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HISTORY | August 27, 1927: Original Sears Crosstown Building Unveiled
On this day in 1927, a new ten-story skyscraper the size of a fifteen acre farm was unveiled to the public: the Sears Crosstown Building. Interestingly, Chamber of Commerce President Phil Canale compared this new building to the pyramid in the ancient Egyptian city of Memphi...
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LOCAL | New 911 Service In Memphis For Mental Health
Yesterday, city leaders announced a new "4th Option" for 911 callers in Memphis (other than police, fire, and EMS), which provides mental health support for those in need. This "4th Option" can provide assistance for everything from substance abuse, an em...
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LOCAL | Shelby Co. Firefighters Rescue Man That Drove His Truck Into Creek
After driving his truck into a creek on Wednesday and getting stuck inside, a male driver is recovering in the hospital. The truck was on its side with the driver still inside when Shelby County firemen arrived at the scene at Walnut Grove and Bazeberry Roads. He was set fre...
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LOCAL | All MSCS Schools Reopened After Power Outage Restoration
Following days of power outages brought on by Saturday's storm, all Memphis-Shelby County schools were open on Thursday. MSCS declared that all schools now have power and were prepared to welcome back all students. Due to significant power outages, all MSCS schools were clos...
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LOCAL | Beloved British Actor Tim Curry Passes Away At 80
British actor Tim Curry, whose lengthy career including a breakout role in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," passed away. He was 80 years old. His manager, Marcia Hurwitz, confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday that he passed away at his Los Angeles home. Th...
Aug 26, 2026
LOCAL | Woman Fights To Keep Ex Locked Up After Surviving Two Hitman Attacks
One Collierville woman is fighting to ensure her ex-husband remains behind bars after surviving his multiple attempts to hire people to kill her. Staci Jones said that over a decade ago her ex-husband, Collierville attorney Fred Wortman, hired hitmen to take her life, using ...
Aug 26, 2026
National News
Meta Reaches Major Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims
Meta has reached a multibillion-dollar settlement with a coalition of U.S. states over allegations involving the effects of Facebook and Instagram on ...
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Thousands Remain Displaced as Crews Contain More of Nevada's Hawk Fire
Thousands of residents near Reno, Nevada, remained unable to return home Monday as firefighters worked to contain the Hawk Fire, a destructive blaze t...
Aug 25, 2026
U.S. Prepares New Iran Sanctions as Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz Grow
The United States is preparing a major new sanctions package against Iran, escalating economic pressure nearly six months into the conflict. Treasury ...
Aug 24, 2026
US and Canada Push for Trade Deal Ahead of Tariff Deadline
The United States and Canada were working through final trade issues Friday as a deadline approached that could bring steep new tariffs on Canadian go...
Aug 22, 2026
Sports News
No. 24 Tigers Take Care of Rebels on the Road, 3-1
OXFORD, Miss. - The No. 24 ranked Memphis women's soccer team scored twice in the opening 12 minutes and never looked back, earning a 3-1 road victory over Ole Miss on Thursday night at the Ole Miss Soccer Stadium.
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Memphis Volleyball Opens 2026 Campaign in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. The University of Memphis volleyball team opens its 2026 season in Nashville on Aug. 28, competing in three non-conference matches across two venues.
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Heat sign veteran C Nick Richards
The Miami Heat continued to fortify their roster by signing veteran center Nick Richards on Thursday.The team did not disclose terms of contract, which ESPN reported was for one season.The Heat announced the signing of five-time All-Star guard Klay T...
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Tigers Trek to Midwest for Matchups at No. 22 Ohio State, Butler
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of Memphis men's soccer team prepares for a short stretch away from home, first facing the No. 22 Ohio State Buckeyes on Friday, Aug. 28, before a Monday evening match at Butler on the 31st.
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