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LOCAL | Declining Teacher Retention In Memphis
Though the largest school district in Tennessee, Memphis-Shelby County Schools has seen nearly 20% percent of its educators resign since 2024 (compared to the statewide average of 12%). Unlike other school districts, MSCS does not conduct exit interviews with resigning teach...
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LOCAL | Early Voting For November 3 Midterms Begin In Tennessee
It's the beginning of early voting in Tennessee for the November 3 midterm elections. Volunteer State voters will have the opportunity to cast ballets in races including governor and other Congressional seats. It's also an opportunity during the early voting period for Shelb...
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LOCAL | $17M In Medical Debts Paid Off For 12,000 Memphians
For 12,000 Memphians, millions of dollars in medical debt will be canceled according to an announcement by City Hall on Tuesday. The cancelation will only apply to certain medical cases that are benefitting from a partnership between a city council member and a non-profit or...
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LOCAL | Legends Lounge Attorney To Go To Court Over Nightclub's Closure
Several weeks after the closure of Legends Lounge in Hickory Hill, representatives for the nightclub will appear in court to appeal the decision. It was shut down by the Memphis Safe Task Force after the club was deemed a public nuisance after multiple police raids following...
Oct 13, 2026
LOCAL | Millington Hires Former MPD Deputy Chief As Their New Police Chief
The Millington Police Department has filled their role of a new police chief, and it's a familiar face. Frankie Dakin, Millington's City Manager, announced on Monday night that former Memphis Police deputy chief Joe Oakley will be stepping in as the new chief after a unanimo...
Oct 13, 2026
LOCAL | First Vote For Data Center Moratorium
The Shelby County Commission has concluded its first vote on the proposed data center moratorium, with the "yeas" outweighing the "nays" five to four with four abstaining. Commissioners are hoping said moratorium will allow ample time to establish proper ...
Oct 13, 2026
National News
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...
14h ago
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
Trump Considers Removing Kimberly Guilfoyle as U.S. Ambassador to Greece Amid Misconduct Allegations
President Donald Trump is considering dismissing Kimberly Guilfoyle from her position as U.S. ambassador to Greece following allegations concerning he...
Oct 12, 2026
Trump's criticism of Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries impacting U.S. fuel costs
President Donald Trump has called for Ukraine to replace President Volodymyr Zelensky following a growing disagreement over a U.S.-Russia diesel agree...
Oct 11, 2026
Sports News
Tigers Check In at No. 41 in Initial Scoreboard/Clippd Rankings; Wang Ranked No. 41 Individually
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of Memphis men's golf team checks in at No. 41 in the initial NCAA Scoreboard/Clippd national rankings, the organization announced on Wednesday.
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SEC media days: Missouri coach standing by Mark Mitchell in eligibility fight
Missouri head coach Dennis Gates wasn't scheduled to appear at the SEC's preseason media days until Wednesday, but he got his appearance in Birmingham, Ala., changed to Tuesday for a very important reasonGates plans to be with Mark Mitchell in court ...
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LSU coach Will Wade won't fight SEC on RJ Luis eligibility
If anything is certain about LSU's men's basketball roster three weeks before the season, it's that RJ Luis won't be part of it.Coach Will Wade said Tuesday that the Tigers won't fight the SEC over Luis's eligibility, who has signed multiple professi...
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Stennett Finishes in Top 10 at Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate
JONESBORO, Ark.- University of Memphis men's golfer Luke Stennett finished in a tie for sixth place as an individual at the Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate at RidgePointe Country Club on Tuesday.
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