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LOCAL | Beloved British Actor Tim Curry Passes Away At 80
British actor Tim Curry, whose lengthy career including a breakout role in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," passed away. He was 80 years old. His manager, Marcia Hurwitz, confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday that he passed away at his Los Angeles home. Th...
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LOCAL | Woman Fights To Keep Ex Locked Up After Surviving Two Hitman Attacks
One Collierville woman is fighting to ensure her ex-husband remains behind bars after surviving his multiple attempts to hire people to kill her. Staci Jones said that over a decade ago her ex-husband, Collierville attorney Fred Wortman, hired hitmen to take her life, using ...
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LOCAL | Rapid DNA Tech Coming To Aid Of Local Law Enforcement
Law enforcement in Shelby County will soon be receiving four new RapidHIT ID DNA testing machines that will help close cases faster and expedite the backlog of cases the county faces. Unlike current DNA tech that takes months to get results, these new machines create a DNA p...
12h ago
LOCAL | 350 Insurance Claims Submitted To State Farm From Storm Damage
Following the severe damage caused by Saturday's storms throughout the city, nearly 400 insurance claims have been submitted to State Farm in Shelby County. If f a tree falls on a house, you should register a claim, take pictures of the damage, arrange temporary repairs, and...
13h ago
LOCAL | Ten MSCS Schools Remain Closed On Wednesday Amid Power Outage Restoration
Ten schools in Memphis-Shelby County remained closed on Wednesday as work to restore electricity following Saturday's storm continue. Due to significant power outages, all MSCS schools were closed on Monday. On Tuesday, most schools reopened, although several stayed closed. ...
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MUSIC | "Queen Of Country" Dolly Parton Dead At Age 80
Today, country fans in both The Volunteer State and worldwide mourn the loss of industry icon Dolly Parton, who peacefully passed away at her Nashville home at the age of 80 years old. Born on January 19, 1946 in Pittman Center, Tennessee, Parton started off singing at her g...
Aug 25, 2026
National News
Thousands Remain Displaced as Crews Contain More of Nevada's Hawk Fire
Thousands of residents near Reno, Nevada, remained unable to return home Monday as firefighters worked to contain the Hawk Fire, a destructive blaze t...
Aug 25, 2026
U.S. Prepares New Iran Sanctions as Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz Grow
The United States is preparing a major new sanctions package against Iran, escalating economic pressure nearly six months into the conflict. Treasury ...
Aug 24, 2026
US and Canada Push for Trade Deal Ahead of Tariff Deadline
The United States and Canada were working through final trade issues Friday as a deadline approached that could bring steep new tariffs on Canadian go...
Aug 22, 2026
Woman Charged in Alleged ISIS-Inspired Plot Targeting New York State Capitol
A 35-year-old Albany woman has been charged with allegedly planning an ISIS-inspired attack on the New York State Capitol. Reuters reported that feder...
Aug 21, 2026
Sports News
Kitagawa, Lavin Earn Spots on MAC Hermann Trophy Watch List as No. 24 Tigers Travel to Ole Miss
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The No. 24 Memphis women's soccer team continues its road swing Thursday, traveling to Oxford, Mississippi, for a 7 p.m. matchup against Ole Miss on SEC Network+.
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2026 Fall Schedule Announced for Memphis Softball
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - University of Memphis softball head coach Trena Prater has announced the program's fall 2026 schedule on Wednesday.
10h ago
Memphis Cross Country Announces 2026 Schedule
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - University of Memphis head cross country coach Kevin Robinson, alongside assistant track and field coach CJ Jones, who oversees distance and cross country, announced the Tigers' 2026 schedule on Tuesday.
Aug 25, 2026
Tipton Tabbed to 2026 Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watchlist
TYLER, Texas - For the sixth season in a row, the University of Memphis football program will have a player on the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watchlist. Tight end Hunter Tipton was named to the list of watchlist honorees by the organization on Tu...
Aug 25, 2026
