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A muggy Saturday brings brief morning storms, then highs near 91°F with heat index over 100°F. A multi‑day heat surge and a Flash Flood Watch north of the city are in effect.
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Mayor Paul Young reshuffled top City Hall roles June 26, naming new deputies in operations and finance and an interim city engineer as he pushes to speed projects. The Daily Memphian broke the update.
Memphis heads into the 90s this weekend with heat indices over 105°F. Isolated storms could bring gusty winds and brief heavy rain.
Sticky morning fog and a slight rain chance; a heat wave will push highs into the 90s with heat indices over 105°F starting Saturday.
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Memphis police cordoned off Danny Thomas and MLK after an overnight downtown shooting. Officials have not confirmed injuries as investigators work the scene.
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The Metal Museum has asked Memphis for $800,000 after crews found deferred maintenance at Rust Hall; leaders say donor matches could stretch public dollars.
Heavy storms produced sudden flash flooding across Tipton County; the sheriff's office warned drivers to avoid flooded roads as crews monitor conditions.
A man is fighting for his life after a Sunday afternoon shooting at Autumn Avenue and Bellevue Boulevard in Midtown Memphis. Police describe a suspect in a black hoodie and shorts and urged witnesses to call CrimeStoppers.
Memphis police are searching for a man accused of firing multiple shots at a driver on the 3600 block of Summer Avenue; the driver was not hurt but property was damaged.
Memphis police responded to an overnight shooting at the Sunoco at East Shelby Drive and Tulane Road early Friday. Authorities have released few details as detectives work the scene.
Two men were arrested after a violent robbery at a South Memphis Quick Check that left a man injured. Police say a rifle was taken from the victim's backpack.
A 32-year-old Tunica man identified as Michael 'Bubble' Wilson left court Monday during a robbery trial; deputies revoked his bond and are seeking tips from the public.
A shooting on Mynders Avenue in East Memphis left a woman dead; police say the man later shot himself and died at a hospital.
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