Man accidentally shoots himself near BMW dealership, police say (2024)

Thousands without power after severe weather

Thousands of Memphis, Light, Gas & Water customers were left without power after strong storms swept through the Mid-South Friday evening. Read MoreThousands without power after severe weather

3 people, including child, injured in South Third crash, police say

Three people were injured, including a child, after a crash on South Third, police said. Read More3 people, including child, injured in South Third crash, police say

Suspect crashes while running from police, Germantown PD says

A person has been arrested after running from police and committing a string of burglaries, according to the Germantown Police Department. Read MoreSuspect crashes while running from police, Germantown PD says

Collierville Police investigating domestic violence incident

Collierville Police are asking the public to avoid the area of South Street and Sycamore as they investigate an incident. Read MoreCollierville Police investigating domestic violence incident

MSCS did not properly report sexual harassment claims, Department of Education says

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis Shelby County Schools "did not respond either promptly or equitably to complaints of sexual harassment, including assault, of students," the U.S Department of Educatio… Read MoreMSCS did not properly report sexual harassment claims, Department of Education says

MPD adding 12 homicide detectives to night shift

Kroger's senior director of pricing, Andy Groff, testified that the company's goal is to "pass through our inflation to our customers."

Employee at food distribution center dies on the job, MPD says

An employee at a food distribution center in South Memphis died on the job Thursday morning, police said. Read MoreEmployee at food distribution center dies on the job, MPD says

Memphis City Council sues election commission over gun control ballot referendum

The Memphis City Council has filed a lawsuit against the Election Commission in response to their removal of the gun control referendum from the November ballot. Read MoreMemphis City Council sues election commission over gun control ballot referendum

Things to do this weekend in Memphis and the Mid-South

Hundreds honor slain mother, teacher and avid runner with 'Finish Liza's Run'

Hundreds of runners participated early Friday morning with "Finish Liza's Run," which honors the the slain mother, teacher and avid runner. Fletcher was killed and kidnapped in September 2022. Read MoreHundreds honor slain mother, teacher and avid runner with 'Finish Liza's Run'

Man arrested after threatening to 'shoot up' two Memphis schools, tied to May murder, police say

Charles Davis, 21, was charged with several offenses, including two counts of mass violence on school property, police said. Read MoreMan arrested after threatening to 'shoot up' two Memphis schools, tied to May murder, police say