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HISTORY | August 6, 1973: Death Of "Memphis Minnie"
On this day in 1973, legendary Blues guitarist and singer Memphis Minnie passed away at the age of 76 from a stroke at a nursing home in the Bluff City, which gave birth to her career and nickname. Born Lizzie Douglas on June 3, 1897, Memphis Minnie grew up in Walls, Mississ...
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LOCAL | Baptist Memorial And Methodist Hospitals Ranked Among Best In Tennessee
For the 2026-2027 year, two hospitals in Memphis were included in the 37th edition of U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals list. In comparison to other hospitals in the state of Tennessee, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis was ranked #2 and #1 in Memphis. Methodist ...
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LOCAL | Regional One Reveals Plans For New Public Hospital
At an event on Wednesday afternoon, Regional One Health and county officials presented plans for the county's new public hospital. The Commercial Appeal's previous location on Union Ave. will serve as the new location for Regional One. The structure is being demolished. The ...
11h ago
LOCAL | Guilty Plea For Memphis Tax Preparer
Yesterday, a Memphis tax preparer plead guilty to preparing false tax returns for her clients. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 64 year old Selma Brinson of Brinson Tax Services was initially charged with 24 counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation of fa...
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LOCAL | Election Day For Shelby County
Today's Election Day for Shelby County residents, with the ballot including general election races for the county, as well as choosing who will be moving on to November for state and federal contests. Key positions being contended for locally include Shelby County Mayor, She...
12h ago
National News
$100B Returned to Importers Following Tariff Court Ruling
NBC News says the Trump administration has refunded about $100 billion in tariffs after the Supreme Court struck down duties imposed under emergency e...
20h ago
US Missile Defense Stockpiles Face Pressure After Iran Operations
The United States is reviewing its missile defense supplies after using a significant number of interceptors during operations linked to Iran. CNN rep...
Aug 05, 2026
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 ...
Aug 04, 2026
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
Sports News
Duke hosting Harvard, alum Tommy Amaker on Dec. 4
Former Duke star Tommy Amaker will return to Durham, N.C., on Dec. 4 when his Harvard squad visits the Blue Devils.Amaker was an All-American point guard and four-year starter under former coach Mike Krzyzewski (1983-87). He averaged 8.5 points, 5.1 ...
Aug 05, 2026
Tigers Receiving Votes in Preseason US LBM Coaches Poll
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of Memphis received nine votes in the 2026 US LBM Preseason Coaches Poll on Monday, checking in at No. 43 in the nation going into the season, the organization announced Tuesday.
Aug 04, 2026
Kansas extends Players Era relationship thru 2030-31
Kansas men's basketball and the Players Era Festival announced a five-year extension to their agreement, ensuring the Jayhawks will play in the in-season tournament through November 2030.Kansas is perhaps the most decorated blue blood to participate ...
Aug 04, 2026
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...
Aug 04, 2026
