One dead following house fire in Olive Branch
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person is dead after a house fire early Tuesday morning in Olive Branch, Mississippi, according to the city’s spokesperson. They say Olive Branch Police were called to a home fire in the 9800 block of Piney Ridge Drive around 3 a.m., where they found the back of the home fully engulfed.
Hernando officials raise garbage rates to combat $2.6 million utility shortfall
Financial Crisis: Hernando’s Utility Fund faces a $2.6 million shortfall, leaving the city with a critical two-month “runway” before the fund becomes insolvent. Rates Raised: The Board of Aldermen voted to increase monthly garbage rates from $22 to $28—a 27 percent hike—to cover actual contract costs from Waste...
Memphis residents face mail delay due to icy roads
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One Memphis resident says he hasn’t received a single piece of mail since January 23 — the day before the winter storm — and he thinks the City of Memphis should take some of the blame after roads in some neighborhoods remain extremely icy. Mack Land says it’s concerning that city road […]
Trash pickup in Memphis will not resume Wednesday, city says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Trash pickup will not resume after all Wednesday in Memphis, city officials said. In a news release, the City of Memphis said while some roadways have improved from a recent winter storm, backstreets and particularly shaded areas are still dangerous. The city also said that if crews...
Overnight shooting reported in Berclair area
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A shooting was reported in the Berclair area overnight, according to a Memphis Police dispatcher. The dispatcher said the call came in around 10:20 p.m. At this time, no new information has been released. WREG reached out to police, and once we hear back, this story will be updated.
Waste Connections working to collect garbage; ice, road conditions means several routes not serviced
Safety Delays: Dangerous road conditions following a winter storm have forced Waste Connections to bypass several Monday-route residential roads. Dumpster Contingency: DeSoto County has deployed 16 strategic dumpsters to mitigate overflow, with crews manually clearing space to accommodate residents. Recovery...
Memphis mourns Lorraine “Lo” Mitchell, heart of the Royal Studios legacy
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis is mourning the loss of a woman whose presence stretched far beyond the walls of Royal Studios and deep into the soul of this city’s musical heartbeat. Lorraine “Lo” Mitchell, daughter of the legendary Royal Studios producer Willie Mitchell and mother of Grammy‑winning producer and engineer...
Memphis, TN Weather Alert: Icy Roads And Sidewalks High Risk Next 48 Hours
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Memphis, Tennessee — Residents across the Mid-South are urged to remain extremely cautious over the next several days as melting snow and ice refreeze overnight, creating dangerous slick conditions on...
FOX13 investigates missing voter registration info, state rep’s claim 25% of Shelby Co. voters...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - FOX13 investigates is getting answers after some Memphis voters said their registration information had disappeared from a state website. The state says it was a technical issue that's been resolved.
Collierville Senior Home Boss Hit With $5.5 Million Elder Exploitation Suit
A civil lawsuit served in Collierville on Feb. 3, 2026, accuses the former executive director of StoryPoint Collierville of cozying up to an elderly resident, then siphoning off money and gifts for himself. The complaint, filed in local court and seeking $5.5 million in damages, lays out a meticulous ledger of...
