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State of Downtown report details Memphis development in city core
The Downtown Memphis Commission (DMC) released its annual State of Downtown report on Monday, with figures on development, jobs, office vacancies and crime.
One dead in crash on American Way
Memphis Police said they have closed the northbound and southbound lanes of Lamar Avenue between Knight Arnold Road and American Way for an investigation.
MFD hosting trick-or-treaters at fire stations
Memphis Fire Department is hosting trick-or-treaters for Halloween.
Memphis voters cite economy, health care, and local issues as early voting numbers outpace 2022
One day remains to vote early in Tennessee, and state data shows early voting numbers are outpacing 2022.
‘He’s a monster. He will do it again’: A warning as the manhunt for Jacob Morley continues
Jacob Allen Morley, serving a life sentence for the murder of Cody Birchfield, remains at large. Birchfield’s friends say they fear it’s only a matter of time …
First Alert: Warm and dry end to the week followed by a cooler and wetter weekend
The Mid-South enjoyed another beautiful day with sunshine and above average temperatures and there’s more to come as the work week comes to a close. Clouds wil…
Monty Python’s ‘Spamalot’ brings absurd comedy back to the Orpheum
The Tony-winning musical spoofing ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’ runs at the Orpheum Theatre through Sunday.
MPD officers check on registered sex offenders ahead of Halloween
Operation Bluff City Shield had more than 100 MPD officers visited the homes of registered sex offenders Wednesday morning to check that the offenders are foll…
Suspect in custody after Arlington lockdown
Dismissal procedures for Arlington Elementary and Arlington High were delayed for hours.
Election monitors to patrol polling locations in Tennessee on Election Day
Election monitors will be in place on Election Day in Tennessee, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
Reward upped as manhunt continues for Jacob Morley, $15,000
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced that the reward for Lake County escaped inmate Jacob Morley has risen to $15,000.
THE BREAKDOWN: Halloween Weekend Rain 2026
A dry start to the weekend makes way for Saturday evening showers that come with periods of rain overnight Saturday into Sunday morning