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Trump says he will have opinion on Flock cameras in 'coming weeks'
As controversy grows over law enforcement's use of Flock cameras, President Donald Trump said he would weigh in on the argument, just not right now. During comments to reporters at the Oval Office on Aug. 18, Trump said his stance on the now-controversial Flock cameras is "under review," saying the matter was being studied. "Well, it's being studied right now," Trump said, according to the Washington Examiner and PBS News. "You know, you have pros and cons, right? It's being studied right now.
Lagerald Vick charged with attempted first-degree murder in Memphis
Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal Sun, July 12, 2026 at 10:06 PM UTC Lagerald Vick charged with attempted first-degree murder in Memphis Memphis-born professional basketball player Lagerald Vick was charged with attempted first-degree murder on July 8, court documents show. Vick was also charged with one count of employing a firearm with the intention to commit a felony.
Summer spots in Memphis? Check out the Peabody Duck March
Summer spots in Memphis? Check out the Peabody Duck March Maggie Doheny, Jack Armstrong and Joel Haley, Wochit Sat, July 11, 2026 at 5:05 PM UTC Summer spots in Memphis? Check out the Peabody Duck March The March of the Peabody Ducks is a historic sight that you can see all summer long at the Peabody Hotel.
2 fatal shootings in Memphis draw scrutiny of federal crime task force Original
July 9, 2026, 10:12 p.m. ET MEMPHIS — State authorities are investigating two fatal shootings in Memphis that occurred within days of each other, involving members of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Tennessee National Guard who are deployed in the city as part of a federal crime-fighting task force.
National Guard members fatally shoot man in Memphis, police say
A large section of Union Avenue in downtown Memphis was blocked off by law enforcement after a fatal shooting involving members of the National Guard on July 5, 2026. MEMPHIS – Two members of the Tennessee National Guard shot and killed a man during a pursuit in downtown Memphis, officials said.
National Guard members fatally shoot man in Memphis, police say Original
July 5, 2026, 8:30 p.m. ET MEMPHIS – Two members of the Tennessee National Guard shot and killed a man in the early morning hours on July 5 during a pursuit in downtown Memphis, officials said. In a statement to The Commercial Appeal, part of the USA TODAY Network, the Memphis Police Department said officers responded to a "shots-fired call" in the downtown area shortly before 4 a.m. local time.
National Guard fatally shoots man in Memphis during Sunday pursuit
At least one member of the National Guard shot and killed a man in the early morning hours of July 5, Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy confirmed to The Commercial Appeal. Mulroy said he called the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to look into the circumstances of the shooting. Local district attorneys frequently call in TBI to investigate officer-involved shootings.
Dangerous heat continues in the Mid-South. Here's how to stay safe
Dangerous heat continues for Memphis and much of the Mid-South, as temperatures climb into the mid-90s and heat indices reach 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The National Weather Service warns there is a risk of heat illness without proper hydration. Here's how you can stay safe in the heat this summer. How can I stay safe in the heat? The first step in staying safe in the heat is knowing if you should be outside at all.
Autopsy heightens scrutiny of police shooting that killed 1-year-old
NATION Thao Nguyen, Jack Armstrong and Melina Khan, USA TODAY July 2, 2026, 7:16 a.m. ET View Comments An independent autopsy requested by the family of a 1-year-old boy who was fatally shot by police in Mississippi raises new questions about officers' actions, adding to growing calls for transparency in the weeks since the shooting.
Summer spots in Memphis? Check out Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
Summer spots in Memphis? Check out Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park Maggie Doheny, Joel Haley and Jack Armstrong, Memphis Commercial Appeal Wed, July 1, 2026 at 10:21 PM UTC Summer spots in Memphis? Check out Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park Memphis has many cool places to visit in the summer. Connect with nature by kayaking at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park.
Protesters march through Senatobia ahead of Kohen Wiley visitation
June 26, 2026, 4:03 p.m. CT Close to 70 people marched through Senatobia, Mississippi, on June 26 in protest of the killing of Kohen Wiley, a 1-year-old who was fatally shot by a police officer in a Walmart parking lot. The march came almost two weeks after the June 14 shooting, and just hours before a planned visitation.
How to get to Dolly Parton's new truck stop from Mississippi
Jack Armstrong, Mississippi Clarion Ledger Updated Fri, June 26, 2026 at 1:05 PM UTC Dolly Parton's new truck stop is about two hours and 45 minutes from Tupelo, Miss., for any dedicated fans who want to make a pilgrimage to the southern icon's latest business venture. Parton cut the ribbon to the new Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop along Interstate 65 near Connersville, Tennessee, on June 24.
How to ID the types of venomous spiders found in the Memphis area
There are many species of spiders in Tennessee, but only two are venomous, according to the Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Those species are the black widow and the brown recluse, and both species can be found in every Tennessee county. Here's how you can spot a venomous spider in West Tennessee. Brown recluse The brown recluse is a medium-sized spider with a violin-shaped marking on the top of the body and a semicircular arrangement of three pairs of eyes.
Tick-borne diseases are on the rise. What to know, how to stay safe
Tick-borne diseases are increasing in Tennessee as tick populations have increased in recent years, according to the Tennessee Department of Health. Reports of tick-borne diseases have increased across the U.S. in recent years, too. While tick exposure can occur year-round, ticks are most active during warmer months, specifically from April to September. So now is a good time to make sure you know how to prevent tick bites and what to do if you have one.
Here's what MLGW's most recent water quality report shows
Here's what MLGW's most recent water quality report shows The most recent water quality report from Memphis Light, Gas and Water shows a clean bill of health for drinking water in Memphis. The utility recently released the 2025 edition of its water quality report, which details the results of the survey of nearly two dozen contaminants, including lead, copper, fluoride and chlorine. Each contaminant surveyed was below the limits set by the Environmental Protection Agency.
What are Tennessee's new districts like? We drove 1,024 miles to see
Many voters in Tennessee's sprawling new congressional districts didn't know their representation had changed, and most of those who did were wary of their compatriots hundreds of miles away. Vivian Jones Evan Mealins Jack Armstrong Nashville Tennessean May 28, 2026, 5:02 a.m. CT Tersely licking bright blue ice cream from a waffle cone, Rhiannon Hogan excorciated Tennessee's new congressional district maps in an aisle at Overholt's Farm Market, an Amish-Mennonite grocery in Humphreys County.
What are Tennessee's new districts like? We drove 1,024 miles to see Original
Many voters in Tennessee's sprawling new congressional districts didn't know their representation had changed, and most of those who did were wary of their compatriots hundreds of miles away. Vivian Jones Evan Mealins Jack Armstrong Nashville Tennessean May 28, 2026, 5:02 a.m. CT Tersely licking bright blue ice cream from a waffle cone, Rhiannon Hogan excorciated Tennessee's new congressional district maps in an aisle at Overholt's Farm Market, an Amish-Mennonite grocery in Humphreys County.
Family of Darrin Pigram calls for transparency in Memphis DEA shooting
Several dozen people gathered in the Hollywood neighborhood of Memphis on May 20 for a vigil in remembrance of Darrin Pigram, a week after he was shot and killed by law enforcement officers. People gathered outside Shekinah Global Ministries church, which Pigram attended. "Right now, it hurts so bad," said Pigram's cousin, Marcus McGhee.
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