Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty called Ditch this morning during Memphis Morning News on Newstalk 989 to give his thoughts on the surgical strikes on military… MORE
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LOCAL | Threat Triggers YMCA Lockdowns Across Memphis
Following a “unspecified threat,” all local YMCA locations and events were placed under lockdown on Friday morning.… MORE
LOCAL | Body Found In Arlington Is Being Examined, Not Confirmed To Be Missing Arlington Man
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office reported that a body was discovered in Arlington close to the location where a man went missing on Saturday.… MORE
LOCAL | ‘No Kings’ Protest To Be Held Nationwide, Including Memphis, On Saturday
Challengers of the Trump Presidential administration are organizing protests in cities nationwide, including Memphis, Tennessee. … MORE
LOCAL | Charges Set For Carjacker Who Stole A WREG News Vehicle At Gunpoint
The man who reportedly carjacked a WREG reporter at a gas station in South Memphis, while he was on assignment, has been taken into custody.… MORE
Tabrian Arnold to Lead Capital Projects and Operations for Memphis Athletics
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – In a move to strengthen Memphis Athletics’ leadership in facilities and operations, Senior Vice President and Director of Athletics Ed Scott, Ph.D., has named Tabrian Arnold as Associate Athletic Director for Capital Projects and Operations. Arnold began his new role this week as part of the senior staff.… MORE
Gabriela Zych Sweeps Open and Junior National Titles at USA Shooting Championships
TALLADEGA, Ala. – University of Memphis rifle standout Gabriela Zych etched her name into program history on Wednesday, capturing two national titles at the 2025 USA Shooting National Rifle and Pistol Championship at the CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park. Zych became the first national champion in Memphis rifle program history, earning gold in both the Women’s 50m…… MORE
LOCAL | Recap Of City Council’s $900 Million Budget For 2026
The city’s nearly $900 million fiscal year 2026 budget, which contained no tax increases and a 3% pay rise for city employees, was approved by the city council on Tuesday night.… MORE
LOCAL | Abducted Infant Found Safe, Her Father In Custody After Kidnapping At Gunpoint
A five-month-old baby was discovered unharmed after her father allegedly abducted her from her mother on Wednesday morning while wielding a firearm.… MORE
Seven Tigers Earn Preseason All-AAC Honors from Phil Steele
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Seven University of Memphis football student-athletes earned preseason All-AAC honors from Phil Steele, the publication announced this week. Of the seven honorees, three Tigers earned first team designations: OL Chris Adams, DL William Whitlow Jr. and DB Omarion Cooper.… MORE
