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Memphis will bake through midweek with highs in the upper 90s and heat indexes above 105. Heat Advisory and an Extreme Heat Watch are in effect.
Heat Advisory in effect Sunday; Extreme Heat Watch begins Monday. Highs will reach the mid‑ to upper‑90s with heat‑index values above 105°F.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Two men received federal prison terms after a November 2024 construction-site carjacking in Memphis; one drew 13 years, the other 8.5 years.
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HiFi Memphis plans a year‑round public market at Madison and B.B. King, converting two vacant buildings into vendor stalls, an incubator and workforce programs.
A repossession on Macon Road ended in a shooting Wednesday; police say the vehicle’s owner has been charged with aggravated assault and the tow-truck driver is in non-critical condition.
An 18‑year‑old led troopers on a high‑speed chase through Frayser and surrendered after officers used a tire‑deflation device. A 15‑year‑old passenger was found with an illegal firearm.
Clear morning with a high near 84°F and isolated storms possible today. Heat spikes into the 90s by the weekend; plan for cooling options.
Sunny Tuesday with a milder high near 82°F. Patchy fog and scattered storms return midweek before heat builds into the weekend.
A woman was found shot inside a car near Bartlett on Sunday night; authorities say she was rushed to a hospital and later upgraded to non-critical.
A Flood Watch is in effect for Memphis through 7 p.m.; heavy morning storms could drop 1–2 inches and cause street flooding. Expect slow, wet commutes.
Hot and humid today with highs around 91°F; late-night storms could bring damaging gusts and heavy rain.
Showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon in Memphis with highs near 86°F. Sunday turns hot again with heat index values near 103.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
A free drone-and-fireworks show will light Tom Lee Park on July 4. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.; security screening will be in place.
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