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LOCAL | 807 Giving Day At LeMoyne-Owen College
Today, the historic LeMoyne-Owen College has been holding a telethon as part of its 807 Giving Day. Named after the college's address at 807 Walker Ave, 807 Giving Day is running from 8:07AM to 8:07PM and is seeking to raise at least $200,000 to support student success, scho...
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LOCAL | MSTF Capture Memphis Woman Wanted For Murder In Oklahoma City
The Memphis Safe Task Force apprehended a Memphis woman in Oklahoma City wanted for first-degree murder on Thursday. Ashundra Lee was wanted by the MSTF for shooting a motorcyclist to death on July 21 and then running over him. Lee was taken into prison without any problems....
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LOCAL | Election Results: Taylor v Pearson, Blackburn v Green, Lowery Beats DeBerry
Early and incomplete election results indicate that Mickell Lowery will be the new mayor of Shelby County. Democratic candidate Lowery received more votes than Republican John DeBerry according to results available Thursday night. The newly redrawn U.S. House District race w...
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Aug 07, 2026
HISTORY | August 6, 1973: Death Of "Memphis Minnie"
On this day in 1973, legendary Blues guitarist and singer Memphis Minnie passed away at the age of 76 from a stroke at a nursing home in the Bluff City, which gave birth to her career and nickname. Born Lizzie Douglas on June 3, 1897, Memphis Minnie grew up in Walls, Mississ...
Aug 06, 2026
LOCAL | Baptist Memorial And Methodist Hospitals Ranked Among Best In Tennessee
For the 2026-2027 year, two hospitals in Memphis were included in the 37th edition of U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals list. In comparison to other hospitals in the state of Tennessee, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis was ranked #2 and #1 in Memphis. Methodist ...
Aug 06, 2026
National News
Trump Signs New Executive Orders Targeting Birthright Citizenship
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders Thursday aimed at limiting birthright citizenship in the United States, renewing an immigration pol...
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$100B Returned to Importers Following Tariff Court Ruling
NBC News says the Trump administration has refunded about $100 billion in tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down duties imposed under emergency e...
Aug 06, 2026
US Missile Defense Stockpiles Face Pressure After Iran Operations
The United States is reviewing its missile defense supplies after using a significant number of interceptors during operations linked to Iran. CNN rep...
Aug 05, 2026
U.S. Plans to Close Five Diplomatic Posts in Global Restructuring
The U.S. State Department has notified Congress of plans to close five diplomatic missions as part of a broader effort to reduce costs and streamline ...
Aug 04, 2026
Sports News
Brandon Clarke died from heroin, cocaine effects, examiner rules
The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner reported on Friday that Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died due to the effects of heroin and cocaine.The medical examiner ruled Clarke's May 11 death an accident. The combined effects of...
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Memphis Football Fan Fest: Know Before You Go
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Football Fan Fest presented by FedEx is set for 3 p.m. tomorrow at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.
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James Harden's misdemeanor gun charge dismissed
A Texas judge has dismissed a misdemeanor gun charge against NBA superstar James Harden.Harden, 36, was arrested on June 13 after Houston police found an unholstered handgun in his vehicle.The offense was punishable by up to a year in jail and a fine...
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Tapp and Ian Foster Named to Sports Info Solutions Preseason American Conference Team
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A pair of Memphis football student-athletes on the defensive side of the ball were named to the Sports Info Solutions Preseason American Conference Team, the organization announced.
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