Business
Memphis Utility MLGW Sees Outages Decrease After Grid Modernization Efforts
Data shows significant improvements in power reliability, but challenges remain in some neighborhoods
Historic Cooper Young restaurant Tsunami to close after 28 years
Owner cites rising costs and declining business as reasons for shuttering the award-winning eatery.
Memphis Restaurant Sees 70% Revenue Drop After National Guard Books Adjacent Hotel
Co-owner says business model depends on hotel guests, who are now displaced by National Guard troops.
Crime
Memphis Tax Preparers Admit to $250K IRS Fraud
Robert Wells and Andre Wilson pleaded guilty to conspiracy and filing false tax returns for clients.
Gallaway Mayor Sues Tipton County for $3M Over Unlawful Arrest
Mayor Jamie Mayo claims deputies violated his civil rights during a traffic stop and arrest in November 2025.
US Marshals Defend Officer After Kicking Dog During Fugitive Arrest
Video shows deputy kicking small dog during apprehension of wanted suspect in Memphis
Sports
Former Super Bowl Champion Dies in Tennessee House Fire
Barry Wilburn, a cornerback who won the Super Bowl with the Washington Redskins, perished in a blaze in Memphis.
Former Washington Redskins Star, Super Bowl Champion, Killed in House Fire
Barry Wilburn, a cornerback who won the Super Bowl with the Redskins, died in a blaze in Memphis, Tennessee.
Former NFL Star Barry Wilburn Dies in Memphis House Fire
Wilburn, a Super Bowl champion with the Washington Commanders, was 62 years old.
Weather
Early Morning House Fire in Memphis Neighborhood
Crews respond to blaze in Orange Mound area
Memphis Fire Department battles early morning blaze at Whitehaven townhomes
No injuries reported as crews work to extinguish fire at Wilson Crossing apartment complex
Volunteers Mobilize to Aid North Mississippi After Winter Storm
Veteran-led disaster relief group Team Rubicon leads cleanup efforts in Marshall County
Politics
Shelby County Commission Accepts Ford Jr. Resignation, Sets Timeline for Interim Appointment
Former commissioner pleaded guilty to federal tax evasion charges as part of a plea deal.
Rep. White Calls MSCS Audit 'Troubling', Pushes for State Intervention
State lawmaker says six-month update revealed 'very eye-opening' problems in Memphis-Shelby County Schools, reinforcing his call for a state-appointed board of managers.
EEOC Alleges Black Employees Barred from Restrooms at Memphis Cemetery
Lawsuit claims StoneMor GP LLC restricted access to upper-floor facilities for Black workers
