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Tennessee Woman Charged for Attacking Ex-Boyfriend's New Girlfriend and Car

Ateariny Boyd allegedly followed, shot at, and vandalized the victim's Volkswagen Jetta after finding her ex with another woman.

Three Pedestrian Crashes in One Day as Memphis Leads Nation in Pedestrian Deaths

Two people were killed and another one is recovering from three different pedestrian incidents in a single day in Memphis.

One Injured, Three Detained in SE Shelby County Shooting

Authorities responded to the incident on Old Forest Road on Thursday afternoon.

Two Men Sentenced in 2020 Robbery and Deadly Double Shooting

Antonio Bowden and Jarvis Bowden plead guilty to murder, attempted murder, and robbery charges.

South Memphis Mother Seeks Justice Two Years After Son's Death

Deborah Golden continues to plead for information about the 2024 killing of her 19-year-old son Maalik Cade.

Non-Profit Founder in Tennessee Arrested for Allegedly Strangling Wife

Larry Hunter, founder of Touched by an Angel Ministries, was charged with aggravated assault and domestic assault after allegedly throwing his wife against a wall and strangling her.

Latoshia Daniels sentenced for pastor's shooting death

Daniels found guilty of second-degree murder and reckless endangerment in 2021 killing of Brodes Perry

Pedestrian Critically Injured in Midtown Memphis Crash

Police investigating after car strikes pedestrian on Union Avenue

Motorcycle Crash Leaves Memphis Rider Critical

Police investigating incident on I-240 near Union Avenue

1 Dead, 1 Detained After Hickory Hill Crash

Memphis Police say investigation is ongoing

Delta Passenger Arrested After Allegedly Assaulting Flight Attendant and Biting Police Officer

The incident occurred at Memphis International Airport on Tuesday, according to a police report.

Two Memphis Gang Members Convicted in Racketeering Murder

Jury finds 'Unknown Vice Lords' members guilty of killing fellow gang member over suspicion of betrayal

Woman Shot and Killed After Dispute at Shelby County Apartment Complex

Authorities investigating homicide at Centennial Gardens Apartments in southeast Memphis

Evergreen Presbyterian Church Hosts 3rd Annual 'Guns to Gardens' Event

The church aims to reduce gun violence in Memphis through anonymous firearm surrender and transformation into gardening tools.

Man killed in Hickory Hill apartment shooting

Police searching for suspect who fled in gold truck

Final Suspect to Plead Guilty in Young Dolph Murder

Cornelius Smith, 36, to admit role in 2021 shooting of Memphis rapper

Memphis Police Investigate Frayser Child's Death

No signs of foul play found as investigation continues

Final Suspect Cornelius Smith to Plead Guilty in Young Dolph Murder

Cornelius Smith is finalizing a plea deal in the Young Dolph murder case, with a hearing expected on March 30.

Admitted Second Shooter in Young Dolph Ambush Weighs Memphis Plea Deal

Cornelius Smith, who confessed to firing shots in the 2021 killing of rapper Young Dolph, is in plea negotiations with prosecutors.

Admitted Young Dolph Shooter Expected to Take Plea Deal

Cornelius Smith confessed to the 2021 murder of the Memphis rapper alongside Justin Johnson.