Truck strikes, kills pedestrian on I-40 in Memphis, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A pedestrian was killed after a crash late Monday night on eastbound Interstate 40 in Memphis, police said. According to the Memphis Police Department (MPD), it happened just before 11 p.m. on I-40 near North Germantown Parkway. Officers arrived to find a pedestrian had been struck...
Never Walk Alone in These 7 Cities After Dark
Most people don’t think twice about stepping outside at night. You grab your keys, maybe your phone, and head out. Simple. But in certain American cities, that decision can carry real consequences depending on where you are, what time it is, and whether anyone else is around. This isn’t about fear-mongering. It’s...
Drone footage reveals disturbing truth about Elon Musk’s AI facility: ‘That is a violation...
There has been significant local pushback. Drone footage reveals disturbing truth about Elon Musk's AI facility: 'That is a violation of the law' first appeared on The Cool Down .
MPD release images of car linked to teen’s fatal shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department (MPD) released photos on Monday of the suspect vehicle involved in a shooting that fatally killed a 14-year-old inside a Southeast Memphis residence in January. MPD says the car is a 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia with temporary tags. On Jan. 22, officers say they were called to...
Victim of Frayser shooting identified; police seek information
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man killed after a Frayser shooting last year was identified on Monday by Memphis Police. On February 23, police said they released photos of the victim, 41-year-old Alvin Slaughter, because they believe there is information to help move the case forward. Officers said on January 22, 2025, they...
Man accused of biting, shooting at woman faces multiple charges
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is facing more than a dozen charges, including attempted murder, after police say he bit a woman’s breast and fired shots at her in a Parkway Village apartment. Richard Gonzalez was arrested Saturday and remains jailed on a $250,000 bond Monday. Memphis Police say they responded to the Shadow...
Three hospitalized after crash on Highway 385
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Three people were transported to Regional One in critical condition following a crash on Highway 385 Sunday night. The crash occurred just before midnight on the exit ramp near Ridgeway Road when the vehicle struck a utility pole. Police are investigating the incident. All three occupants...
Former MPD officers decertified after criminal charges, failed drug tests, records show
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Two former Memphis Police officers were decertified last week after a hearing in Nashville. FOX13 Investigates requested the documents to learn more about the decision to remove their certifications. Former officer Dennis Parker is submitted to lose his certification in August 2025, records show. A...
Gladys Knight to perform at Graceland
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - R&B legend Gladys Knight is set to perform in Memphis later this year. Knight, a seven-time Grammy Award winner, is bringing her 2026 tour to Graceland Live on Friday, June 19. Tickets for the show go on sale Friday, February 27 at 10 a.m. Tickets will...
Tennessee’s 6 ‘little winters’ — Don’t put away your winter clothes any time soon
Did the weekend highs in the low 70s have you dreaming of spring ? You're not alone. Tennessee has been on a temperature rollercoaster throughout January and February. The Volunteer State has had ice storms, snow, gusty winds and single-digit wind chills so far, in contrast to the recent weekend heat wave. In...

















