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POLITICS | Steve Cohen Calls It Quits
After 19 years, Representative Steve Cohen has announced he is stepping down. Congressman Cohen has withdrawn his application for the newly mapped 9th District race. Cohen blames the General Assembly's redrawing of his, mostly black district, into the 3 districts that will...
May 15, 2026
POLITICS | "Even Though I'm a Bit of A Redneck and Wear Cowboy Boots" - Andy Ogles
Representative from the 5th Congressional District, Andy Ogles spoke to Ditch & Tim on Memphis Morning News about the redrawing of district lines. Ogles welcomes the substantially larger district and says he looks forward to spending time with people in Memphis & Sh...
May 15, 2026
LOCAL | Lauderdale Co. Establishes Curfew As They Investigate Fight Breakouts At Ripley High Graduation
The Lauderdale County Sheriff's Office reports that several fights broke out at Ripley High School's graduation on Thursday night. "Our graduates have worked for years to reach this milestone. Their families came to celebrate a once-in-a-lifetime accomplishment. It is a...
May 15, 2026
LOCAL | MLGW Announces Major Road Closures In Downtown Memphis
According to Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW), a significant road closure in downtown Memphis is scheduled to begin on Friday and is anticipated to remain in place for roughly three months. In order to build new underground electrical infrastructure, the utility company w...
May 15, 2026
LOCAL | Mid-South Monarchs Release Team Logo
Mid-South Monarchs, the new expansion hockey franchise is arriving at the Landers Center this fall. Team owner Andreas Johansson spoke to Ditch & Tim during Memphis Morning News about the decision behind the new team name, colors and logo. Johansson is also owner of t...
May 15, 2026
LOCAL | Restraining Order Over Redistricting Map Denied
A federal judge has denied the request by Democrats for a restraining order and injunction that would pause the Congressional redistricting maps in Tennessee. A hearing that was set for May 20th has now been cancelled. The order issued by Chief U.S. Dristrict Court Judge W...
May 14, 2026
National News
Suspected Cyber Intrusions Target U.S. Gas Station Fuel Monitoring Systems
U.S. officials suspect Iranian-linked hackers may be behind breaches of systems used to monitor fuel levels at gas stations in multiple states. The in...
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Trump Claims China Eyes Major US Oil Purchases Following Beijing Summit
President Donald Trump said China is interested in buying oil from the United States, adding energy to the list of issues tied to the relationship bet...
May 15, 2026
U.S. Calls on China to Help Press Iran Over Gulf Tensions
U.S. officials are urging China to use its influence with Iran as concerns continue over Tehran's actions in the Gulf. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ...
May 14, 2026
Trade and Diplomacy: What to Expect from Trump's State Visit to Beijing
President Donald Trump's state visit to China is set to put trade, diplomacy, and global security on the same table as he meets with Chinese President...
May 13, 2026
Sports News
Late Charlotte Rally Sinks Tigers in Regular Season Finale
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The University of Memphis (22-32, 13-14 American) baseball team dropped its regular season finale to Charlotte (28-27, 12-15 American), 8-7, Saturday afternoon at Hayes Stadium.
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Pistons look to close out Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers in Game 7
Donovan Mitchell and Ausar Thompson will battle for the last word in their individual rivalry when the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Detroit Pistons for a win-or-go-on-vacation Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Sunday night.Each team has...
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Case Tosses Six Strong Innings in Tigers Loss at Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The University of Memphis (22-31, 13-13 American) baseball team dropped game two of its series at Charlotte (27-27, 11-15 American) by a score of 8-2 Friday evening at Hayes Stadium.
May 16, 2026
5-star junior C Isaiah Hill commits to Purdue
Five-star junior center Isaiah Hill committed to Purdue's 2027 recruiting class on Friday.The 7-footer from Indianapolis is ranked No. 13 nationally by the 247 Sports composite. He chose the Boilermakers over Louisville and Florida State."Purdue...
May 15, 2026
