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HISTORY | August 14, 1958: The King's Mother Passes Away
On this day in 1958, Elvis Presley and his family mourned the loss of his mother Gladys, who passed away at the age of 46. Presley was on emergency leave during his military career in order to visit his mother, who was recently diagnosed with hepatitis. Her condition worsene...
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LOCAL | Former Hotel Transformed Into Housing For Veterans
Today at 10AM, the Tunnel To Towers Foundation will be opening its new Memphis Veterans Village at 7060 Riverdale Bend Road. The organization helped to transform a former hotel into 110 units of permanent supportive housing for veterans, with on-site services including: Job ...
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LOCAL | 6 Year Old Left On Daycare Bus, Passes Away
Yesterday, a 6 year old, non-verbal, autistic child passed away after being left alone on a daycare bus, with an internal temperature of 109. Bryan Jones said his daughter Winter rode the bus from Kid University in Cordova but was never taken off the bus when she was suppose...
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UPDATE | Police Presence At Munford High School Following Threat, School No Longer Under Lockdown
UPDATE: Lockdown lifted. Due to a threat on Thursday, Munford High School in Tipton County is presently under lockdown. Law enforcement officials are on the scene, according to the Munford Police Department. Officers stated that they are unable to provide any more details ab...
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LOCAL | Suspect That Fired Shots At Baptist Memorial Security Now Arrested
The Memphis Police Department reported that the man who fired shots at Baptist Memorial Hospital security last night is now in custody. Officers stated that they responded to a shots-fired incident at Baptist Hospital. They were notified by the security personnel that they h...
23h ago
LOCAL | Collierville Fire Chief's "Employment Status" Set To Be Discussed On Friday
At a special meeting set for Friday, the Collierville Board of Aldermen will talk about the status of the city's fire chief. Town officials confirmed on Thursday that Fire Chief John Selberg has been placed on paid administrative leave. The reasons for Selberg's sudden leave...
23h ago
National News
Oil Prices Rise as U.S. Pressure on Iran Adds Fresh Supply Concerns
Oil prices moved higher on August 14 as renewed tensions involving Iran raised concerns about possible disruptions to global energy supplies. Reuters ...
9h ago
Karoline Leavitt to Leave White House Press Secretary Role at End of August
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down from her position at the end of August, ending her tenure after becoming the youngest pers...
Aug 13, 2026
Deadly Midwest Storms Leave More Than 800,000 Without Power
Hundreds of thousands of customers across the Midwest were left without electricity after severe storms moved through several states on Tuesday. Reute...
Aug 12, 2026
U.S. Childhood Vaccine Recommendations Shift Under New Federal Guidance
The Trump administration is changing its approach to childhood vaccination recommendations in the United States, recognizing 11 inoculations as the co...
Aug 11, 2026
Sports News
Clippers re-sign veteran G Bradley Beal
The Los Angeles Clippers announced the re-signing of veteran guard Bradley Beal on Thursday night.Terms were not disclosed, but ESPN reported it was a two-year, $13.2 million deal for the three-time All-Star.Beal, 33, had declined his $5.6 million pl...
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T-wolves to retire Kevin Garnett's No. 21 jersey on Feb. 28
The Minnesota Timberwolves will retire Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett's No. 21 jersey and send it to the rafters at the Target Center on Feb. 28 after a game against the Boston Celtics.Selected by Minnesota directly out of high school with the No. 5 ove...
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NBA releases 2026-27 regular-season schedule
The NBA released its 2026-27 regular-season schedule Thursday, confirming dates for a Finals rematch on Christmas Day and a series of homecomings involving some of the biggest names to change teams this offseason.The defending champion New York Knick...
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No. 21 Memphis Opens 2026 Season With Shutout of Kennesaw State
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The No. 21 ranked Memphis women's soccer team opened the 2026 season with a 2-0 victory over Kennesaw State on Wednesday night at the Track & Soccer Complex, extending its home unbeaten streak to 41 matches.
Aug 13, 2026






