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HISTORY | August 5, 1955: Elvis At The Levitt Shell
On this day in 1955, Elvis Presley had the chance to play at the Overton Park Shell, as part of "Bob Neal's 8th Anniversary Jamboree." The event drew an overflow audience of 4,000 people, hundreds of whom had to be turned away due to the congestion. Not only did th...
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LOCAL | West Memphis To Launch New Transit Service In October
Marco McClendon, the mayor of West Memphis, Arkansas, announced that the city has been granted federal funding for a public transportation system. The West Memphis Connect bus service will start providing rides in October of this year. Passengers will be allowed to travel fo...
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LOCAL | News Conference Held By Shelby Co. Leaders Addressing Voting Concerns
Following voting issues during Shelby County's early voting session, county officials convened a news conference on Wednesday. Ahead of Thursday's election day, the NAACP, the Shelby County Democratic Party, and community partners say they want to address voter concerns. Con...
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LOCAL | Baron Von Opperbean Draws 10,000 People In Its First 3 Months
Mud Island has seen a resurgence in visitors as the Baron Von Opperbean immersive experience has drawn more than 10,000 people in its first three months of operating. Project organizers state they have helped to increase foot traffic at Mud Island by 418%, along with raking ...
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LOCAL | FedEx St. Jude Championship Set To Lose PGA Status
Today, the PGA Tour Championship series announced that the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis will tragically be losing its PGA status beginning 2028. The following is the statement released by the PGA Tour: "FedEx has been a wonderful partner since 1986, with our ...
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LOCAL | Deal Reached For Higher Wages For Memphis Sanitation Workers
Memphis sanitation workers, represented by the labor union Local 1733, stated on Tuesday that it had negotiated a deal with the mayor's office to provide its employees livable wages. "This agreement shows what city workers can accomplish when we stay united, speak up, ...
Aug 04, 2026
National News
US Missile Defense Stockpiles Face Pressure After Iran Operations
The United States is reviewing its missile defense supplies after using a significant number of interceptors during operations linked to Iran. CNN rep...
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U.S. Plans to Close Five Diplomatic Posts in Global Restructuring
The U.S. State Department has notified Congress of plans to close five diplomatic missions as part of a broader effort to reduce costs and streamline ...
Aug 04, 2026
Spokane Wildfires Force 60,000 Residents to Evacuate
Around 60,000 people were ordered to leave their homes as three wildfires threatened Spokane, Washington, on Sunday. Reuters reported that local offic...
Aug 03, 2026
Trump Pauses Planned Iran Strikes as Diplomatic Efforts Continue
President Donald Trump has halted planned military strikes against Iran while regional governments work toward an agreement intended to reduce hostili...
Aug 02, 2026
Sports News
Duke hosting Harvard, alum Tommy Amaker on Dec. 4
Former Duke star Tommy Amaker will return to Durham, N.C., on Dec. 4 when his Harvard squad visits the Blue Devils.Amaker was an All-American point guard and four-year starter under former coach Mike Krzyzewski (1983-87). He averaged 8.5 points, 5.1 ...
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Tigers Receiving Votes in Preseason US LBM Coaches Poll
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of Memphis received nine votes in the 2026 US LBM Preseason Coaches Poll on Monday, checking in at No. 43 in the nation going into the season, the organization announced Tuesday.
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Kansas extends Players Era relationship thru 2030-31
Kansas men's basketball and the Players Era Festival announced a five-year extension to their agreement, ensuring the Jayhawks will play in the in-season tournament through November 2030.Kansas is perhaps the most decorated blue blood to participate ...
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Georgia HS shooting guard, top-ranked in 2028 class, reclassifies to '27
Georgia high school shooting guard A.J. Williams is jumping a year to reclassify to the recruiting class of 2027.Williams attends Eagles Landing Christian Academy in Georgia and emerged from the summer AAU circuit as the No. 1 recruit in the Class of...
Aug 04, 2026
