The NWS Memphis forecast predicts partly sunny and chilly conditions with gentle winds for the area. Temps will range from the low 20s to mid-40s°F, with chances of showers midweek.

A train in Millington hit an abandoned, unoccupied car on the tracks with no injuries reported. The driver's whereabouts are unknown and the incident is under investigation.

The Memphis Police Department is investing over $34,000 into Neighborhood Watch groups to improve community safety through better lighting and surveillance cameras.

Memphis Fire Department's Command Staff cooked a meal for Station 41's personnel as a reward for winning the Christmas decoration contest, showcasing appreciation and department unity.

A four-year-old girl in Dyersburg is critically injured from a self-inflicted gunshot wound due to an unsecured gun at home. The police chief stressed firearm safety.

An MPD officer and another driver were involved in a non-fatal two-vehicle crash in Whitehaven, with a probe ongoing into the incident involving an overturned truck and damaged police cruiser.

A Memphis man was convicted of armed postal carrier robberies and related bank fraud, with a mandatory minimum 28-year sentence pending for April 2026.

The Germantown Police reported crimes from January 9-11, including assault on an officer, a protection order violation, threats, custodial interference, shoplifting, and a stolen vehicle recovery.

The Memphis Police Department highlights the covert nature of human trafficking and the need for awareness and community action during Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

Memphis's NWS forecasts variable weather, with showers and a persistent winter chill, but also periods of sun and rising temperatures into the 60s, before dropping again midweek.

Memphis city offices and trash collection are closed on January 19, 2026, for MLK Jr. Day. Residents must adjust bin placement times; some services are limited.

Marques Griffin was charged with manslaughter after fatally shooting a suspected burglar at his East Memphis apartment. The incident and investigation are ongoing.

GHS-TV from Germantown High School and CMTV College in Tbilisi, Georgia, created a joint broadcast to promote cross-cultural understanding among students.