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Huff Named Bear Bryant National Coach of the Week
HOUSTON - University of Memphis head coach Charles Huff has been named the Bear Bryant National Coach of the Week after leading the Tigers to a comeback victory over UNLV in his Memphis debut, the organization announced Monday.
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LOCAL | MS Mayor Facing Backlash After Dolly Parton Half-Staff Flag Honor Comments
"I believe lowering the American flag to half-staff should mean something very significant," Mayor Ken Adams of Olive Branch, Mississippi, wrote on the city's Facebook site on Friday in opposition to lowering the flag in honor of Dolly Parton. "In my opinion, ...
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LOCAL | Gov. Bill Lee In Talks With BNA To Rename Airport In Honor Of Dolly Parton
Gov. Bill Lee announced a collaboration with Nashville International Airport to rename the airport in Dolly Parton's honor three days after her death. Lee says that when he discussed the concept with Parton's team this week, they expressed gratitude and indicated that they w...
11h ago
LOCAL | Protests Held After ICE Raid Detain 100 People At A Berclair Bar
In response to an early-morning ICE raid at a bar in the Berclair area, protesters gathered along Summer Avenue on Sunday. Over 100 people were detained at El Corralón, according to Vecindarios 901. That immigrant advocacy group stated that federal law enforcement, in...
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HISTORY | August 31, 1970: Mud Island Airport Closes
On this day in 1970, an icon lost to time and public consciousness known as the Mud Island Airport conducted its last official day of operation. Originally opened in 1959 (and officially known as the "Memphis Downtown Airport"), the Mud Island Airport uniquely feat...
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LOCAL | ICE Raid Leaves 100 Detained
Early yesterday morning, more than 100 people were detained by ICE following an operation conducted at the El Corralón bar in the Berclair neighborhood. While MPD was not involved in the planning or execution of the operation, officers were called more than two hours ...
12h ago
National News
European Central Bankers Worry U.S. Tensions Could Bring More Market Turbulence
European central bankers are becoming increasingly concerned that strained relations with the United States could create more uncertainty in global fi...
Aug 30, 2026
U.S. Announces New Oil Agreement With Venezuela
The United States has entered into a new oil agreement with Venezuela that could reshape energy ties between the two countries. Reuters reported that ...
Aug 29, 2026
U.S.-Hosted G20 Finance Meeting to Focus on Growth, Trade Imbalances and Iran Sanctions
Finance ministers and central bank governors are set to meet in Asheville, North Carolina, for a U.S.-hosted G20 gathering focused on global growth, t...
Aug 28, 2026
Meta Reaches Major Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims
Meta has reached a multibillion-dollar settlement with a coalition of U.S. states over allegations involving the effects of Facebook and Instagram on ...
Aug 27, 2026
Sports News
Huff Named Bear Bryant National Coach of the Week
HOUSTON - University of Memphis head coach Charles Huff has been named the Bear Bryant National Coach of the Week after leading the Tigers to a comeback victory over UNLV in his Memphis debut, the organization announced Monday.
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Record 272 Round Moves Memphis into a Tie for Second at Visit Knoxville Collegiate
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The University of Memphis men's golf team sits tied for second place after day one at the Visit Knoxville Collegiate at Fox Den Country Club on Monday, powered by an 8-under-par 272 in the second round.
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Memphis Dominates in 5-1 Road Victory at Butler
INDIANAPOLIS - The University of Memphis (3-1-0) men's soccer team picked up a bounce-back win at Butler (0-3-1), putting five goals past the keeper Monday night.
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Mackay, Kitagawa Earn American Conference Weekly Honors; Forsgren, Galani Named Honorable Mentions
IRVING, Texas - University of Memphis women's soccer players Evelyn Mackay and Ai Kitagawa earned American Conference weekly honors on Monday, with Mackay being named Defensive Player of the Week and Kitagawa earning Midfielder of the Week. Abby Fors...
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