The University of Memphis maintains its Carnegie R1 status, marking continued recognition as a top research university, with research funding increasing significantly.

The National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee due to anticipated heavy rainfall.

A man was fatally shot outside The Parkway Apartments in Hickory Hill, Memphis. Police received a call at 7:11 p.m. and found the victim deceased. No suspect info is available; MPD seeks community help.

North Memphis shooting leaves one man dead and a woman injured; police are investigating the drive-by incident with no suspect or motive yet identified.

A 2-year-old boy in Hickory Hill is critically injured from a self-inflicted gunshot; Memphis Police are investigating how he accessed the gun. No charges filed yet.

U.S. Marshals arrested previously deported sex offender Jose Alfredo Melendez-Hernandez in Gibson County, TN, for failing to register under SORNA and illegal re-entry into the U.S.

Pastor Charles Thessing of West Memphis, AR, is charged with aggravated animal cruelty for allegedly drowning cats, leading to his indefinite suspension by the Diocese of Little Rock.

The Germantown Education Commission honored educators and a student for their contributions in education and community service, including "Teacher of the Month" awards and a Youth Excellence Award.

Memphis police found 35-year-old Decarlious Smith dead in his car after a shooting on Eveningview Drive. No suspects have been apprehended yet.

West Memphis pastor Charles Thessing faces charges for aggravated animal cruelty after allegedly drowning two cats, with evidence found on his property.

Timothy Herrington has been re-indicted on charges including capital murder following the discovery of Ole Miss student Jimmie "Jay" Lee's remains. His previous trial ended in a mistrial.

Cedric Blue Jr. is charged with murder and evidence tampering in his father's death after an argument, and Timothy Herrington faces renewed charges in an Ole Miss student's death case.

The NWS Memphis forecast included light drizzle, fog, high humidity, and chances of showers and thunderstorms over several days, with fluctuating temperatures and visibility issues.