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Warm, muggy Friday with a high near 85°F. Showers and gusty storms arrive Friday night into Saturday.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Federal agents say they seized more than 2,000 pounds of packaged marijuana at the FedEx World Hub in Memphis during a multi‑agency operation. Investigators are tracing shipping records.
A jogger was shot in the leg while running on Poplar Avenue in Crosstown. Police say the shooter fled in a white Chevrolet Malibu and investigators are seeking tips.
A Hernando construction‑site stabbing led to a 25‑year MDOC sentence and 10 years of post‑release supervision after the defendant pleaded guilty to attempted murder, officials said.
Federal agents searched a Cordova home tied to Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty early Wednesday; authorities have not disclosed the purpose of the search.
Mostly sunny and warm Wednesday, with highs near 86°F. Showers and thunderstorms return Thursday and intensify into Saturday; gusty winds possible.
Mid‑80s and breezy Tuesday; showers and thunderstorms likely beginning Thursday. Expect gusts near 30 mph and several rounds of rain through the weekend.
Unseasonably warm, breezy week arrives with highs in the low-to-mid 80s. Showers and thunderstorms return midweek, with gusts possible early in the week.
Sports in ...
Jaylen Wells will miss the rest of the season after surgery to repair a tendon avulsion fracture in his right big toe. The Grizzlies' roster gap widens as more players remain sidelined.
Politics & Govt in ...
A No Kings march at Church Park in Memphis began peacefully but ended after police used pepper spray and made arrests, according to local reporting.
The Tennessee Senate passed a bill March 27 that would stop school districts from suing the state over accountability steps, intensifying debate over a possible Memphis takeover.
Memphis City Council met March 26 to map out how 25% of property-tax revenue from AI sites could pay for streets, housing and community programs near the Colossus campuses.
A Ripley man was sentenced to life plus 26 years for the 2022 shooting that left an 18‑year‑old dead and two children wounded.
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