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LOCAL | Legends Lounge Attorney To Go To Court Over Nightclub's Closure
Several weeks after the closure of Legends Lounge in Hickory Hill, representatives for the nightclub will appear in court to appeal the decision. It was shut down by the Memphis Safe Task Force after the club was deemed a public nuisance after multiple police raids following...
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LOCAL | Millington Hires Former MPD Deputy Chief As Their New Police Chief
The Millington Police Department has filled their role of a new police chief, and it's a familiar face. Frankie Dakin, Millington's City Manager, announced on Monday night that former Memphis Police deputy chief Joe Oakley will be stepping in as the new chief after a unanimo...
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LOCAL | First Vote For Data Center Moratorium
The Shelby County Commission has concluded its first vote on the proposed data center moratorium, with the "yeas" outweighing the "nays" five to four with four abstaining. Commissioners are hoping said moratorium will allow ample time to establish proper ...
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LOCAL | Plans Revealed For New Hotel By The UofM
Plans for a new hotel have been established near the University of Memphis. Developers are seeking approval on a tax deal to fund for the construction on the corner of Central Avenue and Highland Street. The price tag for the new project is more than $46M, with more than 90 ...
Oct 12, 2026
LOCAL | Popular LA-Based Fitness Clothing Brand Opening Distribution Facility In Southaven
A Los Angeles-based fitness clothing brand will be opening a distribution and fulfillment center in Southaven, Mississippi next year. Alo, a popular yoga and fitness brand, is promising over 400 new jobs as they complete their move into the Mid-South by 2027. Their operation...
Oct 12, 2026
HISTORY | October 12, 1998: Happy Birthday, JJ Russell
The University of Memphis family has cause to celebrate today, as it wishes a happy birthday to alumnus and former Tiger Linebacker JJ Russell, who was born on this day in 1998 in Grenada, Mississippi. Russell started off playing football at a park in Grenada when he was 9 y...
Oct 12, 2026
National News
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...
13h ago
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
Trump's criticism of Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries impacting U.S. fuel costs
President Donald Trump has called for Ukraine to replace President Volodymyr Zelensky following a growing disagreement over a U.S.-Russia diesel agree...
Oct 11, 2026
Trump Announces Russian Diesel Deal With Putin as Fuel Prices Remain High
President Donald Trump has announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to increase Russian diesel supplies to the United States and g...
Oct 10, 2026
Sports News
Report: Celtics sign G Payton Pritchard to 2-year, $44.2M extension
The Boston Celtics agreed to a two-year, $44.2-million contract extension with guard Payton Pritchard that will begin in the 2028-29 season, ESPN reported Tuesday.Pritchard, 28, delivered the best season of his six-year career in 2025-26 when he aver...
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Jongpipittaporn Leads Tigers on Opening Day in Arkansas
JONESBORO, Ark.- The University of Memphis women's golf team competed in day one of the Lady Red Wolves Classic at Sage Meadows Golf Course on Monday.
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Warriors say Kristaps Porzingis reporting to team facility Tuesday
The Golden State Warriors expect big man Kristaps Porzingis to report to the team's facility on Tuesday after being away for two weeks.Coach Steve Kerr told reporters Monday that the plan is for Porzingis to meet with the team's performance staff in ...
22h ago
Kitagawa Caps Stellar Week with Two American Conference Honors; Galani Earns Honorable Mention
IRVING, Texas - University of Memphis women's soccer players Ai Kitagawa and Ava Galani collected American Conference weekly honors on Monday, with Kitagawa being named both Offensive Player and Midfielder of the Week and Galani earning an honorable ...
Oct 12, 2026
