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LOCAL | $20M Construction Permit Issued For New Building On Colossus Two Campus
A $20 million construction permit has been issued for a new building on the Colossus Two campus in Whitehaven. The structure will be the sixth stage of xAI's construction and is being categorized as a commercial office building. Conveniently located next to its massive two s...
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LOCAL | Police Searching For Suspect Responsible For Fatal Targeted Shooting In Fox Meadows
A targeted shooting at a strip mall in the Fox Meadows community has left one person dead and two others in critical condition, according to the police. At Knight Arnold and Mendenhall Roads, MPD, the Memphis Safe Task Force, and members of the National Guard were at the sce...
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LOCAL | All Charges Dropped Against 3 Men Arrested In Downtown No Kings Protest
Three men who were detained at the No Kings protest in downtown Memphis over three weeks ago have had their charges dropped. David Rahaim, Adam Nelson, and Reuben Burch were detained and accused of impeding a highway, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct. Burch was accus...
Apr 16, 2026
LOCAL | Bill Passed By TN House That Allows Potential Audit & Replacement For DA Steve Mulroy
The Tennessee House has approved a bill that addresses the Shelby County District Attorney's Office. It would allow Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy to be audited and potentially replaced by the Tennessee attorney general. The bill will be reviewed by Tennessee s...
Apr 16, 2026
CRIME | "Kroger Man" Found Guilty In Heroin Overdose Death
From the office of The Attorney General, Western District of Tennessee - Memphis, TN - After a 3-day jury trial, a federal jury found Steven McCurdy, 46, aka Stephen McCurdy, aka "Kroger Man", aka "Plug Tunchii", guilty of distributing heroin and carfenta...
Apr 15, 2026
LOCAL | Two Men Found Guilty In "Largest Fentanyl Trafficking Case In Southaven's History"
In what prosecutors claim is the largest fentanyl trafficking case in Southaven, Mississippi's history, two individuals have been found guilty. According to the DeSoto County District Attorney's Office, Michael Walker and Richard Vaught pleaded guilty to trafficking charges ...
Apr 15, 2026
National News
White House Grants Limited Exception for Russian Oil Delivery to Cuba
The White House said the United States allowed a Russian-flagged tanker carrying crude oil to reach Cuba on humanitarian grounds, even as Washington k...
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Iran to Compete in 2026 World Cup; FIFA Rejects Venue Change Requests
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will take part in the 2026 World Cup despite the conflict involving Iran and the United State...
Apr 16, 2026
Luther Vandross Estate Welcomes Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Recognition
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's 2026 class put Luther Vandross back in the spotlight this week, and his estate said the moment carries real weight....
Apr 16, 2026
Iran's Maritime Trade Halted by U.S. Blockade; Market Eyes Potential Talks
U.S. officials said this week that Iran's seaborne trade had been stopped under a blockade that began on Monday, adding a new layer of pressure at a m...
Apr 15, 2026
Sports News
Storylines abound as Scottie Barnes, Raptors open series at Cavs
Success came quickly for Toronto Raptors power forward Scottie Barnes, who won the Rookie of the Year award and got a taste of the playoffs four years ago.Two All-Star selections followed, but a return to the postseason proved elusive until now.The f...
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Rivalry continues as Nuggets host Timberwolves for Game 1
Denver slugged its way past Minnesota in 2023 on its way to the NBA title. The Timberwolves derailed a Nuggets repeat with a Game 7 upset in 2024.Act III of this sometimes-bitter rivalry kicks off Saturday afternoon when No. 3 Denver hosts No. 6 Minn...
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Report: Retirement an option on table for Lakers' LeBron James
LeBron James will lead the Lakers into the first-round of the NBA playoffs against the favored Houston Rockets in Los Angeles in what could be the final series of his storied 23-year career.Unless it isn't.The Athletic reported Friday that James, 41,...
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Hardaway Finalizes Coaching Staff with Addition of Steve Wright
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - University of Memphis men's basketball head coach Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway has finalized his coaching staff announcing the addition of assistant coach Steve Wright on Friday.
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