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LOCAL | First MSCS Oversight Board Canceled After Temporary Restraining Order Was Approved
The inaugural meeting of the state's oversight board over Memphis-Shelby County Schools was canceled. The educational oversight board was set to convene at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. But earlier in the day, a court approved a temporary restraining order in the federal case filed b...
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LOCAL | 150-Year Prison Sentence For Man Found Guilty Of Double Murder
On Wednesday, a man who had committed two murders just minutes apart on the same day was found guilty of murder and given a 150-year prison sentence. According to the Shelby County District Attorney's Office, Joshua Gossett was sentenced after a jury found him guilty on two ...
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LOCAL | Ben Crump Revealed Independent Autopsy Results Of Kohen Wiley, Labeled His Death A Homicide
Attorney Ben Crump stated at a news conference on Wednesday afternoon that an independent forensic analysis determined that the death of one-year-old Kohen Wiley was a homicide and that the bullet exited his body through his left side after entering his chest from the right....
22h ago
LOCAL | Commissioner Mick Wright Calls For Structural Review After Flooding At 201 Poplar
One Shelby County commissioner stated that the major water leak revealed a much bigger problem, even if the flooding at 201 Poplar was fixed. Shelby County Commissioner Mick Wright is requesting a thorough engineering evaluation following the Criminal Justice Center's two-da...
Jul 01, 2026
LOCAL | MSCS Board Still Operating As Usual Due To Granted Temporary Restraining Order
In Shelby County's federal lawsuit regarding the state's takeover of local schools, a temporary restraining order has been granted. The injunction maintains the status quo, allowing the Memphis-Shelby County School Board to continue paying contracts, making emergency purchas...
Jul 01, 2026
LOCAL | Coletta's On Appling Road To Close After 28 Years
The long-standing Italian restaurant Coletta's announced that they will be closing their northeast Memphis location on Friday. Despite 28 years of service, they will still provide catering and private parties. The restaurant stated that the challenging choice was influenced ...
Jun 30, 2026
National News
Trump Financial Disclosure Shows Major Crypto Income
Donald Trump's latest financial disclosure places crypto ventures at the center of his reported income for 2025, with filings showing more than $1.4 b...
8h ago
Global Ocean Temperatures Set New June Record
Global ocean surface temperatures have reached a new record for June, CNN reported, adding another clear sign of how much heat is being stored in the ...
Jul 01, 2026
Washington Prepares for Massive Security Operation Ahead of America's 250th Birthday Celebration
Federal officials are putting the final pieces in place for an extensive security operation as Washington, D.C., gets ready to host the nation's 250th...
Jun 30, 2026
U.S. and Iran Move Toward Talks After New Strikes
CNN reported that the United States and Iran have agreed to pause further strikes after a sharp escalation tied to the Strait of Hormuz. The reported ...
Jun 29, 2026
Sports News
Transfer F J.P. Estrella says he's sticking with Michigan
Michigan transfer J.P. Estrella will remain with the Wolverines following head coach Dusty May's departure to the NBA, the big man told ESPN on Thursday.Estrella said he quickly has bonded with interim coach Mike Boynton and his new teammates since a...
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St. John's F Donnie Freeman (Achilles) to miss 2026-27
St. John's forward Donnie Freeman will miss the 2026-27 season after tearing his Achilles tendon during a workout.Red Storm coach Rick Pitino announced Wednesday on social media that the Syracuse transfer already underwent surgery to repair the non-c...
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Reports: Celtics trade Jaylen Brown to 76ers for Paul George, 4 picks
The Boston Celtics have agreed to a blockbuster trade which sends All-NBA forward Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for former All-NBA veteran forward Paul George and four draft picks, according to multiple media reports on Wednesday...
18h ago
Report: Celtics add C Mitchell Robinson, PG Mike Conley as free agents
The Boston Celtics reportedly agreed on a three-year, $47.4 million deal with center Mitchell Robinson, who was part of the champion New York Knicks this past season.A defensive force, Robinson averaged 7.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.7 blocked shots ...
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