Missing 71-Year-Old Memphis Man Found Safe, Community and TBI’s Efforts Crucial in Search
The search for 71-year-old Eugene Sturdivant, which began after he was reported missing on Tuesday, has ended on a positive note. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation confirmed through a social media update that Sturdivant has been located and is safe. The missing person's alert, known as a #TNSilverAlert, was...
Memphis Zoo Lantern Festival nominated for Reader’s Choice Award
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Zoo's new lantern festival has been nominated for one of USA Today's 10BEST Reader's Choice Awards. "Big news! Our brand-new Lantern Festival has been nominated for Best Zoo Lights in USA TODAY’s 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards," the zoo said. "This is our very first year bringing this...
Teen dies after hit-and-run in Midtown, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A teen riding a scooter has died after a car struck him Friday night, the Memphis Police Department (MPD) said. Officers responded to Poplar Avenue and Cochran Street just after 10:30 p.m. Police said the driver left the scene after hitting the 16-year-old boy. He did not...
HUD launches national hotline targeting crime in federally funded housing
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has launched a new hotline for reporting crime in HUD-funded housing, Secretary Scott Turner announced in Memphis. The initiative is intended to address criminal activity such as gang and drug offenses, the presence of illegal aliens, sex offenders, human...
Germantown Police Arrest Suspects on Drug Charges, Investigate Poplar Avenue Thefts Amidst Community Challenges
The Germantown Police Department's routine of safeguarding the community was punctuated by incidents involving drug possession and theft, according to a recent social media post detailing the day's crimes. On Thursday, law enforcement officers detained two individuals on the charge of carrying narcotics. The arrest...
Boy dies after hit and run crash in Medical District: MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A boy was killed late Friday night after he was hit while riding his scooter in the Medical District, according to Memphis police. Police were called to a crash around 10:30 p.m. at Poplar Ave. and Cochran St. where a boy on a scooter was struck by a vehicle. According to police, […]
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Interim Superintendent Roderick Richmond
Interim Superintendent of Memphis-Shelby County Schools Roderick Richmond joins host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Laura Testino. Richmond discusses the district’s long-term facilities plan, ongoing enrollment and absenteeism challenges, and efforts to address community-specific needs across the county....
WATCH: Black Friday shoppers expected to flock to Tanger Outlets, other Mid-South malls
Black Friday shoppers expected to flock to Tanger Outlets, other Mid-South malls. It's Black Friday, and many people in the Mid-South are preparing to shop 'til you drop. One place expected to see a lot of shoppers today is the Tanger Outlets in Southaven.
Man charged in Horn Lake bomb threat, vandalism spree
HORN LAKE- Horn Lake police say one man is behind a false bomb threat at a local high school, along with several vandalism and arson cases across the city. Horn Lake police say 25-year-old Judah Hamp is now facing multiple felony charges after a false bomb threat to Horn Lake High School and a string of vandalism...
Howard’s Donuts to Sweeten Memphis in 2026
A Memphis donut institution is preparing a fresh helping of sweet treats for the area. Howard’s Donuts has been delighting locals with its delicious treats since the 1970s and is preparing a new location on Whitten Road-and it should be up and running early next year. Donut aficionados will...
