The Southern Heritage Classic returns to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Sept. 12, 2026, with Alcorn State and UAPB set for a rematch. Weekend events will include the Orange Mound parade, tailgates and an AutoZone halftime showdown.

Tekila Group's Fuego Vivo opens mid‑February on Poplar with an international menu, wagyu steaks and tableside salsas, plus a late‑March patio and plans to hire 200+ staff.

Collierville Police urge residents to warn children about the dangers of playing on frozen ponds and lakes, highlighting the risks of unpredictable ice.

Millington remains closed amid icy conditions, with City Hall advising residents about service disruptions and road treatment updates via their website and social media.

FedEx filed plans for a 1.6-million-square-foot "Hercules" sorting center at Memphis International that would link to its new sort building via an elevated bridge.

Nike confirms layoffs affecting approximately 775 employees in Tennessee and Mississippi, mainly in Memphis distribution centers, citing operational streamlining and automation efforts.

Three former Memphis caregivers are indicted on TennCare fraud and theft charges for allegedly submitting false time records between January 2022 and June 2024.

A winter storm left an 18‑wheeler jackknifed at Rosemark & Mulberry in Atoka and collapsed a Somerville barn, leaving crews to contend with icy roads.

Library staff and allies will rally at City Hall as the council takes a final reading on a referendum to reclassify library employees as civil‑service workers. Supporters say the move would add job protections and stabilize services.

The final member of a sports betting fraud ring was sentenced to 30 months in prison, concluding the case against the quintet involved in identity theft and unauthorized use of access devices.

U.S. Attorney supports Tennessee in a lawsuit over National Guard use in Memphis, citing the Guard's success in reducing crime. The case debates military roles in civil law enforcement.

Memphis Fire Department extinguished a non-hazardous fuel tank fire in Castalia Heights; no injuries reported.

The Germantown Police Department's weekly report highlighted various crimes from domestic disputes to identity fraud, with notable incidents including an officer assault and the recovery of stolen property.