Powerball Fever Hits The Mid-South
Jackpot fever just rose a notch higher with the announcement that the estimated jackpot for Saturday’s Powerball drawing has risen from $310 million to $325 million.

Commissioners Want Mayor To Negotiate School Building Deal
Shelby County Commissioners passed a resolution to give Mayor Mark Luttrell the authority to decide the fate of county school buildings in suburbs that want to start their own school district.

MPD Officer Shoots 2 Robbery Suspects; 1 Dead
Authorities say a police officer shot two burglary suspects at a Memphis-area apartment complex, killing one and critically wounding the other.

One Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting.
One person is dead, another wounded after a Memphis police officer opens fire during an attempted robbery.

THE TRUTH: Half a Million Spent on Sequestered Jury's Meals, Hotels
The truth about just how much money and how often juries are being sequestered in Shelby County has taxpayers up in arms.

Miss. Rep. Introduces "Gulf Of America" Bill
When Republicans took control of the Mississippi House last November, who would have thought it would lead to a name change for the Gulf of Mexico?

Jury Deciding Future of 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder
He was 14 years old when Memphis Police say he murdered another Memphis teen, tried as an adult, a jury is now deciding whether Donald Rivers is guilty of the 2009 murder.

Jury Chosen In Drug Gang Trial In Memphis
A jury has been chosen in the federal trial of two Memphis men charged with being contract killers for an organization that moved drugs from Mexico into Tennessee and other U.S. states.

Mo' Money Co-Founder Defends Embattled Company
The co-founder of Mo Money Tax Service is going on the record after more than a week of turmoil, calls for federal and criminal investigations, and angry customers demanding their delayed tax returns.

Victims' Families Caught in the Middle of MS Pardon Debate
Since four convicted killers were pardoned by former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour, victims' families say they've been reliving the crimes.

Voicemail Surfaces in AR Voter Fraud Investigation
Arkansas State Police are investigating claims of voter fraud in Crittenden County.

Shelby County Elementary School Nominated for National Award
E.E. Jeter Elementary school in Millington is one of only six schools in the state to be nominated for the Blue Ribbon School Award.

Outside Firm to Inspect Memphis Police Department
Memphis Mayor A C Wharton along with MPD Director Toney Armstrong plan to put officers under the microscope. It's something the mayor says has been in the works for some time.

MS High Court Hears Arguments on Legality of Pardons
The Mississippi Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday on whether former governor Haley Barbour's pardons were legal.

State Annexation Bill to Be Withdrawn
Tennessee State Senator Mark Norris (R-Collierville) announced that he would withdraw two bills regarding annexation, specifically aimed at Memphis and an annex reserve in Shelby County, due to constitutional problems.

Warm Winter Weather Spell Causing Buds to Bloom
The mid-winter warm up has many flowers blooming, but are they in danger with below freezing temperatures ahead?

Life-Saving Flood Efforts Honored with Prestigious Award
The Shelby County Office of Preparedness was honored today with a rare award for their response during the historic flood of 2011.

Powerball Reaches $310M Jackpot for Weekend Drawing
Tennessee lottery officials say Powerball players in the state have won more than $298.1 million in prizes since the game became available in the state in April 2004.

Tennessee among 10 States Exempt from No Child Left Behind Mandates
Tennessee is out of the No Child Left Behind Act. It's one of 10 states that asked for an exemption to the federal education policy.

Miss. High Court Hears Arguments over Pardons
Attorneys for a group of inmates have told the Mississippi Supreme Court that former Gov. Haley Barbour's pardons are valid.

School Leaders File Documents Opposing Charters
Memphis school leaders say public schools in both the city and county would suffer if 17 new charter schools were allowed to open.

Mo Money Apologizes for Delay, Investigations Continue
The co-owners of Mo' Money Tax Service are formally apologizing for a tax return mess that continues to anger hundreds of customers.

Memphis Tigers Join the Big East
Memphis starts competing in the Big East in all sports in the 2013-2014 season.

THE TRUTH: Taxpayers Pick Up Huge Tab for Juries
Filet mignon, lobster, you name it, Shelby County jurors ate it, and it was taxpayers who picked up the tab.

Shelby County Lacks New Technology to Fight Meth
Six weeks into the news year, Shelby County still doesn't have the technology they need to enforce a new meth law.

Communication Problem Between Southaven Mayor, Board of Aldermen
The board is trying to be more transparent about city business, but the mayor is not keeping them in the loop on all business.

Why Legal Options aren't Options to Remove Southaven Mayor
There may be legal ways to remove Davis from office, so whay isn't the city using them?

Drug Testing Proposed for TN Elected Officials & Judges
First a bill was introduced to mandate drug testing for people on welfare, now similar legislation is aimed at state lawmakers.

Subpoenas Issued in AR Voter Fraud Complaint
The fallout continues over claims of voter fraud in Crittenden County.

Director Armstrong Stands by MPD Hiring Standards
On average this year, nearly one Memphis Police officer a week has been arrested and charged with a crime. But, the city's top cop said the standards for new officers are good and there's no need for changes.

TN, VA Congressmen Call for Federal Probe of Mo' Money
The nation's Attorney General is now being asked to take a look at Mo' Money Taxes.

Gas Leak at Poplar and Union Extended
Crews worked to repair a gas leak at Poplar Avenue and Union Extended Wednesday afternoon.

Meth Lab Busted in Cordova
Memphis Police and the Organized Crime Unit are on the scene of a meth lab in the Cordova area.

Norman Benjamin Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison
Norman Benjamin, a former Memphis Police sergeant, was sentenced to eight years in prison for a litany of charges that involved lying to his fellow officers, a murder-for-hire plot and a secret teenage girlfriend.

It's Official: Tigers to Join Big East in 2013
University of Memphis President Dr. Shirley Raines and Athletic Director R.C. Johnson announce Wednesday that the Tigers will leave Conference USA for the Big East in all sports starting in the 2013-2014 academic year.

Standing Room Only At Southaven Board Meeting
"The mayor should resign. There are no morals; no character," said a concerned Southaven resident.

CEO Reacts as Norfolk PD Raid Six Mo' Money Offices
The co-founder of Mo' Money Tax Service insists his company has done nothing wrong after police in Norfolk, Virginia raided six offices there, carrying away computers.

THE TRUTH: Memphis Sequestered Jury Costs Exceed Larger Cities
More juries are sequestered in Memphis than Nashville, Houston or even Detroit or Los Angeles. Is it a good use of taxpayer money or a waste?

Thaddeus Matthews Not Apologizing for Outburst
Local Radio Host Thaddeus Matthews made headlines after kicking Republican Congressional candidate Charlotte Bergmann off his radio show last week.

Council Told Unreported MPD Memos Won't Change Crime Rate
Memphis City Council members want more answers about an audit of the Memphis Police Department's Organized Crime Unit and unreported MPD memos.

Jury Selection Continues for Trial of Accused Hit Men
Murder, drugs and money laundering. They'll all part of one of the largest federal drug trials in Shelby County history, but not until jury selection is completed.

Train Derailment to Cause Weeks of Traffic Delays
Drivers get ready; traffic delays are on the way. That's the word from the city engineering department as Norfolk Southern railroad works to fix up what a derailed train left behind along the Poplar corridor in East Memphis.

Occupy Memphis Evicts 6 at Encampment
Members of Occupy Memphis have evicted six people living at their encampment due to drinking and drug use.

Missing Boy Found in Courtland, Mississippi
A missing 2-year-old Panola County boy, who disappeared while playing in his front yard, has been found.

Source: Big East Moving toward Adding Memphis
A person familiar with the talks says the Big East is in discussions with Memphis about the Tigers joining the league in all sports.

Southaven Citizens Ready to Question Mayor Davis
They’re expecting fireworks and a record crowd at Tuesday night’s Southaven Board of Aldermen meeting.

Shelby County School Bus Engines are Getting Cleaner
A diesel retrofit program will make 120 Shelby County school buses cleaner by using filters that will nearly eliminate harmful emissions.

Plans To Spruce Up Elvis Presley Blvd Move Forward
A rehab project to fix up Elvis Presley Boulevard in Whitehaven cleared its first hurdle Tuesday.

Demo Clears Path for Last of Le Bonheur Construction
Brick by brick, the old emergency room for Le Bonheur Children's Hospital came down Tuesday morning.

Lawyer: Ozment Will Not Attend Mississippi Hearing
A pardoned killer from Mississippi will not return to the state without a fight.

Mo' Money Offices in Virginia Closed, IRS Investigating
Six locations of Mo' Money Taxes in Norfolk. Virginia have closed following complaints from customers that weren't receiving their refund checks, a problem echoed by customers in Memphis.

Rep. Curry Todd Waives Hearing on DUI, Weapon
State Rep. Curry Todd waived a preliminary hearing on drunken driving and weapon charges and his case was sent to a grand jury on Tuesday.

Police Standoff in Whitehaven Leads to Arrest
Memphis Police arrested a man after a standoff for nearly ten hours at a Whitehaven apartment complex.

Man Charged for Robbing, Kidnapping Own Friend
When a Memphis man offered his friend a ride home, he wasn't planning on being robbed and kidnapped at gunpoint.

Congressman Calls for Federal Mo' Money Investigation
A Virginia Congressman is calling for a federal investigation into Mo' Money Tax Service, as scores of customers continue to wait for their federal tax returns.

Bartlett Holds Town Hall Meeting on Creating Own School District
Bartlett citizens held a town hall meeting to discuss the feasibility of starting their own school district.

THE TRUTH: Sequestered Juries Costing Shelby Co. Taxpayers Thousands
Shelby County judges waste your money keeping sequestered juries away from TV's, cell phones and the internet. It happens more than you think and costs more than you want to know.

Former Memphis Restaurant Owner Back in Trouble
A former Memphis restaurant owner is in trouble with the law once again.

Memphians Owe Walls, Mississippi Police Thousands
The police department just posted Walls Most Wanted. 97 people have warrants for not paying traffic violations.

Jury Selection Begins in Trial of Accused Petties Hit Men
One of the most important drug trials in Tennessee history is taking place in downtown Memphis. A jury is now being selected to decide the fate of two accused hit men for a notorious drug ring.

Charlotte Bergmann Speaks Out on Radio Host's Tirade
Not everyone agrees with her politics, but almost everyone agrees what happened to Charlotte Bergmann on a local radio show was wrong.

Drought, Demand Driving Up Beef Prices
Where's the beef? The cost of burgers and steaks have been on the rise, due to higher demand overseas and bad weather affecting cattle farmers in the U.S.

New Skill Sets Needed for Influx of Memphis Jobs
Senior White House business advisors said Memphis is not in bad shape when it comes to the economy, with a city work force ready to get busy. The trouble is many of them aren't ready to deal with the needs of new companies coming to the city.

Lawyer Charged in Towing Incident with Memphis Police
A Memphis lawyer is accused of hitting a Memphis Police officer as his car was being towed.

Body Found in South Memphis Trash Can Identified
Memphis Police have identified the remains found in a trash can near a South Memphis business.

Police Standoff at Whitehaven Apartment Complex
Memphis Police called the TACT Unit to a Whitehaven apartment complex after a shooting suspect locked himself inside a residence.

Shots Fired in Fight over Super Bowl
A fight between two football fans got heated, leading to gunfire in the Orange Mound area after the Super Bowl.

Memphis School Bus Driver Accused of Rape
A Memphis school bus drive is accused of the statutory rape of a 14-year-old girl.

Funeral Planned for Karen Swift, Murder investigation Continues
A funeral is planned in Arkansas for a West Tennessee mother whose body was found last year as police continue to investigate her death.

Driver Indicted in Teen Girl's Death
A teenage driver whose truck crashed, killing a 14-year-old passenger, has been indicted on criminal charges in Shelby County.

Owner: Mo' Money not Liable for Refund Delays
Co-founder Markey Granberry is adamant that none of the delayed refunds are his company's fault and because of that, he said he doubts Mo' Money will reimburse affected customers a portion of the fees they paid his company.

Councilman Pushing for Improvements around Graceland
Elvis Presley may live eternal, but the Memphis street named after him has been forgotten.

Mo' Money Taxes Not Daunted by 'Haters'
Mo' Money's owners call their customers "hardworking people who are the backbone of America," and if those hardworking people are now Mo' Money "haters," so be it.

Children Left in Car with Loaded Gun during Manicure
A mother was arrested for leaving three small children unattended in her car, where she kept a loaded gun, while she was getting a manicure.

Man Arrested after Threatening to Burn Family Alive
A man had to be subdued by police when he was arrested for threatening to burn his family alive in their home.

Accused Hit Men on Trial in Memphis for Federal Drug Case
He was the biggest drug lord in Memphis, now Craig Petties is set to appear in one of the largest Federal drug trials in West Tennessee history.

Memphis City Schools Want Local Produce
Farmers in West Tennessee are working on a plan to get local produce on lunch menus at Memphis City Schools by fall.

Crowds Expected at Upcoming Southaven Board Meeting
Police are adding more officers, and Southaven City Hall will be broadcasting the meeting live in an extra meeting room.

Memphis Officer Arrested in Domestic Incident
Shelby County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Memphis Police officer after a reported fight with her boyfriend.

Train Derails in East Memphis
An overturned car led to extended closures at several railroad crossings in East Memphis after a train derailed early Sunday morning.

Mo' Money Promises Customers Will Get Refunds
The CEO of Mo’ Money offers an apology but says the refund delays aren't his company's fault.

Mo' Money Problems Continue into Weekend
More problems for Mo' Money Tax Service, as it continues to grapple with a computer glitch that has left many customers waiting on their tax refunds.

Memphis No Longer in Top Ten Worst Cities
According to Forbes Magazine- Memphis is no longer among the top ten worst cities in America.

Memphis School Children Receive Free Dental Care
There were smiles all around for Memphis city school kids. Students at UT's College of Dentistry offered free check-ups and other services Friday morning.

Voters Don't Know their Shelby County Commissioners
It should be a simple question, at least that's what a member of the Shelby County Commission thinks. Justin Ford told a former member of the board he disagreed with her comments that most in Shelby County couldn't name their commissioner or any member of the commission.

Victim's Family Reacts as Pardoned Killer Fights Return to MS
Joseph Ozment says he may not come back from Wyoming for the court hearing next week in Mississippi.

AT&T Cancels Controversial Desoto County Cell Tower
Hernando residents didn't want a proposed cell phone tower installed near their homes or a Civil War battlefield.

Governor Haslam Stands Behind Planned Parenthood Cuts
If you want state money, do not provide abortions; that's the message from Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam.

Man Pardoned while Awaiting Charges for DUI Death
There's more fallout over the 200 pardons by former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour. A victim's family said there is a repeat DUI offender who was also pardoned, even while sitting in jail waiting to be charged for killing their teenage daughter while driving drunk.

New Social Networking Policy could Cost Memphis Employees their Jobs
If you're a city worker, be careful what you post online.

Ex-Court Worker in Memphis Sentenced for Theft
A former employee of Shelby County Chancery Court has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for embezzling more than $1 million.

Tennessee Bills to Bolster Fight Against Sex Trafficking
A set of new bills before Tennessee state lawmakers call for stiffer penalties for sex traffickers and more protection for their victims.

Mother Fears the Worst after Body Found in South Memphis
Police are investigating after a body was found in a ravine near Crump and Mississippi Boulevard. The discovery has one mother fearing the worst.

ABC 24 Reporter Mistakenly Listed as Possible Sex Offender
An ABC 24 reporter and an entire apartment complex is flagged as possible sex offenders, all because of one North Carolina man.

Man Pleads Guilty to Raping, Impregnating 11-Year-Old
A Memphis man will spend 25 years behind bars for raping and impregnating an 11-year old girl.

Southaven Police Searching for Wanted Man
Southaven Police are asking the public's help in finding a wanted suspect.

THE TRUTH: Tax Dollars Spent on Questionable Home Rehab Projects
The City of Memphis is strapped for cash, but that doesn't stop it from handing out free money to fix up homes. Thanks to a Memphis city program, taxpayers picked up the $2 million tab for people to get major home repairs.

Suspect Charged in 2 Millington Bank Robberies
Millington Police have arrested a suspect for the robbery of two banks within 3 days.

Body Found in Desoto County Identified as Missing Woman
A badly decomposed body found in a rural area of Desoto County earlier this week has been identified as Sherry Smith, according to the coroner's office.

Body Found in South Memphis Ravine
Memphis Police were called to South Memphis after a body was found in a ravine near a busy intersection.

Peabody Hotel in Memphis gets New Duckmaster
The Peabody hotel in Memphis has a new "duckmaster" to lead the five North American mallards on their daily trek at the hotel.

Memphis Enacts City Employee Social Media Policy
Would you risk losing your job over a Facebook post? It could happen to Memphis city employees if they violate the city's policy on social media.

Southaven Mayor to Attend its Council Meeting
Embattled Southaven Mayor Greg Davis is to preside over his first city council meeting Tuesday since returning from treatment at an unnamed medical facility.

THE TRUTH: Corrections Officers Rake in Huge Overtime Pay
Imagine making an extra $50,000 a year in overtime. It's reality for a handful of Shelby County workers.

Mo Money Goes on Offensive over Tax Delay
Mo Money Tax Services says a computer glitch is partially to blame for a delay in handing out refund checks to customers.

Planned Parenthood, State Health Agency at Odds
Local Planned Parenthood branches are seeking court intervention on a state funding decision.

Report: Mid-South States among Poorest in Nation
According to a report by the Corporation for Enterprise Development, Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas rank among the bottom in the nation for families' well-being.

Are Mid-South Families Prepared for an Earthquake?
EMA responders are encouraging all families to have a response plan.

Rehab Over Prison for Drug Addicted Mothers
A new program is offering help and redemption for the mothers of children born addicted to drugs.

150 Cars Towed in First Month of Boot and Tow Program
In only 20 days, more than 150 cars have been towed in downtown Memphis.

No Money, Mo' Problems at Mo' Money Taxes
Despite their promises, customers at Mo' Money Taxes got no money for their tax refunds.

Mayor Davis Back at Work under Watchful Eyes
After weeks away, Southaven Mayor Greg Davis is back at work. Considering he's under investigation and most folks around town want him out of office, can he really do his job?

Annexation Bill on Hold amid City, County Outcry
Earlier this week in Nashville, legislation was introduced specifically aimed at not letting the city annex an area of east Shelby County . Now, city council members are saying the whole process is bordering on being out of control.

Planned Parenthood Files Suit to Restore Funding
Affiliates of Planned Parenthood are suing the Tennessee Health Department to have their funding restored.

Megabus, Motorcycle Involved in Crash Downtown
A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital after an accident with a Megabus in downtown Memphis.

Valero Oil Offers $25K Reward in Employee's Murder Case
An executive with Valero Oil announced the company is offering a $25,000 award for tips leading to an arrest in the murder case of an employee.

Pardoned Killer to Fight Return to Mississippi
Convicted murderer Joseph Ozment, who left Mississippi after being pardoned by former Gov. Haley Barbour, seems poised to fight attempts to make him return from Wyoming.

Man Charged for Scamming Mother Looking for Son's Killer
A mother looking for justice in her son's murder ended up being the victim of fraud after she was scammed out of nearly $6,000 by a man claiming to be a bail bondsman.

Youth Charged in Killing was Out on Bond
A 17-year-old arrested in the fatal shooting of another youth outside a Memphis high school was out on bond at the time.

New Plans Unveiled for Vacant Overton Square Hotel
People packed Memphis Heritage to get answers about the abandoned French Quarter Inn at Overton Square.

Computer Glitch Blamed for 'Mo' Money' Tax Refund Delay
Several frustrated customers were left saying "no money" after a computer glitch at Mo' Money Tax Services.

Germantown Meets on Starting Own School District
The word from city leaders in Germantown is to speak up and be heard. They met to discuss the pros and cons of starting their own school district.

Memphis Scales Back Plan to Annex County Land
The City of Memphis is scaling back ambitious plans to annex a large swath of Eastern Shelby County. Initially, the city said about 50,000 people would be affected under its current annexation plan. That number was later lowered to 22,000, then 17,000.

More Cuts to Planned Parenthood
The Susan G. Komen Foundation is pulling the plug on funding for Planned Parenthood. It's a double whammy for the organization as the state of Tennessee will no longer fund HIV and syphilis testing in Shelby County.

Horn Lake Meth Lab Explodes Near Police Station
A meth lab exploded in a home near the police station Tuesday. It created a big fire as those responsible ran.

Southaven Woman Starts Petition for Mayor to Resign
Mayor Greg Davis returned to the office this week, announcing he will not resign. Some residents say that's not acceptable.

Concern Expressed over Proposed Animal Ordinance
Come Monday, the Shelby County Commission might actually approve something - a new, tougher local law concerning animal cruelty that's already controversial.

Commission Accused of 'Hissy Fits' Amid Voting District Struggle
The Shelby County Commission is still trying to come up with new voting districts and the fighting among commissioners is still happening. One former member accused the group of spending most of their time just throwing "hissy fits."

Supervisor Investigated over Escaped Inmate
More than 24 hours after escaping from a work detail, an inmate from the Shelby County Corrections Center is still on the run.

Memphis Fire Department Unveils Greenline Ambulance
Injuries can happen anywhere, but ambulances can't go everywhere. Until now.

Reward Increased to $250,000 in Holly Bobo Case
A spokesman for the family of a missing Decatur County nursing school student says the reward for her safe return has been increased to $250,000.

Daycare Van Involved in 3-Vehicle Crash
Two people were taken to The MED in critical condition after a crash in South Memphis involving a daycare van.

Arsonist Sets Fire to Peppertree Apartments
The Memphis Fire Department was called to the Peppertree Apartments in Whitehaven after an arsonist set the vacant building ablaze.

Sex Offender Arrest Could Have Ties to Holly Bobo Case
The arrest of a violent sex offender could lead to answers in the disappearance of Holly Bobo.

40 Dogs Seized in Tenn. to be Flown to Florida
Dozens of dogs rescued from a Tennessee truck are headed to Florida.