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LOCAL | Memphis Safe Task Force 1 Year Anniversary Roundtable
The Bluff City welcomed some high-profile guests today for a roundtable to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Memphis Safe Task Force's arrival in the area. Notable attendees included U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, Senator Marsha Blackburn, and State Senator Br...
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LOCAL | Free AI Workshops For Senior Memphians
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center at 930 Madison Ave will be hosting free AI literacy workshops for adults 50 and over, in collaboration with the local non-profit, The Jewel Foundation. The goal, the non-profit states, is to equip seniors with better knowledg...
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HISTORY | October 16, 1923: Fire Destroys Old Orpheum Theater
On this day in 1923, a fire destroyed the old Orpheum Theater on Main Street (and was originally known as the Grand Opera House). While the exact cause of the fire remains unknown, the blaze occurred only 30 minutes after patrons left the theater that evening for a performan...
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HISTORY | October 15, 2007: Passing Of Ernest Withers
On this day in 2007 in Memphis, Tennessee, legendary local photographer Ernest Withers passed away at the age of 85, leaving behind a nearly 60 year legacy and photos of some of the most pivotal moments in Civil Rights history. Born on August 7, 1922 in Memphis, Withers cut ...
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LOCAL | Health Department Closes Happy Mexican Restaurant On Winchester
The Shelby County Health Department has forced the closure of the Happy Mexican at 7935 Winchester Rd due to "multiple health violations," according to a notice posted on the restaurant's window. According to a Health Department spokesperson, the restaurant was bei...
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LOCAL | Judge Waverly Crenshaw Rules MSCS Takeover Board Is Ready To Proceed
The oversight board of Memphis-Shelby County Schools will proceed after a ruling made on Thursday by a federal judge. Only a few days ago, oversight-board chair Billy Orgel stated that he felt the board was ready and able to begin their duties. U.S. District Court Judge Wave...
Oct 15, 2026
National News
Tragedy at Oregon Elementary School Leaves Four Dead and Two Injured
Three children and a teacher were killed Thursday, October 15, in a shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon. Two other people were c...
12h ago
Trump Announces Plans for New Military "Super Range" in Montana
President Donald Trump has announced plans to establish a new military testing facility in Montana, expanding the state's role in advanced defense tec...
Oct 15, 2026
Greenland Energy Exploration Moves Ahead Following U.S. Agreement
President Donald Trump says large-scale oil, natural gas, and mineral exploration is preparing to begin in Greenland, bringing renewed attention to th...
Oct 14, 2026
China Expands AI Data Centers as Technology Race With US Intensifies
China is accelerating construction of massive data centers as competition with the United States over artificial intelligence continues to grow. A CNN...
Oct 13, 2026
Sports News
Tigers Set for Alumni Weekend Match Against UAB
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of Memphis men's soccer program welcomes its alumni back for a Saturday night matchup against UAB.
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Bucks move start time for home opener, avoid World Series conflict
The NBA moved up the tipoff of the Bucks' home opener against the Chicago Bulls on Oct. 23 to avoid a conflict with Game 1 of the World Series, which will be held in Milwaukee that evening.Per the Bucks, their home opener was moved to 3 p.m. CT. The ...
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Memphis Volleyball Returns Home to Host Temple, East Carolina
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of Memphis volleyball team returns home this weekend to host Temple and East Carolina in American Conference action. The Tigers face Temple on Friday, Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. before taking on East Carolina at noon on Sund...
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Lonnie Walker IV to play in Turkey
After being waived by the Denver Nuggets earlier this week, Lonnie Walker IV signed with Besiktas in Turkey and the EuroLeague on Thursday.Walker had signed a one-year non-guaranteed contract with Denver in August. He appeared in two preseason games ...
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