The Germantown Police Department reported a week of varied crimes, including thefts, arrests, and violence, according to their latest activity summary.

Nike confirms layoffs affecting approximately 775 employees in Tennessee and Mississippi, mainly in Memphis distribution centers, citing operational streamlining and automation efforts.

Multiple fire departments responded to a house fire in McNairy County, suspected to be caused by a heat lamp. No injuries reported and all residents, including three cats, were safely evacuated.

Three former Memphis caregivers are indicted on TennCare fraud and theft charges for allegedly submitting false time records between January 2022 and June 2024.

The Melting Pot has signed franchisees and is scouting 5,000–7,000 sq ft sites across Memphis as it prepares to re-enter the market.

A winter storm left an 18‑wheeler jackknifed at Rosemark & Mulberry in Atoka and collapsed a Somerville barn, leaving crews to contend with icy roads.

Tipton County offices, including the justice chambers, will be closed next Monday and Tuesday, with some court dates rescheduled. Call provided numbers for new appointments.

Three Memphis caregivers were charged with TennCare fraud after allegedly falsifying timesheets and billing the state for hours they didn’t work.

A federal jury in Memphis convicted 48-year-old Derrick Wilson of being a felon in possession of a firearm; a special finding could trigger a 15-year federal minimum.

Memphis halts solid waste collection due to unsafe road conditions from a winter storm, urging residents to leave their bins curbside until services resume.

A major gas line break between Ripley and Blue Mountain forced crews to work into the night and left some residents without service while repairs continue.

After a late‑2025 fire, Dixie Queen says it has gutted and painted its Overton Crossing storefront and is awaiting permits; owner Joe Raffanti expects a one‑month buildout once work begins.

A man was critically injured in a Frayser shooting; a woman was detained for questioning. The nature of the altercation is unclear. Police are investigating and seeking information.