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Fog clears for a mild Wednesday with highs near 56°F. A stronger system arrives late Friday, bringing likely rain Saturday and several inches possible in spots.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Two men were hospitalized in critical condition after a Monday evening shooting near Poplar Avenue and Ridgeway Road in Parkway Village. Investigators are working the scene.
Politics & Govt in ...
A judge has paused Shelby County’s plan to move all MSCS board seats onto the 2026 ballot, reigniting a legal fight over who controls local election timing.
Arts & Culture in ...
MoSH has opened a search for a new executive director after Kevin Thompson resigned at the end of 2025; trustees say the recruitment is underway while museums remain open.
A man was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a shooting Sunday on Germantown Road in southeast Memphis; police say no suspect information is available.
A child was pronounced dead Saturday in Frayser and Memphis police have opened a death investigation.
Retail & Industry in ...
Biscuits & Jams says revenue fell nearly 70% after Hotel Indigo began housing National Guard troops, threatening the downtown restaurant's future. Owner Monique Williams says the loss of hotel patrons has been crippling.
Near-freezing start, then a sunny midday thaw in Memphis. Morning refreeze could leave slick spots.
Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris delivered a letter asking the sheriff to adopt a Tennessee Corrections Institute plan to address conditions at the Main Jail at 201 Poplar.
A Memphis man was arrested after a grand jury indictment tied him to a Whitehaven shooting on Feb. 21, 2025 that left his girlfriend seriously injured. Court records show he was indicted in January and is being held on $675,000 bond.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
A $7M, 12,000‑sq‑ft vascular center is set for Broad Avenue Gateway, focused on dialysis care and slated to break ground in March.
A heavy winter storm and extra patrols coincided with a more than 70% drop in weekly serious‑crime reports in Memphis, city data and local reporting show.
Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. pleaded guilty to five federal tax‑evasion counts and will resign from the commission amid a probe into grant payments tied to his businesses.
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