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LOCAL | Walls, MS Residents Fear Possible Data Center Development
Yesterday evening, residents of Walls, MS gathered for a town hall meeting within a school gym, to voice their concerns regarding a massive rezoning request. According to the city's board of commissioners, resident Robert Abbey is asking for 1,200 acres of property his famil...
5h ago
LOCAL | Tennessee Immigration Lawsuit Injunction DENIED
A federal judge has denied a preliminary injunction that was sought by the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition to stop traffic operations between the Tennessee Highway Patrol and immigration agents. The lawsuit alleged that state troopers systematically used min...
10m ago
LOCAL | Shelby Co. DA's Office Appoint New Deputy District DA & Associate Deputy DA
The new deputy district attorney and associate deputy district attorney have been announced by the Shelby County District Attorney's Office. Lessie Rainey will take on the new role of Deputy DA, Monica Timmerman will become the Associate Deputy DA. The former Deputy DA was P...
3h ago
LOCAL | Two Ole Miss Students Dead; Packaged Kratom Found Inside Dorms
The death of two University of Mississippi students have been linked to packaged Kratom, according to the Lafayette County Metro Narcotics team. Two students were found dead in their own room but the cause of death has not yet been confirmed. The narcotics team is still in t...
3h ago
LOCAL | Chinese Company, Shemar Electric Leaves Memphis
The Chinese based electric infrastructure parts manufacturer, Shemar has announced that they are moving their USA headquarters to Charlotte, NC. Proximity to Charlotte Douglas International Airport was cited as one of the deciding factors in the move from Memphis. The comp...
3h ago
HISTORY | September 23, 1863: Birth Of Mary Church Terrell
On this day in 1863, a pioneer in education and civil rights named Mary Church Terrell was born in the Bluff City to formerly enslaved parents. Mary's mother Louisa managed a hair salon, while her father Robert became a successful real estate investor and banker, leading him...
4h ago
National News
Rubio and Lavrov Meet in New York as Ukraine War Remains in Focus
Diplomatic attention is centered on New York today as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio prepares to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov duri...
14h ago
Trump Faces Packed UN Schedule as Iran and Ukraine Wars Dominate Talks
President Donald Trump is set for a busy round of diplomacy at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, with wars in Iran and Ukraine expected...
Sep 22, 2026
Trump and Xi Prepare for Washington Summit as Trade Takes Center Stage
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are preparing to meet in Washington on September 24, with trade expected to dominate disc...
Sep 21, 2026
Houthi Advances Add Pressure Around Key Red Sea Shipping Route
Iran-backed Houthi forces have made new advances in Yemen, increasing concerns about security around the Red Sea and the strategically important Bab a...
Sep 20, 2026
Sports News
Memphis Selects Evolv Express® to Enhance Fan Screening Experience at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Evolv Technologies Holdings, Inc., a leading security technology company pioneering AI-powered solutions designed to create safer experiences, today announced that the University of Memphis has selected Evolv Express®, the compan...
6h ago
Chris Spatola, ESPN college hoops analyst, dies at 47
ESPN college basketball analyst Chris Spatola died unexpectedly on Monday at the age of 47, the network announced.Spatola was a four-year starting guard at Army before serving on active duty from 2002-07, including a decorated deployment in Iraq.He j...
6h ago
Little Named American Conference Offensive Player of the Week; Marshall Earns Honor Roll Selection
IRVING, Texas - Two members of the University of Memphis volleyball team earned American Conference weekly honors, the league office announced Monday.
Sep 21, 2026
Nagata, Kitagawa Collect American Conference Weekly Honors; Galani, Forsgren Receive Honorable Mentions
IRVING, Texas - University of Memphis women's soccer players Yuna Nagata and Ai Kitagawa earned American Conference weekly honors on Monday, with Nagata being named Defensive Player of the Week and Kitagawa earning Midfielder of the Week. Ava Galani ...
Sep 21, 2026
