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Clear, chilly Monday with highs near 46°F; rain returns Tuesday with up to a half‑inch possible.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A woman was critically wounded in a shooting on the 3100 block of Aden Street in Frayser; police say a silver car fled the scene and are asking for tips.
A driver allegedly carjacked a private ambulance at Sam Cooper and Tillman and led police on a chase to Parkway Village. Memphis police say the suspect is in custody and no one was hurt.
Clear, frigid start Sunday in Memphis with a Cold Weather Advisory through noon. Temperatures climb Monday and rain is likely Tuesday.
A 15-year-old was arrested in Memphis and charged with first‑degree murder after his brother was found dead in the 3200 block of Amselle Circle. Authorities say the juvenile is in custody awaiting questioning.
Michael Mayer, 54, died after being struck by a BNSF train near Highway 178 and Old Goodman Road in Olive Branch. BNSF Railroad Police are investigating.
Multiple people were taken to hospitals after an emergency response at the Southwind Lakes Apartments in southeast Shelby County Friday night.
Subzero wind chills and icy roads are possible through Sunday. Warming centers are available and drivers should use caution.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Developers delivered thousands of apartments and vacancy climbed into the low‑to‑mid teens in 2025, leaving rents soft and landlords leaning on concessions.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Crews in Millington have improved travel conditions post-winter weather, making major roads accessible. Residents are warned of potential refreezing and urged to travel cautiously.
A suspect robbed a Memphis Dollar Tree for $200, threatening a cashier with implied violence. Police seek public help to identify the male perpetrator.
Police responded to a call at a Days Inn involving potential gunfire. A deputy was fatally shot by a suspect who was later apprehended. The public is not in danger.
A Friendship man is in custody after authorities say he used a blow torch to enter a home and fled across the county line; deputies credited fast cross‑county coordination.
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