Nearly 1,700 Marshall speakers valued at $235K vanished from a Memphis warehouse after a suspicious pickup; police have launched a probe while experts warn cargo theft is climbing.

A truck struck a hydrant and a line break left parts of Dyersburg under a boil-water advisory; crews expect repairs and testing to take about 48 hours.

A Saulsbury man was booked on six counts after an NCMEC tip led to a search and seizure of electronic devices now under forensic review.

A brief window of isolated strong to severe storms will hit Memphis and parts of northeast Mississippi today. Hail and gusty winds are the main threats.

A Shelby County chancellor has ordered Collierville to approve a proposed Chick‑fil‑A, reversing a multi‑year denial that hinged on traffic worries. The ruling sends the fight back to local officials and the courts.

A Climate Central analysis finds Memphis springs are about 1.9°F warmer since 1970, extending the growing season by more than two weeks and stretching allergy and storm windows.

Cook Out will convert the former Back Yard Burgers at 1723 Union Ave into a drive‑thru; the chain has floated Memphis for expanded operations.

U of M launched a $90M renovation of the Fogelman business school this week, starting work with a ceremonial "sledgehammer party" to remake two buildings and add a new connector.

Gill Properties plans a $10M two‑story retail-and-office building at 621 S. White Station Road to reactivate a long-dormant East Memphis corner. The project prioritizes street-level shops and parking up front.

Light morning showers will taper to a mostly cloudy, mild day. A dry, warm Friday and a weekend jump into the low 70s is expected.

A chemical spill early Wednesday closed part of the FedEx World Hub on Democrat Road in Memphis. FedEx says no injuries were reported and directed customers to fedex.com.

Jim 'N Nick's is building its first Mississippi restaurant at 8401 McGregor Crossing in Olive Branch; construction is underway but no opening date has been announced.

Draymond Green backed Anthony Edwards' critique of Memphis hotels, reigniting debate as the city pushes a multi‑year renovation of its largest downtown hotel. The remarks have local tourism leaders balancing image and infrastructure fixes.