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Andrew Ticer and Michael Hudman will open Josephine Estelle and Rosie's Tavern at The Standard Germantown over Memorial Day weekend.
Weather & Environment in ...
Clear skies Tuesday with highs near 81°F; a bigger heat surge pushes toward the 90s by Friday. Low humidity raises minor fire‑weather concerns before a slight chance of storms early next week.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
An early-morning crash near Shelby Farms Park left one person dead and three others hospitalized. Walnut Grove and Farm Road were closed for hours as police investigated.
A 73-year-old Memphis grandmother says a masked man with a long rifle robbed her in a Whitehaven Cash Saver parking lot as she shopped for Mother’s Day. Police and Crime Stoppers are seeking tips.
Lobster King Cajun Seafood is joining Cordova’s A1 Wings & Things to share a storefront at 420 S Germantown Pkwy. Permits are currently under review and no opening date has been set.
A person was hurt early Friday in a convenience-store shooting on the 1400 block of Pendleton Street in Orange Mound. Police say the investigation is active and no suspect information is available.
A nine-month Operation River Walk probe in Decatur County produced 24 indictments and the seizure of a dump truck alleged to have been used to sell meth. Arrests and warrants remain active.
A Shelby County judge found probable cause in an aggravated‑kidnapping case and revoked Johnny Dansberry’s bond after the court heard he contacted the alleged victim.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Repairs on the James Road bridge are now scheduled to begin in July, more than two years after a truck damaged the span. The city says work should wrap by October.
Showers, fog and scattered thunderstorms today in Memphis; pockets of heavy rain and gusty winds may cause localized flooding.
Scattered storms today; a stronger round late Tuesday into Wednesday may bring gusty winds and 1–2 inches of rain.
Amazon opened its logistics network to outside businesses and FedEx shares slid nearly 10%, intensifying pressure on the Memphis‑based carrier ahead of a June spin‑off.
Detectives in Memphis investigated an overnight shooting near South Parkway East and LaPaloma; police say the investigation is ongoing and are asking for tips.
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