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Weather & Environment in ...
Dense fog slows the Monday commute in Memphis; skies clear by mid-day with highs near 90 and heat index near 101. Cooling center info included.
Heat Advisory through 8 p.m. Sunday; highs near 92°F and heat-index up to 105°F. Scattered storms possible this afternoon.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A fatal officer-involved shooting on westbound I‑40 near mile marker 86.4 in Madison County prompted a TBI investigation and closed all westbound lanes; details remain limited.
A high-speed pursuit through Whitehaven ended Thursday when a Nissan Altima crashed on Winchester Road; three suspects were arrested and officers recovered a stolen firearm.
Family & Kids in ...
The 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book places Tennessee 37th overall — education scores improved, but child deaths, housing costs and uninsured rates rose.
A Lexington man wanted in Arkansas on child‑sex‑related charges was arrested in Henderson County after task‑force officers tracked him to Wildersville. Officials tied the capture to Operation Trident.
Retail & Industry in ...
FedEx will sell its Supply Chain arm to CMA CGM for $1.4B, folding roughly 10,000 employees into CEVA Logistics and expanding CEVA’s North American footprint.
A man remains in critical condition after an early-morning shooting near Prescott Road and Sharpe Avenue. Police describe a male suspect and are seeking tips.
A pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in Memphis' Medical District Monday night. Police are asking witnesses to call CrimeStoppers at 901‑528‑CASH.
Downtown Memphis courthouses were closed Tuesday after flooding and a loss of running water forced the suspension of General Sessions and Criminal dockets.
Two people were shot early Sunday on Vollintine Avenue in Memphis; police released a suspect description and say the investigation is ongoing.
Coldwater police say teens reported sexual activity at a Central Avenue laundromat; officers want cameras and tips.
Real Estate & Development in ...
The Millington racetrack has been renamed Darana Motorsports Park Millington and will get a roughly $60M overhaul; local leaders now expect racing to return in 2027 amid scheduling questions.
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