U.S. Marshals Arrest Woman and Juvenile in Connection With Killing Project Pat’s Son
Three 6 Mafia star Project Pat's son was killed in January and law enforcement now believes they've nabbed the people responsible.
‘I’ve had enough:’ Mother loses son to gun violence, car stolen in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — She lost her son to gun violence. Months later, her car was stolen while in Memphis for another family member’s funeral. A mother is frustrated with the crime in Memphis. “Before the call came, I just didn’t feel right,” Erica Scott Williams said. “I just had a bad feeling.” She lives in […]
2,000 gallons of hazardous solution spills on McLemore Ave: MFD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Fire Department is currently on McLemore Avenue in South Memphis after gallons of a hazardous solution spilled Monday morning. Fire crews say they responded to the hazmat call, where about 2,000 gallons of Calcium Bromide solution had spilled. It has since been contained, and the area is...
Shots fired after argument at Happy Mexican in Cordova: MPD
Cordova, Tenn. — Shots were fired in the parking lot of a Cordova Mexican restaurant late Sunday night after an argument inside the business, police say. Officers say they responded to the Happy Mexican location along North Germantown Parkway after 11:30 p.m. Sunday. A security guard told police that he broke up a...
Olive Branch couple celebrates seven decades of married bliss
Photo: From left, Shirley and Bill Van Dyke listen to comments from Immanuel Baptist Church pastor Dr. Stan May during a celebration of the Van Dyke’s 70th wedding anniversary on Saturday, July 19. (Bob Bakken/desotocountynews.com) July 20, 2025 – You likely have heard these words recited during the course...
Police identifies victim in 2023 NYE deadly shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department has identified the man shot to death in Southeast Memphis on New Year’s Eve in 2023 as Deonte Fletcher. Officers say the suspect in the deadly shooting is still on the run. On December 31, 2023, officers say they responded to a shooting call around 5:15 p.m. in […]
Memphis Mom Not Charged After Shooting Alleged Intruder
Video shows a woman warning the trio before shooting. A woman defending her children will not be charged for shooting one of three people who allegedly broke into her home in Memphis last week, according to Action News 5. The video shows the woman, who was not identified by authorities,...
Missouri-Tennessee Border Heat Wave Brings Dangerous 110°F Heat Index Through Sunday
MEMPHIS, TENN. — An intense heat wave is sweeping across the Missouri-Tennessee border this weekend, pushing heat index values up to a sweltering 110°F and prompting multiple weather alerts across the Mid-South. Extreme Heat Warning Through Saturday. The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued an Extreme Heat...
Search Underway for Suspect in Memphis Child Abduction and Vehicle Theft, Perpetrator Returns to...
Memphis authorities are on the lookout for a suspect involved in a car theft and potential kidnapping at a local gas station, with circumstances escalating as the same individual purportedly returned to commit another crime. According to Action News 5, the Memphis Police Department (MPD) has reported an incident that...
Memphis Police Department Launches “Operation Code Zero” to Combat Crime Citywide
Last night, Memphis streets witnessed the deployment of "Operation Code Zero," a multipronged law enforcement strategy implemented by the Memphis Police Department. The operation, as detailed in a social media post by the department, was aimed at a holistic crackdown on a range of illegal activities within the city....
