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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...
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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 ...
4h 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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HISTORY | August 5, 1955: Elvis At The Levitt Shell
On this day in 1955, Elvis Presley had the chance to play at the Overton Park Shell, as part of "Bob Neal's 8th Anniversary Jamboree." The event drew an overflow audience of 4,000 people, hundreds of whom had to be turned away due to the congestion. Not only did th...
Aug 05, 2026
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...
13h 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
Report: Extension-eligible Anthony Davis, Wizards wait on contract talks
Anthony Davis and the Washington Wizards are not rushing into contract talks as he became eligible for an extension on Thursday, according to reports.The Athletic reported no significant talks toward a new deal have taken place before the two sides. ...
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Suns give Dillon Brooks 3-year, $73M extension
NBA antagonist Dillon Brooks signed a three-year, $73 million contract extension with the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday.Brooks told the Arizona Republic, "Villain is here to stay. Championship is all on my mind."The new pact links Brooks to the...
16h ago
Report: Spot saved on 2028 Olympics roster if LeBron James wants it
A spot on the U.S. men's basketball team at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is reserved for LeBron James if he wants it.ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported USA Basketball's intention on the most recent edition of his podcast, "The Hoop Collective.&quo...
Aug 05, 2026
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
