Mississippi faces severe winter conditions, causing seven deaths, with the latest three from a house fire in Tate County. State efforts focus on clearing roads and power restoration.

The Memphis City Council approved a rule requiring ID verification for public commenters while allowing speakers to keep addresses off the spoken record. The vote prompted both support and concern from council members.

TBI data and local advocates say Shelby County is Tennessee’s most vulnerable county for trafficking; nonprofits are expanding services but gaps remain.

Millington, TN closes city offices due to severe weather, urging residents to stay home amid hazardous road conditions and suspended sanitation services.

Nike will cut 775 jobs, mostly at distribution centers in Tennessee and Mississippi, as the company pushes to speed automation and streamline operations.

Tipton County offices, including the justice chambers, will be closed next Monday and Tuesday, with some court dates rescheduled. Call provided numbers for new appointments.

After a late‑2025 fire, Dixie Queen says it has gutted and painted its Overton Crossing storefront and is awaiting permits; owner Joe Raffanti expects a one‑month buildout once work begins.

Memphis suspended solid waste collection due to winter storm road conditions, with officials urging patience and continuous road monitoring for service resumption. Residents are advised to use the city's app for updates.

The NWS has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for parts of the Mid-South, with temperatures at 14°F and wind chills as low as -12°F. Residents face risks of hypothermia and frostbite.

Shelby County's Pre-K expansion is on hold as Mayor Lee Harris renegotiates a contract with First 8 Memphis, freezing millions and putting classroom openings at risk.

Memphis prepares for a winter storm with snow, sleet, and possible freezing rain this weekend, prompting travel and power outage warnings from the National Weather Service.

A man died after a vehicle hit him in Memphis; one person is detained, and police are investigating the incident.

Memphis police seek tips on a burglary involving copper theft on W Brooks Road by a Black female and male, described with detailed clothing, urging public assistance.