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WATCH | Arkansas Police Chief Captured Slapping Man In A Wheelchair
Osceola, Arkansas' Police Chief is being investigated by the City of Osceola for reportedly slapping a man in a wheelchair in a video that was shared on social media. Bobby Ephlin was just recently named the new Chief of Police on March 30. According to the city, Mayor Joe H...
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LOCAL | TN House Passes Bill To Keep Shelby County DA Accountable For MSTF Arrests
A bill mandating that the Shelby County district attorney inform state and federal authorities of specific arrests made in the county was passed by the Tennessee House. The Memphis Safe Task Force Accountability Act mandates that the D.A. provide information regarding cases ...
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LOCAL | Arkansas Officer In Critical Condition, I-40 Shut Down Near Memphis Bridge
Following a pursuit that closed Interstate 40 close to the Memphis bridge, a Marion police officer is in critical condition. As approximately 1:30 on Monday afternoon, all eastbound and westbound traffic on I-40 in Crittenden County, Arkansas, was blocked. The Arkansas State...
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MILITARY | Seahawk Pilot Jenn Bennie on SERE Training
Jenn Bennie, a Veteran who flew the SH-60-Bravo Seahawk helicopter during deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, stopped by the Memphis Morning News studios to share some of her experiences and training in SERE. The rescued and ext...
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LOCAL | Website Launched By MSCS To Address Forensic Audit Reports
On Monday morning, Memphis Shelby County Schools launched a website to give updates and showcase developments around problems found in an initial forensic audit of the district. This follows Superintendent Dr. Roderick Richmond's announcement last Wednesday that the district...
Apr 06, 2026
LOCAL | Memphis Zoo Celebration Marred By Bomb Threat
The Memhis Zoo was forced to close at 3:15pm on Saturday due to an anonymous bomb threat. Police searched the property and found no threats. This year, the Mmephis Zoo celebrates 120 years of serving the city and the Mid-Suoth. CEO Matt Thomas said- "Today marks 120 ye...
Apr 05, 2026
National News
Trump's latest warning puts new pressure on Iran as deadline nears
President Donald Trump sharpened his message on Tuesday by saying his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was final, adding fresh pressur...
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New Wave of US-Israeli Strikes Hits Iran; IRGC Intelligence Chief Reported Killed
Israeli and U.S. forces carried out a new wave of attacks on Iran on Monday, officials said, in one of the most serious escalations since the conflict...
Apr 06, 2026
Rescue in the Desert: U.S. Pilot Recovered from Iran After F-15E Crash
A U.S. service member who went missing after Iran shot down an American F-15E fighter jet has been rescued, as fighting across the region continued to...
Apr 05, 2026
Missing in Iran: U.S. Pilot on the Run After F-15E Downed in Clash
A new phase of tension unfolded as two U.S. military aircraft were brought down during ongoing clashes with Iran, according to officials familiar with...
Apr 04, 2026
Sports News
Louisville freshman Mikel Brown Jr. declares for draft
Louisville freshman guard and projected lottery pick Mikel Brown Jr. declared for the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday."Since I first picked up a basketball, it's been my dream to play in the NBA," he posted on Instagram. "I've decided to tak...
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All hail: Michigan outmuscles UConn, claims second national title
INDIANAPOLIS -- Michigan is a national champion for the first time since 1989, standing as the best in the land even if the Wolverines weren't at their peak on Monday.Michigan defeated UConn 69-63 to turn back the Huskies' bid for a third national ch...
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Elliot Cadeau, Michigan hold off UConn for national title
INDIANAPOLIS -- Michigan won it all, but UConn made the Wolverines work for it in a seesaw national championship game on Monday.The Wolverines beat the Huskies 69-63 to win the program's second national title.Michigan point guard Elliot Cadeau scored...
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Michigan up 33-29 at halftime playing UConn's pace
INDIANAPOLIS -- A free-throw-fueled run to end the first half pushed Michigan in front of UConn, 33-29, in a back-and-forth national championship game on Monday night.Roddy Gayle Jr. followed a missed layup with a two-hand flush for Michigan, which m...
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