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LOCAL | $150k Grant Approved By Memphis City Council For Mud Island Amphitheater Restoration
To make the Mud Island Amphitheater compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Memphis City Council approved a grant of $150,000. The last performance at the amphitheater, which opened in 1982 with the official opening of Mud Island, was almost ten years ago. In...
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LOCAL | Runners Complete Fourth Annual "Finish Liza's Run"
In honor of Eliza Fletcher, runners gathered in Central Gardens early on Friday morning for the fourth annual "Finish Liza's Run." Fletcher was abducted and murdered while out for a morning run in September of 2022. Since her passing, "Finish Liza's Run,"...
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LOCAL | 12 Buses Added To MATA's Rotation As Part Of $12M Investment
Twelve more busses will be added to MATA's transportation fleet. The move, according to city officials, is a big step in rebuilding the city's reliable public transit system. According to MATA, the additions were necessary because 70 of the busses in the existing rotation ar...
Sep 03, 2026
LOCAL | Crosstown's Satellite Music Hall To Open With Notable Performances
This week featured the opening of Satellite Music Hall in Crosstown, establishing a renowned venue for Memphis music's future. The Band Camino will perform on Thursday and Friday at the new music venue, which is located in the Crosstown district near the intersection of Autu...
Sep 03, 2026
LOCAL | Missing Tipton County Man Found Alive After 3-Day Search
Monday night, rescue crews in Tipton County successfully located an 81 year-old man who was found alive in a remote area after being missing for three days. According to the Tipton County Sheriff's Department, Homer Billings (who suffers from an undisclosed medical condition...
Sep 02, 2026
LOCAL | Bartlett Man Becomes Oldest Person To Complete Appalachian Trail
The city of Bartlett recently honored one of their residents, 91 year old Dale "Grey Beard" Sanders, who became the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail, which runs 2,193 miles from Georgia to Maine. Funny enough, Sanders was competing against himself, as...
Sep 02, 2026
National News
North Texas Wildfire Destroys 167 Structures Amid Extreme Heat
A major wildfire in North Texas has burned about 90,400 acres while crews continue working to strengthen containment and control remaining hot spots. ...
Sep 04, 2026
Minneapolis Police Officers Injured in Deadly Downtown High-Rise Shooting
Two people were killed, and at least five others were injured in a shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building on September 2, including thr...
Sep 03, 2026
Iran Fires on Gulf Nations as Fighting With US Intensifies
A new round of military exchanges between the United States and Iran has increased pressure across the Gulf, with several countries reporting attempte...
Sep 02, 2026
California Lawmakers Advance Wildfire Liability Compromise Focused on Faster Victim Payments
California lawmakers are moving toward a compromise on wildfire liability after rejecting key parts of Gov. Gavin Newsom's broader proposal. The Assoc...
Sep 01, 2026
Sports News
Attacking Trio of Lashlee, Syrio, Banham All Score in 3-1 Win Over UNC Asheville
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of Memphis (4-1-0) men's soccer team mounted a second-half comeback to win 3-1 over UNC Asheville (2-1-1) Friday night at the Track & Soccer Complex.
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Memphis Drops Four-Set Match to Southeastern Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. - The University of Memphis volleyball team dropped a four-set decision to Southeastern Louisiana on Friday afternoon inside Earl K. Long Gym.
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Memphis Cross Country Opens 2026 Season at the City Auto Twilight Classic
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of Memphis cross country team opens its 2026 season at the City Auto Memphis Twilight Classic on Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Mike Rose Soccer Complex.
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Memphis Football vs. Arkansas St. Know Before You Go: Stadium Updates
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The No. RV/RV University of Memphis (1-0) football program will host its first game in the newly-renovated Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on Saturday when the Arkansas State Red Wolves come to town for the 901 Game.
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