The Memphis Zoo mourns the death of its 43-year-old Sumatran orangutan, Tombak. He was a gentle fixture at the zoo since 1994 and surpassed the average lifespan for his species.

Dyersburg issues a boil water advisory following a main line break near the high school, affecting water pressure city-wide.

A Memphis man was charged with assaulting a first responder, firearms possession as a felon, and having tinted windows after ramming a police car during a traffic stop.

Chief Donna Turner of the Covington TN Police Department is congratulated on her appointment to the board of the Tennessee Association of Chiefs of Police.

A driver crashed a truck into a Covington building, fled, and was later arrested with charges including vandalism and driving with a suspended license.

The National Weather Service predicts a week of mostly sunny days and clear nights for Memphis, with comfortable temperatures peaking near 85 degrees by Columbus Day.

Shelby County Pre-Trial Services supervisor Nakesha Humphrey is indicted for her alleged role in a jail contraband operation following a sheriff's office investigation.

Rapper Pooh Shiesty, real name Lontrell Williams Jr., was released from federal custody before his 2026 sentence end, as verified by his lawyer and court records.

West Collierville Middle School students Dah Yeon Kang and Brooke Baker won a Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest, promoted by Collierville Fire & Rescue.

Memphis launches Emerging Developer Academy with local partners to train new real estate developers in creating affordable housing and fostering economic growth.

The TBI is investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Tipton County following a domestic dispute and foot chase, which left a man critically injured.

Memphis weather forecast predicts a mix of clouds, sunshine, occasional rain, and thunderstorms, with comfortable temperatures in the 70s and low 80s and mostly clear nights.

Widespread power outages affected East Memphis, with nearly 2,000 customers losing power due to a circuit outage and a raccoon causing additional issues. MLGW restored power by 11:19 p.m. and advised customers to report outages.