Rapper BlocBoy JB was arrested in Memphis for blocking traffic while asleep in a car with a gun and marijuana. He faces charges including obstruction of a highway and unlawful possession of a weapon.

Ex-Hernando Police officer Hosie Porter was charged with rape and sexual battery while serving as a school resource officer; no children were involved.

TDOT responds to Hurricane Helene's aftermath in East Tennessee with a specialized Strike Force to assess and repair damaged bridges, clearing debris to restore normality, while also cautioning drivers to remain safe.

A car crash on Jackson Avenue in Memphis resulted in the death of a woman driver and non-critical injuries to the passenger. Local residents describe the street as unsafe due to frequent speeding.

Memphis is under a flood watch through Saturday morning due to expected heavy rainfall, with possible flooding in East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee.

Several vehicles caught fire near a tire shop in Downtown Memphis, with no casualties reported as MFD extinguished the blaze and investigates the cause.

The National Weather Service in Memphis predicts a mostly sunny day with a high near 91°F and calm winds. Evenings will be partly cloudy with lows around 73°F. Shower chances increase by Monday.

A fire at Quail Ridge Apartments in Bartlett injured one and involved multiple firefighting crews; a resident detailed escaping the blaze, which started early and forced a defensive approach.

U.S. Attorney Kevin G. Ritz of the Western District of Tennessee announced his resignation after two years in his position and 19 years in the U.S. Attorney's Office.

Baptist Memorial Health Care plans to build a new $24 million hospital in Fayette County, Tennessee, aiming to enhance healthcare access for the growing population along the I-40 corridor.

Two men were injured in a shooting at Save N’ Go gas station in Orange Mound, Memphis. Police responded around 11 p.m. One victim is critical; another is non-critical. Witnesses saw a red car fleeing the scene. Investigations are ongoing.

The article describes the aftermath of a fatal police shooting in Memphis, where 26-year-old Tremayne French was killed after allegedly exchanging gunfire with officers during a pursuit.

The Memphis NWS forecast predicts a sunny pattern with occasional patchy fog, high humidity, and temperatures approaching the 90s, with calm winds persisting throughout the week.