Memphis opens Emergency Warming Centers for the homeless, provided by the Hospitality Hub, at different locations for single women, families, and men, with MATA offering transport.

One person and several pets died in an electrical house fire on Mamie Road in Northeast Memphis; MFD responded to extinguish the flames. Another fire at Turning Pointe Apartments in Whitehaven displaced multiple families.

The National Weather Service in Memphis warns of travel hazards due to refreezing moisture on roads. Residents are advised to exercise caution, especially at night, on susceptible roadways.

The Memphis Police Department shared images of a failed burglary at a Dollar Tree on January 6, seeking public help to identify the suspects. No arrests have been made.

Memphis is pre-treating roads with brine ahead of expected winter weather, prioritizing certain routes and providing warming centers for residents in need.

David Weaver was arrested for the 2010 murder of Tommie Dean in Hardeman County, Tennessee, following an indictment for first-degree murder by a grand jury.

Jeremy Rooker was arrested on New Year's Day for a string of package thefts in Germantown, with a coordinated effort between local law enforcement agencies.

Two shootings occurred in Memphis: one at a Hickory Hill Mexican restaurant with details scarce, and a second in Cordova, leaving a man and a woman dead. Authorities are investigating both incidents, and community cooperation is sought.

Two people were found dead in a Cordova residence, with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office investigating the incident as a possible fatal shooting. The victims' identities are still undisclosed.

The Memphis Police Department reported an armed robbery at Harrell Street and Faxon Avenue, asking for public assistance in identifying the suspect described as a black male in his mid-30s. No arrests have been made yet.

A Memphis shooting at Shelby Drive and Horn Lake Road resulted in the death of 29-year-old Keidrick Stinson, with local and family confirmations, as police investigate the incident.

The NWS Memphis station predicts chilly temperatures for Memphis, with highs around 35 degrees and wind chills near 18. Snow is expected later in the week with up to an inch forecasted.

Mrs. Girlee's Restaurant in Memphis, a beloved local soul food spot, will close on December 20, 2024, after 40 years. Founder Jimmie Mae Cotton Leach will be honored by Commissioner Mickell Lowery.