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LOCAL | Large Pole Falls Off Truck and Pierces Windshield On I-55
It was a scene straight out of a Hollywood movie, as a car traveling behind a big rig hauling a large pole on I-55, is struck through the windshield by the pole. Memphis Police report that one woman was taken to an area hospital in non-critical condition. The police report...
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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.
Sep 11, 2026
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 ...
Sep 11, 2026
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...
Sep 11, 2026
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 ...
Sep 11, 2026
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
National News
East-West Oil Pipeline Offline After Attacks Spark Fires in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia temporarily shut down its East-West oil pipeline after attacks struck pumping stations and triggered fires, raising fresh concerns about ...
19h ago
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...
Sep 11, 2026
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
Sports News
Tigers Drop 38-20 Contest at Boise State
BOISE, Idaho - The RV/RV University of Memphis football team suffered its first loss of the season in a 38-20 contest at RV/RV Boise State on Saturday.
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Tigers Come Out of Furman with 2-2 Draw
GREENVILLE, S.C. - The University of Memphis (4-1-1) men's soccer team played to its first draw of the season at Furman (2-1-4) Saturday night at Stone Stadium.
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Marshall Reaches 1,000 Career Assists as Memphis Falls to Mississippi State
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of Memphis volleyball team (2-6) fell to Mississippi State (7-1) in three-sets inside Elma Roane Fieldhouse Saturday afternoon.
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Tigers Close Nonconference Slate Against Kansas City
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis women's soccer team returns home this weekend to close out its nonconference schedule against Kansas City on Sunday.
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