Memphis

A Louisiana man, Tyronne Brazille, is accused of killing his wife, Lanessa Bradford, after she was reportedly planning to leave him. Authorities allege he propped her body in his car and drove through multiple states before being pulled over by police in Memphis, Tennessee.

A former Chicago detective suggested that Memphis serves as a successful blueprint for reducing crime, noting a 43.7% plunge in homicides during the first half of 2026. This decline was linked to the deployment of National Guard members after an executive order signed by Donald Trump authorized their arrival. The detective criticized Chicago officials for not fully utilizing federal resources amid local officer shortages.

Max Miller is facing pressure and allegations of domestic abuse toward his ex-wife and daughter, despite being considered to stay on Ohio ballots. Separately, the Trump administration plans to distribute up to $300 million in federal grant funding for a Model Cities policing initiative (MCI). The US Department of Justice announced that finalist cities must abandon progressive ideologies on policing to receive these grants.

The TBI has issued a Tennessee Silver Alert for a missing man. The alert concerns a missing individual named Lionell who is from Memphis.

Voter turnout surged in Tennessee after a Black-majority district was erased. High Democratic turnout for House primaries was observed in Shelby County, which includes Memphis, indicating that redistricting may be energizing Black Southern voters.

Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder is the Democratic nominee for Tennessee’s new 5th Congressional District seat. This district spans 17 counties, including Memphis, and he will face Republican candidate Charlie Hatcher in November’s general election.

U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles lost his bid for reelection as Charlie Hatcher won the Republican nomination in the 5th Congressional District. Hatcher will face Columbia Mayor Chaz Molder, who won the Democratic primary, in the general election. The newly redrawn district now includes parts of Williamson and Maury counties.

Former Tennessee Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated Andy Ogles in the Republican primary for Tennessee's 5th District on August 6, 2026, securing 53.2% of the vote. This upset occurred in a district whose boundaries were significantly redrawn by legislators. Following the victory, Hatcher is slated to face Democratic primary victor Chaz Molder in November.

Charlie Hatcher defeated incumbent Andy Ogles for the Republican nomination in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District, which was expanded to stretch from Nashville to Memphis. The race saw endorsements from Governor Bill Lee and Donald Trump. Hatcher focused on agriculture policy as a top priority, stating that "food security is national security."

A new Tennessee congressional map has reshaped districts in Memphis, carving up a majority Black district and prompting concerns among voters about diminished representation. The changes were made by the Republican-led Legislature following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minorities. This highly debated redistricting is debuting in a primary election to determine candidates for the midterms.

A new Tennessee congressional map that splits Memphis is making its debut during the state's primary elections. This newly drawn map specifically carved up a majority Black district in Memphis.

An HVAC repairman, Larry Swindle, was killed by his coworker, Ashton Williams, during an argument over tools at a job site in Memphis. Williams, 21, was arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter, firearm possession during a felony, and other offenses. The incident occurred at a homeowner's residence in the Midtown area, where neighbors reported a fight before the shooting.

An HVAC repairman was killed by his coworker during a work-related dispute in Memphis. The suspect, Ashton Williams, was arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter and other offenses, claiming self-defense after an altercation over tools.

Tennessee’s state primary features a gubernatorial race with U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn and Rep. John Rose, a new congressional map reshaping Memphis districts, and competitive races for U.S. House and Senate seats. Memphis voters will select House nominees under a Republican-drawn map, and candidates in the new 9th District include state Rep. Justin Pearson and Sen. Brent Taylor.

Tennessee’s Human Rights Commission was dismantled in 2025 by the state legislature, with responsibilities transferred to the Attorney General’s Office. The AG’s office has since hired fewer than half the staff and closed significantly fewer discrimination cases compared to the commission, amid disorganized transitions, abandoned offices, and lost case records. Former THRC staff claim the move reflects a deliberate reduction in civil rights enforcement, while the AG’s office attributes the challenges to the transition period.

SpaceX has agreed with Mississippi regulators to extend the timeline for removing xAI's unpermitted gas turbines near Memphis by one year while constructing a permanent 1.2 GW power plant.

A Nashville man was indicted on federal child sexual exploitation charges, including coercion of a minor and production of child pornography. Federal investigators are seeking victims in nine states, including Tennessee, and have listed multiple cities where the suspect may have had contact with children.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) faces a federal court battle over a potential state takeover by Tennessee Republicans, which could lead to a state-appointed oversight board overseeing curriculum, budget, and school closures. A forensic audit identified $53 million in potential wasteful spending, and MSCS has already closed five schools due to underenrollment and repair costs.

The House Committee on Energy's ranking member is demanding SpaceX provide records and allow a tour of its data centers and power plants in and around Memphis.

A Tennessee state trooper arrested Devin Jackson after a high-speed pursuit involving reckless driving. The trooper used Facebook to locate Jackson and his red Corvette, leading to his arrest on charges including evading arrest and reckless driving.

Tennessee troopers arrested Devin Jackson after a high-speed pursuit where he fled a traffic stop. A trooper used Facebook to locate Jackson a day later, leading to his arrest on charges including evading arrest and reckless driving.

A Tennessee state trooper arrested Devin Jackson after a high-speed pursuit in Memphis. The trooper used Facebook to locate Jackson, who had evaded a traffic stop in a red Chevrolet Corvette, leading to his arrest on charges including evading arrest and reckless driving.

President Trump's anti-crime task force in Memphis led to widespread immigration arrests, many without criminal convictions, despite the city's 25-year low crime rate. Federal agents working with local authorities caused fear in immigrant communities, with routine traffic stops resulting in ICE detentions. The task force, similar to one in Washington D.C., has been criticized for conflating immigration enforcement with crime reduction.

A SmartAsset study ranked Nashville and Memphis among the 10 least-safe large U.S. cities, with Nashville at No. 76 and Memphis at No. 83. The rankings consider violent crime, property crime, fatal traffic crashes, overdose deaths, and excessive drinking, showing Memphis had higher rates of violent and property crimes than Nashville.

A federal 'anti-crime' task force in Memphis led to widespread immigration arrests, with most individuals lacking criminal convictions. President Trump has expressed interest in replicating this approach in other areas.

A sweltering heat wave affects central and southern US for the second consecutive day, with extreme heat warnings in effect for tens of millions. Heat indices over 105°F and temperatures up to 120°F in parts of the southwest are linked to a heat dome, while authorities warn vulnerable groups about risks like heat stroke.

A heat wave with temperatures exceeding 105°F (40.5°C) and heat indices up to 120°F (49°C) is affecting central and southern U.S. regions for a second consecutive day, driven by a heat dome. Authorities warn vulnerable groups like children, older adults, and those with medical conditions about risks of heat stroke, as the continental U.S. recorded the second-hottest first half of the year in 2026.

A severe heat wave affects central and southern U.S. regions for a second day, with heat indices exceeding 105°F (40.5°C) and temperatures reaching up to 120°F (49°C) in parts of the southwest. The prolonged extreme heat is caused by a stationary heat dome, and authorities warn vulnerable populations about risks like heat stroke. The continental U.S. experienced the second-hottest first half of the year on record in 2026.

A live iguana named Titan startled workers at a Memphis FedEx store when it leaped out of a package labeled 'live animal.' The iguana was eventually captured without any injuries to employees or the animal.

A federal judicial panel allowed Tennessee to use a new congressional map dividing a majority-Black district in Memphis, rejecting a request to block the plan before August primary elections. The three-judge panel declined to issue a preliminary injunction against the map.

A federal judicial panel has approved a new Tennessee congressional map that splits a majority-Black district in Memphis.

A federal judicial panel allowed Tennessee to use a new congressional map that splits a majority-Black district in Memphis, a move supported by Republicans seeking an additional seat. The ruling cited lack of direct evidence of racial motivation, following a Supreme Court decision that weakened Voting Rights Act protections.

A federal court denied a motion to block Tennessee’s newly drawn congressional map, which splits Memphis into three districts. The plaintiffs, including civil rights groups, argue the map suppresses Black voting power but will continue their lawsuit.

Federal judges allowed Tennessee to implement a new congressional map that splits a majority-Black district in Memphis. The decision grants Republicans a legal victory in their efforts to gain an additional seat in the midterms, as the map was revised following a Supreme Court ruling that weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minorities. Opponents argued the map was racially motivated, but judges stated plaintiffs lacked direct evidence of racial intent.

Federal judges approved a new Tennessee congressional map that splits a majority-Black district in Memphis, a decision seen as a legal victory for Republicans. The ruling cited lack of direct evidence of racial motivation, allowing the map to be used in upcoming primary elections.

Federal judges approved a new Tennessee congressional map that splits a majority-Black district in Memphis, a move seen as a legal victory for Republicans seeking to gain an additional seat in the midterms. A three-judge panel rejected a request to block the map, allowing it to be used in primary elections despite claims of racial discrimination.

A federal court denied a preliminary injunction to block Tennessee’s new congressional map, which splits majority-Black Memphis into three districts, ruling the plaintiffs failed to show racial discrimination was a substantial factor. The ACLU lawsuit alleges the map dilutes Black voters' influence, while lawmakers claim it reflects political strategy.

A Taco Bell employee in Memphis was arrested after allegedly throwing boiling water on a co-worker, causing second-degree burns. The incident occurred during an argument over harassment and a stolen iPad, leading to charges of aggravated assault and mandatory anger management classes.

A Taco Bell employee in Memphis, Tennessee, was arrested after allegedly throwing boiling water on a co-worker, causing second-degree burns. The incident occurred during an argument over harassment and the theft of an iPad, leading to the co-worker being hospitalized and the accused being charged with aggravated assault and required to attend anger management classes.

A Taco Bell employee in Memphis was arrested after allegedly throwing boiling water on a co-worker, causing second-degree burns. The incident occurred during an argument over harassment, including the theft of an iPad, leading to the employee's arrest and charges of aggravated assault.