A West Tennessee resident who constructed a fake history as a combat-wounded military veteran to collect donations has received a federal prison sentence.

Memphis police and the Memphis Safe Task Force announced dozens of recent arrests on Thursday, July 30, including a suspect in a road rage shooting and three suspected gang members.

One of the applicants is a retired GMSD employee running unopposed for the position in August and November.

Elon Musk appeared to acknowledge that the company had built a new data center, known as “Minihard.” 

Questions remain about two high-profile — and related — Bartlett projects. 

Mississippi is gearing up for redistricting, FedEx lays off more workers and The Liquor Store may turn your frown upside down.

Mississippi’s top lawmakers have named their picks to the state’s joint committee that will help decide the future of its voting maps.

What started as a routine Saturday patrol turned into a three-hour race against time as Memphis Police Department officers worked alongside emergency-communications personnel to rescue a man trapped in the currents of Cypress Creek.

The number of people visiting Downtown is holding at about 85% of pre-COVID numbers, according to the Downtown Memphis Commission.

Family sues over inmate’s death, NIMBY-ism finds its way into Germantown’s mayoral race and a bridal shop returns to its roots. 

Reporter Sophia Surrett is here to talk about recent developments on the Memphis food scene. 

County Commissioner Charlie Caswell Jr. says the ShelbyCares health hub, a partnership between UTHSC and county government, will help “break that generational curse” in North Memphis.

A little more than a year after the death of FedEx founder Frederick W. Smith, his family is becoming more strategic with their investments and philanthropy, said Richard Smith, FedEx executive, director and son of the late magnate.

In a lawsuit, the family of Rockez McDaniel alleges that staff, nurses and others are responsible for his death after he was pepper-sprayed by officers at the Shelby County Jail in 2025.

A former member of the Germantown Fire Department is interested in running for mayor of the suburb.

FedEx lays off workers, the County Commission approves juvie updates and the Orpheum adds three new shows. 

Samuel Hardiman is back for part two of our discussion into the Memphis City Council’s ethics complaint, including some of the fallout. 

A year ago, SpaceXAI committed to give Memphis-Shelby County Schools a gift a local pastor called “game-changing.” So far, MSCS has little to show for it. It’s time for that to change.

Related content: 

SpaceXAI offered major construction upgrades to Memphis schools. What happened?

Fairley High students and athletes have emerged as the early — and only — major beneficiaries of a list of construction projects Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company offered to the Memphis school system last July.

Related content: 

Calkins: It’s time for SpaceXAI to live up to its promise to Memphis kids

“... To receive a single $50-million-dollar commitment from a single family is just unheard of. Not just in Memphis, but anywhere.”

Shelby County commissioners also heard a call from Juvenile Court officials for a complete replacement of the court building and approved a manufactured-housing park in Frayser.

The Southaven judge will replace Justice Robert Chamberlin on the state’s highest court.

Crime keeps dropping, the Grizzlies dropped a player and a new vegan subscription box is dropping soon. 

This week sees International Paper holding its second-quarter earnings call, and they should have lots to talk about. 

From a fresh start to a growing gallery to more national recognition and tourists, here’s why the Memphis Art Museum staffers are so excited about the tantalizing possibilities that will come with the new space.