Sauce Walka Injured, Sayso P Killed In Targeted Memphis Shooting
Sauce Walka is recovering after a targeted shooting in the heart of downtown Memphis that left TSF rapper Sayso P dead. Sauce Walka, the flamboyant Houston rapper and self-proclaimed “drip god,” was reportedly shot Saturday night in what Memphis police now call a targeted attack that left his artist Sayso P.
First Measles Case in the State Confirmed by Tennessee Department of Health
Nashville – The Tennessee Department of Health is confirming the state’s first measles case in 2025 in a middle Tennessee resident. The likely source of the infection is being investigated. The individual became infected with measles in early March and is recovering at home. Public health officials are...
1 dead, 1 injured in shooting downtown
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person is dead and another is in the hospital after a shooting in the heart of downtown, Memphis Police said. The shooting happened around 2:40 p.m. in the 100 block of George W. Lee Avenue. Police are calling the shooting a “targeted incident.” Several police vehicles and crime scene tape...
Brush fires burning across the region Saturday as Red Flag Warnings continue
TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Brush fires have been reported across the region Saturday as high winds and dry conditions cause Red Flag Warnings to continue into the evening. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), Red Flag Warnings are in effect in the mountains of East Tennessee until 11 p.m. and in...
Severe weather threat returns this weekend to areas hard hit by tornado outbreak
Severe weather has returned to the forecast for parts of the Mississippi Valley this weekend, an unwelcome sight for an area that is still picking up the pieces from a deadly tornado outbreak just last week.
Protests held at Tesla dealerships across Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Many are protesting at the Tesla dealership in Franklin, Tennessee after the cuts Elon Musk has implemented through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) program over the past several months. The protest is held by Indivisible Tennessee and is one of many protests across Tennessee....
Deputies searching for robber who fired shot before running, SCSO says
CORDOVA, Tenn. - Deputies are searching for a man they say fired a gunshot before running off after robbing a Dollar General store in Cordova, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office said Saturday. Just after 11:15 Saturday morning, SCSO said, deputies were sent to the Dollar General on Berryhill Road near...
Yoder: Standing On the Tippy Toes of Time
Note: DeSoto County News welcomes Kathy Yoder as our newest contributor. Kathy is a devotional writer, columnist and children’s book author known for her contributions to Christian literature and local journalism. Since 2004, she has been a weekly faith columnist for an Iowa daily newspaper, sharing insights and...
After Cordova Debut, Teriyaki Madness to Open More Memphis-Area Locations
Last fall, What Now Memphis reported that Teriyaki Madness was planning its Greater Memphis debut. Now, the Asian restaurant chain has confirmed that it won’t stop at just one location. The first Teriyaki Madness outpost in the area is slated to open this summer at 465 North Germantown Pkwy,...
Local comedian has street in Frayser named after him
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A local comedian and philanthropist was honored this weekend after a street in Frayser was named after him to acknowledge his contributions to the city and commitment to uplifting the community. In a ceremony hosted by city councilwoman, Dr. Michalyn Easter-Thomas, Beacon Hill Drive between Smith...
