Downtown Memphis had a busy evening with various events including a concert, arts event, theater performance, and baseball game, while prioritizing safety and accessibility.

The NWS in Memphis issued a heat advisory for Saturday with heat indices up to 106 degrees, warning of heat-related illnesses and advising precautions.

The Memphis Police Department was proactive in ensuring public safety as thousands gathered downtown, using both officers and technology to monitor events.

Police seek public help to find an SUV driver responsible for a fatal hit-and-run on South Third Street in Memphis; the vehicle is a blue BMW X5 with MS plates.

Dakarin Arnett, on the run for nearly seven years, was arrested for a 2018 East Memphis homicide. He was apprehended without incident and faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder.

A shooting disrupted the Cooper-Young neighborhood in Memphis, with one victim hospitalized in non-critical condition. The identity and motive are unclear, and police are investigating.

Memphis Police are investigating a robbery by an armed suspect at a Family Dollar store, with a call for community assistance to identify the individual.

Derrion Taylor, 18, charged with murder and other crimes, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals following a manhunt after a Memphis shooting incident that left an elderly woman dead.

Oakland will hold a public hearing on a zoning amendment for Hidden Springs Planned Development, allowing community input on changes to the area's development plans.

Leo Bearden's preliminary hearing resulted in his case moving to state court for attempted murder and firearm charges. The victim is still recovering, and Bearden's bond is set at $200,000.

A Heat Advisory is in effect until 8 PM CDT, with heat index values up to 106, raising risks of heat illnesses in parts of the southeastern United States.

MPD Assistant Chief Don Crowe is retiring after over 37 years. His career included various roles, ascending to Deputy Chief of IT in 2017, before becoming Assistant Chief in 2021.

Authorities found drugs and firearms during a traffic stop in Haywood County; four Texas individuals were arrested on multiple charges including possession with intent.