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LOCAL | The Importance Of The Birth Of Sumatran Tiger Cubs At The Memphis Zoo
Memphis Morning News' Ditch & Tim spoke with Courtney The Zoo Lady about the birth of two Sumatran Tiger Cubs. The surprise, the importance and the naming of the cubs.
10h ago
DOUG McGOWEN | MLGW CEO Describes Serving In The Navy On 9/11
President and CEO of Memphis Light Gas & Water and retired Navy Commanding Officer of Naval Base Millington and Strike Fighter Squadron ONE ZERO TWO, Doug McGowen shares his story as an aviator on 9/11/01. Chief McGowen also talks about fighting utility crime and gives ...
12h ago
LOCAL | New Pre-College Arena Football League Coming To The Landers Center
High school students in Memphis will now have another opportunity to show off their athletic talents on the football field with the Arena Pre-College Football League. 'If you're not doing anything with your idle time, whatever is easy to boost the crime rate in Memphis. That...
12h ago
LOCAL | Fire Museum Holds Remembrance Ceremony For 9/11, Free Admission For All Guests
Friday marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and hundreds gathered this morning at the Fire Museum to honor the civilian and first responder lives that were lost in 2001. In their honor, they dedicated a special remembrance ceremony. Nearly 3,000 innocent lives were lost when ...
12h ago
LOCAL | Several Hundred Out Of Power In Germantown Following Blown Transformers
Germantown is out of power, as of Thursday afternoon. Blown transformers have left several residents and businesses in the dark, according to a social media post. Temporary stop signs are in place at the following intersections: Farmington Road/Exeter Road Farmington Road/Ki...
Sep 10, 2026
LOCAL | New Shelby Co. Clerk Requests $6.1M For Clerk's Office Updates
$6.1M is the price tag to modernize and operate the clerk's offices, according to the new Shelby County Clerk La Sonya Hall. She took over former clerk Wanda Halbert's position just a few days ago and is looking to get the train back on the tracks. In her report to the count...
Sep 10, 2026
National News
U.S. Expands Military Support for Saudi Arabia as Houthi Fighting Intensifies
The United States has expanded military assistance to Saudi Arabia as tensions rise with Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen. CNN reports that more tha...
17h ago
Yemen's Perim Island Gains New Strategic Importance as U.S. and Regional Tensions Rise
A small Yemeni island at the entrance to the Red Sea is drawing renewed attention as tensions involving the United States, Iran, and regional powers p...
Sep 10, 2026
Iran Strikes U.S.-Used Base in Jordan as Regional Fighting Widens
Fighting across the Middle East intensified after Iran launched missiles toward a military installation in Jordan used by U.S. forces and carried out ...
Sep 09, 2026
U.S. Officials Consider a Smaller Long-Term Presence in the Middle East
The United States is reviewing whether its military and intelligence footprint in the Middle East could become smaller after the current conflict with...
Sep 08, 2026
Sports News
Tigers Travel to Greenville for Matchup Against Preseason No. 3 Furman Side
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of Memphis men's soccer team is set for its second-ever matchup against the Furman Paladins at 5 p.m. CT on Saturday, Sept. 12.
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Report: Suns C Mark Williams has shoulder surgery
Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams will miss an extended period of time following shoulder surgery, ESPN reported on Friday.He underwent a procedure on Thursday to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, an injury reportedly sustained in a recent o...
10h ago
Report: Justice Dept. investigating Clippers' dealings with Kawhi Leonard
The Los Angeles Clippers, severely punished last week by the NBA for what the league said were salary cap rules violations involving star forward Kawhi Leonard, are under criminal investigation by federal prosecutors, the New York Times reported Thur...
Sep 11, 2026
Memphis Sweeps Alcorn State on Opening Day of Carrie Yerty Classic
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of Memphis volleyball team (2-4) opened the Carrie Yerty Classic with a 3-0 sweep of Alcorn State (0-7) on Thursday morning inside Elma Roane Fieldhouse.
Sep 10, 2026
