Shadow Tequila co-owner Teddy Jasper and his father are turning the former Longshot footprint at Arrive Memphis into Spoken For, a cocktail bar promising craft drinks and smash burgers this summer.

Police are investigating a pre-dawn shooting on Alice Avenue near Marjorie Street in South Memphis; officials have not released details about victims or arrests.

A warm spell will push Memphis into the upper 80s this week with a chance of thunderstorms Thursday and a shot at near-90 heat on Friday.

A coalition of Memphis nonprofits rolled out a "Moral Budget" urging tax increases to fund housing, youth mental health and transit ahead of the mayor's FY26 budget.

The Memphis City Council will consider a $13M bridge loan to keep MATA running while federal funds are pending, plus a proposed $6M transfer from riverfront projects to the new art museum.

Cloudy start Monday with spotty morning showers and highs near 84°F. Warmer midweek into the mid‑to‑upper 80s; another storm chance returns late in the week.

Warm and gusty in Memphis today with highs near 84°F and gusts to 30 mph. Elevated fire danger for dry areas; late‑night showers possible.

A federal jury convicted Steven McCurdy of distributing heroin laced with carfentanil that caused a 2020 overdose death. Sentencing is set for July 17, 2026.

Three‑time Olympic and world shot‑put champion Ryan Crouser will meet fans at the Houston Track Classic in Germantown this Saturday.

A Memphis man received a 170‑month federal sentence after prosecutors say he kidnapped his girlfriend in Southaven and drove her to Memphis. The case highlights how cross‑state abductions move into federal court.

A full weekend shutdown of I-55 at Exit 7 begins Friday; TDOT says ramp work will keep parts of the interchange closed for about four months.

Sunny and mild April 9 with highs near 80°F. The weekend warms into the mid‑80s and a 30% chance of storms arrives Sunday night into Monday.

House passes an amended bill to bar surprise ambulance balance billing while the Senate committee stalls. The proposal sets payment rules and penalties to protect patients and providers.