Two men received federal prison terms after a November 2024 construction-site carjacking in Memphis; one drew 13 years, the other 8.5 years.

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.

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.

A driver died after his car overturned on Memphis-Arlington Road in Lakeland when the vehicle struck a culvert and flipped, the sheriff's office says.

Jamison Leggett, 41, was sentenced to 40 years after being convicted on child‑sex charges, DeSoto County officials said. He must register as a sex offender and has no parole eligibility.