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Jerickson Hernandez was killed in a Sept. 28, 2023 shooting; his family and police say the case remains unsolved and are asking for tips.
A 20-year Covington police corporal was fired after an internal investigation into complaints from 2018–2020. The department has referred the case to Tennessee POST while outside investigators review.
A woman was hospitalized after a hit-and-run in Frayser; police say the driver fled in a red Jeep. Investigators are asking for dashcam footage or tips.
A federal probe that used wiretaps and location data says Young Mob members robbed customers at a Memphis tattoo shop; one defendant was sentenced to 87 months.
Weather & Environment in ...
Dense fog slows the Monday commute in Memphis; skies clear by mid-day with highs near 90 and heat index near 101. Cooling center info included.
A man died after an early-morning shooting at a Northeast Memphis apartment complex. Police detained several people while homicide detectives investigated.
Police are investigating an overnight shooting near AutoZone Park in downtown Memphis. Officials say it’s unclear whether anyone was injured as detectives process the scene.
An NWS flash flood warning hit Memphis and nearby suburbs on Saturday; City OEM shared a map showing hundreds of thousands in the footprint and urged people to seek higher ground.
A man was critically injured after a vehicle jumped the curb and struck him near Orange Mound early Saturday; police are reviewing video and asking for tips.
A large fire at the former Somerville Elementary sent smoke over town Sunday and shut South Main at Churchill while crews battled hotspots. The cause is under review.
A 24-year-old Kennett man died and a 13-year-old passenger was airlifted after a rollover on U.S. 412 east of Senath, troopers say. Both occupants were ejected and were not wearing seat belts.
Heat Advisory through 8 p.m. Sunday; highs near 92°F and heat-index up to 105°F. Scattered storms possible this afternoon.
Triple‑digit feels and a chance of late‑day storms could complicate Fourth‑of‑July plans in Memphis.
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