Clear and mild this morning with highs near 82°F. Showers and thunderstorms are likely Friday, with heavier downpours possible into the weekend.

The Tennessee House voted April 21 to add "honorifics" to the state’s ban on forced use of preferred names or pronouns, barring schools and state agencies from requiring titles such as Mr., Mrs., Dr. or Mx.

A West Tennessee task force recovered roughly 16 pounds of fentanyl and a bottle of xylazine from a tractor‑trailer on I‑40; officials say the shipment was bound for Knoxville.

Two separate shootings were reported overnight in Parkway Village; police say no injuries were confirmed and investigations are ongoing.

A two-vehicle crash at Weaver Road and Canary Lane left a woman critically injured and knocked out power to nearly 500 MLGW customers as crews worked to clear the scene.

A Memphis police sergeant says the department punished his viewpoint after a 15‑day suspension; he's suing for back pay and emotional distress.

TITAN data show 1,515 daytime work‑zone crashes in 2025 versus 746 at night; nighttime crashes were likelier to be fatal or serious.

Dyersburg Police posted a Most Wanted list Tuesday naming nine people sought on charges from domestic assault to weapons and drug offenses. Tips should go to 311 or Crime Stoppers.

Bellevue Baptist says it fired a 19-year-old employee after allegations of sexual abuse involving a 15-year-old and reported the matter to authorities.

A would-be robber pointed a gun at a Walgreens cashier and counted down before fleeing empty-handed, police say.

A man was critically wounded in Fox Meadows Monday night; police say there is no suspect information and are asking the public to share tips.

Mid-50s this morning warms to the low 80s today. Officials warn of elevated fire danger Tuesday; skip open burns.

Trenton Abston took an Alford plea and was placed on a four-year diversion program, resolving a high-profile case that began when he allegedly showed up at Mayor Paul Young’s home.