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TENN NATIONAL GUARD | Gov's Office Refutes Ex-Mayor's Claim
Ex Shelby County Mayor, Lee Harris claimed on Friday that the Tennessee National Gaurd was leaving Memphis as part of the Memphis Safe Task Force. No task force involved agency confirmed validity to Lee Harris' claim. A rotation of troops is expected as the one year annive...
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LOCAL | MLGW Power Restoration Continues On Friday
After Saturday's storm, power outage restoration will continue until Friday, according to Doug McGowen, CEO of Memphis Light Gas and Water. Out of the 140,000 outages this past Saturday, 137,500 have been restored. He also noted that there should be around 1,500 outages left...
Aug 28, 2026
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...
Aug 27, 2026
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...
Aug 27, 2026
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...
Aug 27, 2026
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...
Aug 27, 2026
National News
U.S. Announces New Oil Agreement With Venezuela
The United States has entered into a new oil agreement with Venezuela that could reshape energy ties between the two countries. Reuters reported that ...
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U.S.-Hosted G20 Finance Meeting to Focus on Growth, Trade Imbalances and Iran Sanctions
Finance ministers and central bank governors are set to meet in Asheville, North Carolina, for a U.S.-hosted G20 gathering focused on global growth, t...
Aug 28, 2026
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 ...
Aug 27, 2026
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
Sports News
Memphis Volleyball Drops Saturday Match at Vanderbilt
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The University of Memphis volleyball team (0-2) fell to Vanderbilt (2-0) inside Memorial Gymnasium in Saturday evening.
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Memphis Falls 2-0 on the Road to No. 22 Ohio State
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The University of Memphis (2-1-0) men's soccer team fell on the road against No. 22 Ohio State (3-0-0) Friday night in Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.
Aug 29, 2026
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.
Aug 28, 2026
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.
Aug 27, 2026
