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HISTORY | October 15, 2007: Passing Of Ernest Withers
On this day in 2007 in Memphis, Tennessee, legendary local photographer Ernest Withers passed away at the age of 85, leaving behind a nearly 60 year legacy and photos of some of the most pivotal moments in Civil Rights history. Born on August 7, 1922 in Memphis, Withers cut ...
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LOCAL | Health Department Closes Happy Mexican Restaurant On Winchester
The Shelby County Health Department has forced the closure of the Happy Mexican at 7935 Winchester Rd due to "multiple health violations," according to a notice posted on the restaurant's window. According to a Health Department spokesperson, the restaurant was bei...
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LOCAL | Judge Waverly Crenshaw Rules MSCS Takeover Board Is Ready To Proceed
The oversight board of Memphis-Shelby County Schools will proceed after a ruling made on Thursday by a federal judge. Only a few days ago, oversight-board chair Billy Orgel stated that he felt the board was ready and able to begin their duties. U.S. District Court Judge Wave...
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LOCAL | Justin J. Pearson Files Lawsuit Over "Unconstitutional" City Council Bans
Following the Memphis City Council banning Justin J. Pearson from attending two council meetings, Pearson and other activists have filed a federal lawsuit in response. The ban was issued right after the Oct. 6 council meeting on a data center moratorium, after protests turne...
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LOCAL | Crosstown Brewing Co. Closing After Nearly 9 Years
After almost 9 years of operation at Crosstown Concourse, Crosstown Brewing Co. will be closing. "We're sad to share that Crosstown Brewing Co. is closing its doors," said co-founder and owner Will Goodwin in a statement. "Thank you, Memphis, to everyone who h...
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LOCAL | Former Halls, TN Police Chief Facing Multiple Sex Crimes Against Minor Charges
Charges of sex crimes against minors have been filed against the former police chief of Halls, Tennessee, who has already been charged with embezzlement. 37-year-old Justin Tate is currently at the Lauderdale County Jail on 12 counts of aggravated sexual battery, among multi...
10h ago
National News
Trump Announces Plans for New Military "Super Range" in Montana
President Donald Trump has announced plans to establish a new military testing facility in Montana, expanding the state's role in advanced defense tec...
19h ago
Greenland Energy Exploration Moves Ahead Following U.S. Agreement
President Donald Trump says large-scale oil, natural gas, and mineral exploration is preparing to begin in Greenland, bringing renewed attention to th...
Oct 14, 2026
China Expands AI Data Centers as Technology Race With US Intensifies
China is accelerating construction of massive data centers as competition with the United States over artificial intelligence continues to grow. A CNN...
Oct 13, 2026
Trump Considers Removing Kimberly Guilfoyle as U.S. Ambassador to Greece Amid Misconduct Allegations
President Donald Trump is considering dismissing Kimberly Guilfoyle from her position as U.S. ambassador to Greece following allegations concerning he...
Oct 12, 2026
Sports News
Memphis Volleyball Returns Home to Host Temple, East Carolina
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of Memphis volleyball team returns home this weekend to host Temple and East Carolina in American Conference action. The Tigers face Temple on Friday, Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. before taking on East Carolina at noon on Sund...
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Lonnie Walker IV to play in Turkey
After being waived by the Denver Nuggets earlier this week, Lonnie Walker IV signed with Besiktas in Turkey and the EuroLeague on Thursday.Walker had signed a one-year non-guaranteed contract with Denver in August. He appeared in two preseason games ...
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Furuya, Kitagawa Score as Tigers Blank Temple 2-0
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - The Memphis women's soccer team continued its unbeaten run in American Conference play Thursday morning, defeating Temple 2-0 behind goals from Mihiro Furuya and Ai Kitagawa.
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Vegas bettor pleads guilty to game-fixing, point-shaving schemes
A Las Vegas-based sports bettor, who was indicted in three high-profile federal gambling cases, pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to betting schemes on Wednesday in federal court in Philadelphia.Shane Hennen's indictments concerned point-sha...
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