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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...
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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...
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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
LOCAL | Tami Sawyer Fraud Trial Set For January 2027
Tami Sawyer's federal wire fraud and money laundering case will go to trial and the date has been revealed. The General Sessions Court Clerk will face trial on Jan. 11. That date is subject to change. On Tuesday, Sawyer and her lawyer, John Keith Perry, appeared in federal c...
Jun 30, 2026
BREAKING | Grizzlies Trade Ja Morant To The Portland Trailblazers
Shams Charania of ESPN reported that Ja Morant was dealt by the Memphis Grizzlies to the Portland Trail Blazers. Prior to the trade, Morant had played his whole career for the Grizzlies, who had chosen him with the second overall choice in the 2019 NBA Draft. He made the NBA...
Jun 29, 2026
LOCAL | Former Grizzlies Player Ed Davis Latest To Be Charged In NBA Gambling Investigation
In the most recent set of charges brought in the government's extensive gambling investigation, former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted. Beasley agreed to modify his performance depending on prop bets in specific games while he was a member of the Mi...
Jun 29, 2026
National News
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 ...
9h ago
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
Kentucky Flooding Leaves Four Dead as Emergency Crews Respond to Widespread Storm Damage
Kentucky officials said four people died after heavy thunderstorms caused severe flooding across parts of the state, leading Gov. Andy Beshear to decl...
Jun 28, 2026
Sports News
Report: PG Mike Conley joining Celtics for 20th season
Free agent point guard Mike Conley is signing with the Boston Celtics to play his 20th NBA season in 2026-27, ESPN reported Wednesday.Conley, who turns 39 in October, has agreed to join his fourth team on a one-year deal, per the report. Terms were n...
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Report: F John Collins signing 3-year, $51M deal with Pistons
Free agent forward John Collins agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal with the Detroit Pistons, ESPN reported Wednesday.Collins, 28, is expected to start at power forward for Detroit after averaging 13.6 points and 5.3 rebounds in 69 games (56 sta...
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Report: G Norman Powell agrees to 2-year, $45M deal with Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are in agreement with All-Star guard Norman Powell on a two-year, $45 million contract, ESPN reported Wednesday.The 33-year-old guard averaged 21.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 58 games (52 starts) in his lone season with...
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Report: Rockets signing G Marcus Smart to 2-year, $13M deal
The Houston Rockets are signing free agent Marcus Smart to a two-year, $13 million contract, ESPN reported Wednesday.The 32-year-old guard averaged 9.3 points, 3.0 assists and 2.8 rebounds in 62 games (54 starts) with the Los Angeles Lakers this past...
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