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POLITICS | "Even Though I'm a Bit of A Redneck and Wear Cowboy Boots" - Andy Ogles
Representative from the 5th Congressional District, Andy Ogles spoke to Ditch & Tim on Memphis Morning News about the redrawing of district lines. Ogles welcomes the substantially larger district and says he looks forward to spending time with people in Memphis & Sh...
May 15, 2026
LOCAL | Lauderdale Co. Establishes Curfew As They Investigate Fight Breakouts At Ripley High Graduation
The Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office reports that several fights broke out at Ripley High School's graduation on Thursday night. "Our graduates have worked for years to reach this milestone. Their families came to celebrate a once-in-a-lifetime accomplishment. It is a...
May 15, 2026
LOCAL | MLGW Announces Major Road Closures In Downtown Memphis
According to Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW), a significant road closure in downtown Memphis is scheduled to begin on Friday and is anticipated to remain in place for roughly three months. In order to build new underground electrical infrastructure, the utility company w...
May 15, 2026
POLITICS | Steve Cohen Calls It Quits
After 19 years, Representative Steve Cohen has announced he is stepping down. Congressman Cohen has withdrawn his application for the newly mapped 9th District race. Cohen blames the General Assembly's redrawing of his, mostly black district, into the 3 districts that will...
May 15, 2026
LOCAL | Mid-South Monarchs Release Team Logo
Mid-South Monarchs, the new expansion hockey franchise is arriving at the Landers Center this fall. Team owner Andreas Johansson spoke to Ditch & Tim during Memphis Morning News about the decision behind the new team name, colors and logo. Johansson is also owner of t...
May 15, 2026
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...
May 14, 2026
National News
USS Gerald R. Ford Returns to Norfolk After Historic 11-Month Deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk, Virginia, after an 11-month deployment that became one of the most demanding stretches for the aircraft ca...
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Suspected Cyber Intrusions Target U.S. Gas Station Fuel Monitoring Systems
U.S. officials suspect Iranian-linked hackers may be behind breaches of systems used to monitor fuel levels at gas stations in multiple states. The in...
May 16, 2026
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...
May 15, 2026
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
Sports News
Thunder, Spurs set for battle of titans in Western Conference finals
The Oklahoma City Thunder were dominant for most of the season, posting the NBA's best record for the second consecutive season.But the Thunder struggled against the San Antonio Spurs, dropping four of the five meetings during the regular season.On M...
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Tigers Begin NCAA Regional Play Monday in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The University of Memphis men's golf team is heading to Columbus for the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Regionals that begin on Monday, May 18 and conclude on Wednesday, May 20 at The Ohio State University Golf Club.
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Report: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander voted to repeat as NBA MVP
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been voted the NBA Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive season, ESPN reported Sunday morning.The official announcement of the winner is set to come at Sunday at 7:30 p.m.Gilgeous-Alexa...
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James, Elful Capture Conference Titles at American Conference Outdoor Championships
DENTON, Texas - Jazmyn James and Judy Elful were victorious in their respective events (shot put and 400-meter hurdles) during the American Conference Outdoor Championships at Norma Knobel Hunt Stadium.
May 17, 2026
