A Heat Advisory runs through Friday with heat indices likely above 105°F. Hospitality Hub downtown is open as a cooling center.

Three people were arrested after a Covington shooting that left one man hospitalized and multiple vehicles damaged. Two suspects are being held without bond.

Memphis police are urging people to plan ahead as thousands are expected at Liberty Park for Thursday’s Liberty For All fireworks; officers will be on site and safety reminders are in place.

UT System President Randy Boyd outlined 90‑credit, three‑year bachelor’s degrees as targeted, workforce‑focused pathways. The approach would be piloted under the UT strategic plan with accreditor review required.

A man remains in critical condition after an early-morning shooting near Prescott Road and Sharpe Avenue. Police describe a male suspect and are seeking tips.

Officers responded to the 300 block of East Brooks Road after an overnight shooting; the victim was later pronounced dead at a hospital, authorities say.

A Sikeston man was arrested after police say searches turned up about 13 pounds of meth, hundreds of grams of cocaine, guns and drug paraphernalia during a multiagency probe.

A pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in Memphis' Medical District Monday night. Police are asking witnesses to call CrimeStoppers at 901‑528‑CASH.

Coletta's said its Appling Road restaurant will close this Friday after 28 years; catering continues and the South Parkway location will remain open.

MPD investigated an overnight shooting at an apartment complex on Georgetown Drive near Kenosha Road; authorities have not confirmed injuries.

A Haywood County man was sentenced to 92 years after a jury convicted him of repeatedly raping his daughter, prosecutors said.

Collierville’s Independence Day plans land at H.W. Cox Park this Thursday with live music, food vendors and an 18‑minute fireworks finale. Library and town hours are set for the holiday weekend.

Dangerous heat envelopes Memphis today with highs near 97°F and heat‑index readings above 110°F. Cooling centers and safety tips are listed below.