Category Archives: Memphis Morning News
LOCAL | Memphis Zoo Expands On Free Admission On Tuesdays
The Memphis Zoo has expanded its Tuesday free entry program for Tennessee residents. Additionally, the Shelby County government is contributing $1.5 million to cover the expansion's costs. The first e...
Sep 05, 2025
LOCAL | Mississippi Institutions Suspend Financing For Student Groups, Citing DEI Statute.
Due to uncertainties surrounding a state law that prohibits diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in public schools and is currently on hold by a federal judge, some Mississippi universities have ...
Sep 05, 2025
LOCAL | $10M Bond Set For Man Involved In Deadly Gas Station Shooting In May
According to the Shelby County District Attorney's Office, a man who admitted his involvement in a deadly shooting in May was granted a $10 million bond. Michael Chalmers was charged of felony possess...
Sep 04, 2025
LOCAL | Two Arrests Made In 901 Day Shooting, Including The Shooter's Mother
Following Monday's 901 Day celebrations, a 17-year-old was hurt in a shooting on Beale Street, which resulted in the arrest of a 16-year-old and his mother. The teenager has been charged of attempted ...
Sep 04, 2025
LOCAL | Inmate Charged With Attempted Murder Following Stabbing At 201 Poplar
After reportedly stabbing his cellmate last week, an inmate at the Shelby County Jail is being charged with attempted murder. On August 27, Marshunn Liggins, 31, allegedly got into a "confrontation" w...
Sep 03, 2025
LOCAL | Three Crashes Caused During Police Pursuit; Driver Arrested
According to Memphis police, a man was arrested after initiating a police pursuit that resulted in three collisions in Midtown, North Memphis, and Nutbush. Officers saw a Honda Civic at 11:43 a.m. tha...
Sep 03, 2025
TIGERS | Memphis And Arkansas To Face Off In St. Jude Tip Off Classic; Coach Calipari's First Ever Game Against Memphis
In the 2025 Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic, a preseason charity exhibition doubleheader, Memphis' men's basketball team will play Arkansas, and Memphis' women's basketball team will play Vanderbil...
Sep 02, 2025
LOCAL | Demolition Delayed For Germantown's Carrefour Shopping Center
The demolition of the former Carrefour in Germantown's Kirby Woods Shopping Center, which was scheduled to start on Tuesday, has been rescheduled for later this week. In November, the upscale shopping...
Sep 02, 2025
LOCAL | Teenager In Critical Condition After Being Shot Multiple Times In Downtown After 901 Day Festivites
A 17-year-old suffered serious injuries when gunfire broke out in Downtown Memphis late Monday night, and at least one Beale Street restaurant was hit in the gunfire, according to police. It all took ...
Sep 02, 2025
LOCAL | Judge Grants New Federal Trial For Former Officers In Connection With Tyre Nichols' Death
A new trial has been granted to three former Memphis Police officers who were found guilty on a federal charge in connection with Tyre Nichols' death. Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith...
Aug 29, 2025
