Paul Nelson now faces life in prison after admitting a gunfight at Tug's Casual Grill left an accomplice dead.

Memphis will hit 94 degrees Friday and 96 Saturday before a modest Sunday cooldown. An ozone alert is also in effect Friday for sensitive groups.

Kenneth Howell, 69, has a medical condition that may keep him from returning home safely, officials say.

Clayton Bratcher's 8-year state sentence for armed drive-through robberies now comes with over 22 years total after federal prosecutors stepped in.

Some Memphis families say they fear graduation could be withheld over unpaid dues — but state law says otherwise.

A man and woman turned up at a Millington Road fire station after a Madewell Drive shooting. Both are in critical condition.

A nonverbal 6-year-old died on a Cordova daycare bus and a Cheatham County toddler was found in a broken-down van — Tennessee's third hot car death of 2026.

Memphis faces triple-digit temperatures and heat-index readings up to 113 through Sunday, with an Extreme Heat Warning in effect.

The Memphis Veterans Village opens Friday with addiction recovery, job training and VA benefits help built in.

Officers closed Highway 161 in both directions after a deadly crash in the 2400 block. The victim's identity has not been released.

Mayor Maureen Fraser and library director Lisa Plath marked the milestone as construction begins on a 300-person civic center.

Crews used heavy wreckers to pull the truck back before reaching Donald McIntyre. Highway 45 Alternate has a history of deadly wrecks.

Memphis faces a Heat Advisory through Friday as the heat index reaches 110°F and weekend highs climb above 100°F.