A chemical spill early Wednesday closed part of the FedEx World Hub on Democrat Road in Memphis. FedEx says no injuries were reported and directed customers to fedex.com.

Jim 'N Nick's is building its first Mississippi restaurant at 8401 McGregor Crossing in Olive Branch; construction is underway but no opening date has been announced.

WREG's Price Tracker shows eggs fell to $1.98 a dozen while a 23-item grocery basket rose to $111.27. Local experts recommend meal planning and store brands to trim bills.

A Memphis senator’s bill to tweak litigation‑funding rules is drawing fire from trial lawyers who say it could choke off money plaintiffs need to sue big companies.

A DeSoto Central Elementary student was detained after other children reported a firearm on a school bus. Deputies say the weapon was inoperable and a magazine was recovered.

Chilly morning gives way to a mild, breezy day — highs near 55°F and gusts to 30 mph. Rain likely Thursday with a quarter to half‑inch possible.

A TACIR report says planned state construction should cover long‑term needs, but West Tennessee lacks short‑term juvenile detention space and the commission urges stronger oversight.

A Wynne man was sentenced to eight years in federal prison after prosecutors said he possessed sexually explicit images of a 10-year-old. Five years of supervised release will follow.

Gunfire erupted on I‑40 at North Watkins and Memphis police are searching for a suspect; no injuries were reported.

A Memphis victim used an AirTag to trace a stolen backpack that held a Taurus .38; police released surveillance photos and asked the public for tips.

Nearly two years after 19‑year‑old Maalik Cade was found shot in South Memphis, his mother Deborah Golden continues to press police while CrimeStoppers offers a reward. The family says they still hope a tip will break the case open.

The city posted the first public draft of a zoning map tied to Memphis 3.0 and is asking residents to review parcel‑level changes. Neighborhood groups have already raised concerns.

A pedestrian was killed on I-240 near South Parkway East early Wednesday, prompting a police fatal-crash investigation and southbound lane closures.