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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, ...
3h ago
LOCAL | 'Hercules' Expansion Project Will Continue At FedEx World Hub, 1.6M Square Foot Facility
Permits for a significant expansion of the FedEx World Hub at the airport in Memphis have been submitted by FedEx. According to proposals, the "Hercules" project will construct a new five-story, 1.6 million-square-foot automated small package sorting facility at th...
3h ago
LOCAL | Interstate Bar-B-Q Founder Retires
After more than 40 years of serving South Memphis at his legendary restaurant, Interstate Bar-B-Q founder Jim Neely has officially decided to retire at the age of 88. For Neely, this was not an easy decision to make, but ever since his hip surgery and the passing of his wife...
4h ago
LOCAL | Oakland Welcomes New Police Chief
Yesterday, the Oakland Police Department welcomed its new Police Chief after Larry Gaines was sworn in by City Court Judge Mark McDaniel. Chief Gaines brings to his new position over 25 years of service with the Oakland Police Department, where he also served as a Sergeant, ...
5h ago
LOCAL | Walmart Preps For Drone Delivery Service In Memphis
Walmart is preparing to add drone "nest pads" at two of their store locations in Northeast Memphis and Cordova. Included along with these "nest pads" would be a battery generator and storage kiosk with a carrying capacity for up to 18 drones, which will a...
5h ago
LOCAL | Voting Machines Undergoing Tests After Ballot Machine Error In Bartlett
Following an error during early voting, the Shelby County Election Commission is inspecting every voting machine again. This occurs while the Election Commission is still looking into an estimated 307 voters who cast ballots at an early voting location in Bartlett using a si...
Aug 03, 2026
National News
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 ...
12h ago
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
Trump Threatens Further Strikes as Iran Conflict Deepens
Tensions across the Middle East continued to rise Saturday as President Donald Trump warned that the United States could carry out additional strikes ...
Aug 01, 2026
Sports News
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...
4h ago
Lindsay Announces Brooke Hudson as Assistant Coach
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - University of Memphis head volleyball coach Cheri Lindsay announced the addition of Brooke Hudson as an assistant coach ahead of the 2026 season.
21h ago
Report: Big East hiring ex-MLB official Tim Brosnan as commissioner
Tim Brosnan, who rose to the title of chief operating officer during his 20-plus years with Major League Baseball, is expected to be named commissioner of the Big East Conference, ESPN reported on Saturday.Brosnan is poised to take over for Val Acker...
Aug 01, 2026
Memphis Unanimously Voted First in American Conference Women's Soccer Preseason Coaches' Poll
IRVING, Texas - Memphis women's soccer was picked first unanimously in the 2026 American Conference Women's Soccer Preseason Coaches' Poll, the conference announced Friday morning. The Tigers also had three student-athletes selected to the league's P...
Jul 31, 2026
