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.

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.

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.

Memphis police cordoned off Danny Thomas and MLK after an overnight downtown shooting. Officials have not confirmed injuries as investigators work the scene.