A TDOT maintenance worker died after a train struck a maintenance vehicle on SR 179 in Stanton. Authorities say the crossing gates were lowering and an investigation is underway.

MPD legal advisors began precinct forums this week to explain the 1978 Kendrick Consent Decree and its limits on police surveillance. The sessions aim to clarify when social-media checks and information-sharing are allowed.

A pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run on South Parkway East in Southeast Memphis. Police are seeking a gray sedan and asking witnesses to call Crime Stoppers.

Vitalant says Type O blood is at a two‑year low after the July 4th holiday and needs thousands of donations to restock Memphis hospitals.

A woman was hospitalized after a hit-and-run in Frayser; police say the driver fled in a red Jeep. Investigators are asking for dashcam footage or tips.

Germantown’s July 4 celebration at Municipal Park features music, a morning fishing rodeo and a 9:10 p.m. fireworks finale. Expect limited parking and several road closures.

FedEx launched a dedicated Life Sciences organization to chase an $80B healthcare‑transport market, formalizing years of investment as it exits FY26 with nearly $10B in healthcare revenue.

A Memphis man says an MLGW investigator fired six shots and injured his pit bull in a Treadwell Street backyard; the dog was later euthanized and the owner says he may sue.

Memphis Business Journal's 2026 Book of Lists finds 727 employers and 262,053 local jobs, with FedEx still topping the roster.

Memphis police are urging people to plan ahead as thousands are expected at Liberty Park for Thursday’s Liberty For All fireworks; officers will be on site and safety reminders are in place.

Officers responded to the 300 block of East Brooks Road after an overnight shooting; the victim was later pronounced dead at a hospital, authorities say.

Police cordoned off part of Jesse Turner Park Monday after an incident near the playground; authorities have released few details.

A 16-year-old has been charged with first-degree murder after a 15-year-old Dyersburg High student was shot early Sunday. The district says the high school will be open Monday with counselors available.