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LOCAL | Restraining Order Over Redistricting Map Denied
A federal judge has denied the request by Democrats for a restraining order and injunction that would pause the Congressional redistricting maps in Tennessee. A hearing that was set for May 20th has now been cancelled. The order issued by Chief U.S. Dristrict Court Judge W...
12h ago
LOCAL | Multiple Lawsuits Filed Against Memphis Safe Task Force For 'Unjust Retaliation'
Four Memphians have sued a number of federal and local government officials, claiming that the Memphis Safe Task Force has established a culture of retaliation against anyone that records/reports task force operations. Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche, Memphis Safe Ta...
13h ago
JUSTICE | "Plead down to a lesser charge- those are up 31% from 24 % prior to our current DA"
Leslie Taylor and Ron Walker from Memphis Crime Beat provided and update with an all new data set on the Shelby County Justice system. Comparing Memphis justice data to other cities in Tennessee. Memphis & Shelby County justice data is leading in some, not so good, cate...
15h ago
LOCAL | DEA Arrest Warrant Turned Deadly After Shooting In Frayser Burger King
The man who was shot on Wednesday morning at Burger King in Frayser by a Drug Enforcement Administration agent has died. 41-year-old Darrin Pigram was shot as he was working as law enforcement was trying to execute an arrest warrant. Pigram was transported to the hospital, a...
17h ago
LOCAL | Covington Girl Recovers After Vicious Pit Bull Attack Resulting In An Airlift
After being attacked by a neighbor's pit bull, a 12-year-old Covington girl was airlifted to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in critical condition. She was viciously attacked on Saturday after the dog escaped from a house on Shelton Street. When the dog ran out, the child, wh...
18h ago
LOCAL | Child Shot After Car Crash Suffering Non-Life Threating Injuries
A 2-year-old boy who was found inside a bullet-filled SUV had been shot, police confirmed on Wednesday. Although the child's injuries were severe, they were ultimately deemed non-life-threatening. A white SUV with gunshot holes, broken windows, and damaged tires was found by...
May 13, 2026
National News
Trump Claims China Eyes Major US Oil Purchases Following Beijing Summit
President Donald Trump said China is interested in buying oil from the United States, adding energy to the list of issues tied to the relationship bet...
3h ago
U.S. Calls on China to Help Press Iran Over Gulf Tensions
U.S. officials are urging China to use its influence with Iran as concerns continue over Tehran's actions in the Gulf. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ...
May 14, 2026
Trade and Diplomacy: What to Expect from Trump's State Visit to Beijing
President Donald Trump's state visit to China is set to put trade, diplomacy, and global security on the same table as he meets with Chinese President...
May 13, 2026
Sports News
Tigers Punch Ticket to American Conference Tournament with 9-4 Win Over Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The University of Memphis (22-30, 13-12 American) baseball team opened its final regular season series with a convincing 9-4 victory over Charlotte (26-27, 10-15 American) Thursday evening at Hayes Stadium.
5h ago
Victor Wembanyama-led Spurs look to close out series with Timberwolves
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs can reach their expected showdown with the Oklahoma City Thunder with a road win Friday night over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals.When last seen in Minneapolis las...
11h ago
Donovan Mitchell, Cavs take nothing for granted at home for Game 6 vs. Pistons
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is one win away from exorcising the ghost of playoffs past, but he knows that victory will not come easy.The Cavaliers lead their Eastern Conference semifinal series over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons 3-2, ...
11h ago
Shooting woes sink Magic as Pistons even up series in G2
Cade Cunningham scored 27 points and had 11 assists and Tobias Harris added 16 points and 11 rebounds on Wednesday night as the Detroit Pistons bounced back to even their Eastern Conference playoff series with a 98-83 victory over the visiting Orland...
Apr 23, 2026
