Task force arrests felons in possession of firearms
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Agents seized firearms from two convicted felons in separate cases on Wednesday. On December 3, Carlos Johnson, 26, was arrested at an apartment complex in the 7800 block of Highway 51 North in Millington for an aggravated assault charge and a felon in possession charge in Shelby County. U.S....
Sheriff’s Office reports 12 in-custody deaths in 2025
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office announced that there have been 12 in-custody deaths this year. “Many of the people who enter the jail are already carrying the heavy weight of poverty, chronic illness, addiction, and a lifetime of limited access to healthcare,” said Sheriff Floyd Bonner, Jr. “These...
Southaven considers cannabis ordinance plan, beautification project
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — The Southaven Board of Aldermen moved forward with plans to reshape the city’s aesthetic and regulatory landscape this week, approving a major gateway beautification project while reviewing strict zoning drafts for potential medical cannabis dispensaries. Mayor Darren Musselwhite and the board...
Wife fatally stabbed husband after they’d ‘gotten into it’ while driving home from funeral:...
Sheila Curtis is accused of fatally stabbing her husband in Tennessee as the couple were on their way home from a funeral, then claiming he got in a car accident. The post Wife fatally stabbed husband after they'd 'gotten into it' while driving home from funeral: Sheriff first appeared on Law & Crime .
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken planning second Memphis area location
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. — Things are heating up in Germantown as a restaurant famous for its hot and spicy chicken is making its moves. Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, a Nashville staple, already has a location in Midtown on Cooper Street. But now, the Memphis area could be getting a second location. Earlier this week, the...
National Weather Service Issues “Special Weather Statement” for West Tennessee
The National Weather Service in Memphis has released a “Special Weather Statement” for West Tennessee. Forecasters say there is the possibility of a light wintry mix this afternoon through late evening. Currently little or no accumulations of freezing rain or sleet are expected in Northwest Tennessee. Should...
10 U.S. towns where the crime rate is still high
Crime is climbing at an alarming pace in towns once considered safe, revealing a troubling shift in America’s public safety landscape. When we think about settling down, safety is often at the top of the list, right alongside good schools and a friendly neighborhood vibe. It’s that feeling of security, knowing you...
Some MSCS parents say proposed school merger is raising serious concerns in their community
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Some Memphis-Shelby County Schools parents said they are frustrated and confused after learning Lucy Elementary School could be merged into a K–8 campus next year. District officials said during a community meeting Monday night that the plan is only a recommendation. However, several families told...
Duo nabbed for $1,600 perfume theft at Collierville Ulta
COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. — Two people were arrested after stealing over $1,000 in perfume box sets from Ulta in Collierville on Tuesday afternoon, according to police. The Collierville Police Department said officers responded to a theft at Ulta Beauty at 3568 South Houston Levee. Police said they received a report that...
DeSoto County to seek state funding for new justice center to assist crime crackdown
DeSoto County leaders plan to seek state funding for a new justice center to handle what officials say is a rising number of criminal cases as the county’s population grows.
