayor Paul Young held a press conference to discuss the $1 million investment that will be used by the City of Memphis Youth Violence Prevention Initiative.
Memphis non-profit hosts race to raise perinatal health awareness
A Memphis non-profit is working to bring awareness about the importance of perinatal health.
Man pleads guilty in fatal shooting of rapper Young Dolph
A Tennessee man pleaded guilty Friday in the 2021 killing of Memphis rapper Young Dolph, bringing a major chapter of the high-profile murder case to a close.
No injuries reported after Northeast Memphis house fire
Memphis firefighters are extinguishing remaining hotspots after a house caught fire Friday evening in a neighborhood off of Macon Road.
Former prosecutor questions deadly Memphis Safe Task Force shooting at Burger King
A former top prosecutor is raising concerns about the Memphis Safe Task Force deadly shooting of a wanted suspect inside a Frayser Burger King on Wednesday.
Mother, son sentenced to prison for working together to rob postal workers, deposit stolen checks
A federal judge has sentenced a Memphis mother and son to time in prison for depositing stolen checks and money orders obtained from armed robberies of local postal workers.
Overturned semi spills gravel, shuts down Interstate 55 exit
Memphis police and crews with the Tennessee Department of Transportation have removed an overturned semi-truck that spilled gravel onto Interstate 55.
Man convicted of manslaughter in 2023 killing of Memphis mother of 8
A Shelby County jury convicted Kordelro Harris of voluntary manslaughter and employing a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony after he shot and killed his girlfriend, 32-year-old Jasmine Eason.
Parent attempts to run over students with car during school fight, police say
The Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged a woman accused of attempting to run over students during a school fight.
Woman sets Buddhist temple on fire with monk inside, police say
The Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged a woman accused of setting a Buddhist temple on fire.
One critical after South Memphis shooting
Memphis Police are investigating after a shooting in South Memphis sent a man to the hospital in critical condition.
Memphis gang members sentenced to 50 years after leader’s death
Two men, who are a part of a Memphis street gang, were each sentenced to 50 years in prison for a gang-related murder that occurred in January 2019.