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LOCAL | July 4 Fireworks And Drone Show To Be Held By The River
The Downtown Memphis Commission announced that on July 4th, there would be fireworks on the Mississippi River along with a drone show. Tom Lee Park's gates will open at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4 for Independence Day on the River, which is free for everyone. Three stages ...
6m ago
LOCAL | First MSCS Oversight Board Meeting Held In Nashville
The first meeting of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools oversight board was held by Governor Bill Lee and took place in Nashville on Thursday. He stressed their dedication to overcoming political barriers to guarantee Memphis children receive a high-quality education, claimin...
22m ago
BREAKING | General Session Judges SUSPEND Tami Sawyer Amid Recent Corruption Charges
Several sources have confirmed that judges of the General Sessions Court have voted to suspend Court Clerk Tami Sawyer. This week, Sawyer was indicted on federal corruption charges. Edward Stanton Jr., a former General Sessions Court Clerk, has been requested by the judges t...
22h ago
LOCAL | MS Officer Placed On Administrative Leave After Fatal Shooting Of A Toddler
The officer from Senatobia, Mississippi, who shot and killed one-year-old Kohen Wiley has been put on administrative leave. The Board of Aldermen and the mayor made the decision during Tuesday night's meeting. This follows the use of tear gas by Tate County, Mississippi, dep...
Jun 17, 2026
LOCAL | Amazon Drone Delivery Service Now In Memphis
Amazon recently demonstrated its air drone delivery service at the Renasant Convention Center, officially marking the arrival of this service for customers in the Bluff City. However, there are a few important caveats: not only must customers live within a 7.5 miles radius o...
Jun 17, 2026
LOCAL | Senior Gifted With Home After Living In Her Car
After being forced to live in her car for years when a tree fell on her home, 82 year old Christine Marshall was not only gifted $80,000 in donations but also a newly-built home on South Parkway, all for FREE. Not only did Marshall's son set up a successful GoFundMe for dona...
Jun 17, 2026
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National News
US and Iran Draft Framework Outlines Path Toward Broader Agreement
A newly disclosed draft memorandum between the United States and Iran has outlined a proposed framework aimed at reducing tensions and creating condit...
9h ago
President Donald Trump Says Iran Agreement Text Will Be Released After Formal Signing
President Donald Trump said the text of a new agreement involving Iran will be released after a formal signing ceremony. CNN reported that the documen...
Jun 17, 2026
US-Iran Agreement Raises Questions After G7 Talks
A new US-Iran agreement discussed around the G7 summit has raised cautious attention, but CNN reported that many of the most important details remain ...
Jun 16, 2026
Trump and Iran Say Agreement Will Be Signed Friday
President Donald Trump and Iran say an agreement aimed at ending the conflict is expected to be signed Friday, CNN reported. The deal is being describ...
Jun 15, 2026
Sports News
Report: Wizards' Trae Young to become free agent after declining option
Trae Young appears headed for the open market, though his short stay with the Washington Wizards may not be over.Young plans to decline his $48.97 million player option for the 2026-27 season and will become an unrestricted free agent on Monday, acco...
13h ago
Haden Announces Three Additions to Support Staff
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - University of Memphis women's basketball head coach Hana Haden announced three additions to her staff in Reagan Griffin Jr., Arian Fraile and Alex Davis on June 9. Griffin Jr. will assume the role of director of player development an...
19h ago
Memphis Athletics Announces Enhancements to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium Project
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - University of Memphis Senior Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dr. Ed Scott announced new enhancements to the Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovation project during a press briefing Tuesday afternoon at the Pen...
Jun 17, 2026
Report: C Walker Kessler rebuffs $140M offer from Jazz
Restricted free agent Walker Kessler and the Utah Jazz remain far apart, despite a five-year, $140 million offer on the table, ESPN reported Wednesday.It reportedly would be the largest contract ever given to a center who has never been an All-Star. ...
Jun 17, 2026
