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LOCAL | $20M Construction Permit Issued For New Building On Colossus Two Campus
A $20 million construction permit has been issued for a new building on the Colossus Two campus in Whitehaven. The structure will be the sixth stage of xAI's construction and is being categorized as a commercial office building. Conveniently located next to its massive two s...
Apr 17, 2026
LOCAL | Police Searching For Suspect Responsible For Fatal Targeted Shooting In Fox Meadows
A targeted shooting at a strip mall in the Fox Meadows community has left one person dead and two others in critical condition, according to the police. At Knight Arnold and Mendenhall Roads, MPD, the Memphis Safe Task Force, and members of the National Guard were at the sce...
Apr 17, 2026
LOCAL | All Charges Dropped Against 3 Men Arrested In Downtown No Kings Protest
Three men who were detained at the No Kings protest in downtown Memphis over three weeks ago have had their charges dropped. David Rahaim, Adam Nelson, and Reuben Burch were detained and accused of impeding a highway, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct. Burch was accus...
Apr 16, 2026
LOCAL | Bill Passed By TN House That Allows Potential Audit & Replacement For DA Steve Mulroy
The Tennessee House has approved a bill that addresses the Shelby County District Attorney's Office. It would allow Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy to be audited and potentially replaced by the Tennessee attorney general. The bill will be reviewed by Tennessee s...
Apr 16, 2026
CRIME | "Kroger Man" Found Guilty In Heroin Overdose Death
From the office of The Attorney General, Western District of Tennessee - Memphis, TN - After a 3-day jury trial, a federal jury found Steven McCurdy, 46, aka Stephen McCurdy, aka "Kroger Man", aka "Plug Tunchii", guilty of distributing heroin and carfenta...
Apr 15, 2026
LOCAL | Two Men Found Guilty In "Largest Fentanyl Trafficking Case In Southaven's History"
In what prosecutors claim is the largest fentanyl trafficking case in Southaven, Mississippi's history, two individuals have been found guilty. According to the DeSoto County District Attorney's Office, Michael Walker and Richard Vaught pleaded guilty to trafficking charges ...
Apr 15, 2026
National News
Pakistan Pushes for US-Iran Talks as Tehran Holds Back
Pakistan was preparing to host a new round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, but Iran said Monday it was not planning to send ...
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Trump Signs Psychedelic Research Order With Joe Rogan at White House
President Trump signed an executive order on April 18, 2026, aimed at expanding federal research into psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine. Officials...
Apr 19, 2026
Iran Re-imposes Strict Control on Strait of Hormuz Amid U.S. Blockade
Iran's armed forces said Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz had returned to strict military management, reversing the brief reopening announced a day ...
Apr 18, 2026
White House Grants Limited Exception for Russian Oil Delivery to Cuba
The White House said the United States allowed a Russian-flagged tanker carrying crude oil to reach Cuba on humanitarian grounds, even as Washington k...
Apr 17, 2026
Sports News
NBA roundup: Magic lead from start, down top-seeded Pistons in opener
Paolo Banchero collected 23 points and nine rebounds as the visiting Orlando Magic never trailed in upsetting the top-seeded Detroit Pistons 112-101 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round series on Sunday.Every Magic starter scored at leas...
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Victor Wembanyama makes history as Spurs outlast Blazers in Game 1
Victor Wembanyama hit for 35 points in his postseason debut as the host San Antonio Spurs used a third-quarter run to create separation in a 111-98 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playof...
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Tigers Pick Up Two Wins on Sunday, Complete Sweep of Owls
HOUSTON, Texas. - The University of Memphis (15-23, 7-8 American) baseball team completed a series sweep at Reckling Park, defeating Rice (24-17, 7-8 American) in both the resumed game two and game three to secure their first conference series win.
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Top-seeded Pistons shocked in Game 1 as Magic never trail
Paolo Banchero had 23 points and nine rebounds as the visiting Orlando Magic upset the top-seeded Detroit Pistons, 112-101, in Game 1 of their first-round Eastern Conference series on Sunday.The visiting Magic never trailed as every starter scored at...
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