Memphis is on flood alert due to heavy rain, with the National Weather Service issuing advisories and warnings for rising rivers. Residents are urged to prepare for potential flooding.

Senatobia's early warning siren system failed due to possible weather interference, prompting city officials to advise residents to use alternative alert methods.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools' interim Superintendent Dr. Rodrick Richmond's contract sets his salary at $325,000, stirring local debate. The contract terms include health benefits, a district vehicle, and a unique termination notice requirement.

Severe tornadoes hit the Mid-South, claiming seven lives and causing destruction. Fatalities occurred in Obion, McNairy, and Fayette counties, with a man and daughter killed in their home, and the mother critically injured.

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office invited locals to their spring 2025 Citizens’ Academy to strengthen community bonds and provide insights into law enforcement operations.

Oxford man Joel Boyd Jr. is charged with raping and sexually assaulting a child; his bond is set at $200,000. Details are limited to protect the victim.

The City of Dyersburg, Tennessee, commemorated the 19th anniversary of a tornado that caused significant damage and loss of life in Dyer County on their Facebook page.

A man was indicted for first-degree murder following the fatal shooting of his ex-girlfriend at a park, which prompted a chase and subsequent arrests of six officers for misconduct.

Memphis and surrounding areas brace for catastrophic flooding, with a Flood Watch due to generational rainfall amounts and strong winds forecasted by the NWS.

A man was critically injured and a child hurt in a Frayser, Memphis shooting; the shooter, dressed in black, remains unidentified. Police are investigating.

Hernando starts constructing a roundabout on April 1, 2025, at McIngvale and Holly Springs Road, with expected disruptions and a 30-day closure for detours.

A fire at an apartment complex in Frayser injured two infants and one adult. The Memphis Fire Department responded to the incident, which resulted in hospitalizations for burns and smoke inhalation. The cause is under investigation.

Germantown is planning capital improvements focusing on public safety and infrastructure, with Mayor Palazzolo detailing the project evaluation process and significant proposals like fire department updates and traffic enhancements.