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LOCAL | Oakland, TN Mayor Facing Campaign Sign Theft Charges
The mayor of Oakland, TN, in Fayette County, was taken into custody on Tuesday after he, his son, and a number of other people were charged with conspiring to remove a rival's campaign signs from yards. On August 6, Chelsea Kivelle reported to the police that many "No W...
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LOCAL | Probation Officer Finds Over 6,000 Fentanyl Pills In His Wolfchase Hotel Room
In his hotel room in the Wolfchase area, a probation officer who was in Memphis says he discovered a secret hoard of thousands of fentanyl pills. A State of Tennessee Probation and Parole official in town for training called agents to the hotel last Thursday, according to th...
12h ago
LOCAL | Shelby County Government Swearing-In Ceremony Held On Monday Evening
The 2026 Swearing-in Ceremony was held by the Shelby County Board of Commissioners to formally welcome newly elected officials as they begin their terms of service to the county's citizens. Following a swearing-in ceremony, almost thirty elected officials, including the new ...
12h ago
LOCAL | Happy 80th Birthday, Dave Brown
The Bluff City would like to wish a very happy 80th birthday to the legendary Dave Brown, who recently was blessed with the distinction of today being officially known as Dave Brown Day, in honor of his life and decades-long broadcasting career. Born in Trenton, TN in 1946, ...
12h ago
HISTORY | September 1, 1869: First Peabody Hotel Opens
As Memphians celebrate 901 Day today (which started after a grassroots campaign in 2012 by locals Jen Clarke and Kerry Crawford), the Bluff City also celebrates the anniversary of an icon, as on this day in 1869 the original Peabody Hotel first opened its doors on the corner...
13h ago
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.
Aug 31, 2026
National News
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...
22h ago
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
Sports News
Memphis Takes Second Place at Visit Knoxville Collegiate as Morneau Fires Career-Low 66
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - The University of Memphis men's golf team finished in second place at the Visit Knoxville Collegiate at Fox Den Country Club on Tuesday, closing out the tournament with a 4-under-par 276 in the final round.
5h ago
76ers bring in 7-foot-6 Tacko Fall, 2 others
The Philadelphia 76ers signed three players including 7-foot-6 center Tacko Fall, the team announced on Tuesday.Guard Jameer Nelson Jr. and forward Saint Thomas also signed contracts, with the team not disclosing terms.Fall, 30, played last season fo...
9h ago
Memphis Mourns Loss of Hall of Famer, Pioneer Kippy Brown
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of Memphis is mourning the loss of M Club and Tennessee Sports Hall of Famer Kippy Brown, who passed away Aug. 31 at the age of 71.
9h ago
Healthy Victor Oladipo asks for 'opportunity to prove it'
Out of the NBA since the 2023-24 season, two-time All-Star Victor Oladipo says he is finally healthy and ready to make a comeback.The 34-year-old guard penned an open letter to the league's general managers in The Players' Tribune on Tuesday, asking ...
11h ago
