Convicted felon Christopher Walker was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for illegal firearm possession and drug trafficking, including a machinegun, in Memphis.

14-year-old Jayden Wilson was fatally shot in a Memphis home; his grandmother and neighbor reacted with grief and increased vigilance. Police seek leads, possibly from neighborhood cameras.

Memphis prepares for severe winter weather with widespread city efforts and a readiness plan including pre-treatment of roads, warming centers, and plans for maintaining essential services.

The National Weather Service in Memphis warned of severe weather with snow, sleet, and freezing rain expected in parts of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, and West Tennessee from Friday to Sunday, possibly impacting travel and causing power outages.

Germantown received a $1.5 million federal grant for roadway safety projects, aiming to reduce traffic-related accidents by implementing traffic calming and safety treatments as part of the SS4A initiative.

The Memphis Police Department's Bomb Squad was called for a suspicious package on Union Avenue. The situation was resolved without harm and normalcy returned. The incident underlines the department's readiness to ensure public safety.

Inmate Randy Cannon escaped Hardeman County Jail via a patrol car but was recaptured shortly after, highlighting the importance of quick law enforcement response.

A house fire in Dyer County resulted in the death of Jerry Brown. Authorities, including the TBI, are investigating the cause. The community is mourning, and the sheriff has shared condolences.

Memphis adjusted its waste collection schedule for MLK Jr. Day, with no pickups on the holiday and the rest of the week's service occurring on the scheduled days.

The National Weather Service in Memphis forecasts a sunny day with a high of 36°F, clear skies tonight with a low of 25°F, and increasing clouds for Martin Luther King Day with a high near 35°F.

Two individuals were arrested and stolen goods recovered after a theft at a business in Collierville, thanks to cooperation between local law enforcement agencies.

Lt. Corbin Dixon faces battery charges after a DUI crash that injured Peyton Gregory, who suffered burns and broken ribs. Dixon had a .12% BAC and is on paid leave, with his trial set for March 2.

Memphis weather: Sunny with highs near 40°F today, chilly wind chill. Expect partial cloud cover and lows around 33°F tonight. Variable weekend, with a colder Saturday. Sunny Sunday and Monday, with highs near 39°F.