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HISTORY | August 19, 1966: The Beatles At The Mid-South Coliseum
On this day 60 years ago in 1966, The Beatles performed two shows back-to-back at the Mid-South Coliseum. Interestingly, this concert took place after John Lennon's controversial remarks that The Beatles were "more popular than Jesus," which would explain why prote...
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UPDATE | Cordova Daycare Closes Permanently After Death Of 6 Year-Old
The Tennessee Department of Human Services has announced that the Kid University daycare in Cordova has closed its doors permanently, following the death of 6 year-old Winter Jones after being left alone in a hot bus last week. The Shelby County District Attorney's Office ha...
Aug 18, 2026
HISTORY | August 17, 1977: Fans First Mourn Fallen King
On this day in 1977, one day after the passing of Elvis Presley at the age of 42, Graceland was opened to the public for a viewing of The King's casket. Not only did thousands of mourners line Elvis Presley Blvd to pay their respects, but local and national florists ran out ...
Aug 17, 2026
LOCAL | Day 2 Of FedEx St. Jude Championship Underway, Sungjae Im Currently Leading
The FedEx St. Jude Championship, currently taking place at TPC Southwind in Memphis, is the high-stakes opening event of the PGA Tour's postseason. Only the top 70 golfers from the entire season earned an invite to this prestigious tournament. There is no halfway cut this we...
Aug 14, 2026
LOCAL | Motion To Dismiss Tami Sawyer Indictment Rejected
On Thursday, a judge rejected a request to have an indictment against former Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk Tami Sawyer dismissed. Sawyer turned herself in at the federal courts in Memphis after being charged with wire fraud and money laundering. From August 29, ...
Aug 14, 2026
HISTORY | August 14, 1958: The King's Mother Passes Away
On this day in 1958, Elvis Presley and his family mourned the loss of his mother Gladys, who passed away at the age of 46. Presley was on emergency leave during his military career in order to visit his mother, who was recently diagnosed with hepatitis. Her condition worsene...
Aug 14, 2026
National News
Trump Signals Plans for Another Meeting With Kim Jong Un
President Donald Trump says he intends to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, raising the possibility of renewed direct diplomacy be...
1h ago
Trump Pauses 50% Tariffs on Canadian Imports as Trade Talks Continue
President Donald Trump has temporarily paused plans to impose 50% tariffs on roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian imports as trade negotiations betwe...
Aug 19, 2026
U.S.-Iran Tensions Rise as Peace Deadline Expires
Tensions between the United States and Iran remain high after a 60-day deadline for reaching a broader peace agreement expired without a breakthrough....
Aug 18, 2026
Shift in Defense Policy: Trump Scales Back South Korea Military Exercises
President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to significantly reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, altering the scale of one of the ke...
Aug 17, 2026
Sports News
Reports: Peyton Watson sent to Cavaliers as part of 3-team deal
Unable to sign rising star Peyton Watson to a new contract, the Denver Nuggets have traded him to the Cleveland Cavaliers, while Cleveland sends guard Max Strus to the Los Angeles Clippers, according to multiple reports on Wednesday evening.Denver wi...
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Hardt Named to Preseason American Conference Team
IRVING, Texas - Memphis senior outside hitter Amanda Hardt was named to the 2026 American Conference Preseason All-Conference team, the league announced Wednesday.
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Tigers Open Up Season in the Music City Against Belmont
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of Memphis men's soccer team will begin its 2026 campaign on the road with an in-state matchup against Belmont at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday on ESPN+.
16h ago
Jordan Announces 2026-27 Women's Golf Schedule
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - University of Memphis head women's golf coach Jennifer Jordan announced the Tigers' 2026-27 schedule on Tuesday.
Aug 18, 2026
