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Beale Street Club Owners Hope to Re-open Friday
Club 152, which was shut down last week by the District Attorney, expects to be back in business by this weekend, but it's up to a judge to decide. Read More..
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Boy Scouts to Accept Openly Gay Boys, Gay Adults Still Banned
The Boy Scouts of America's National Council has voted to ease a long-standing ban and allow openly gay boys to be accepted as Scouts. Read More..
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DeSoto County Adding More Tornado Sirens
Their goal is to make sure the county is as prepared as possible, that includes being able to warn every citizen of severe weather. Read More..
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'Smoking' Alcohol a Dangerous New Trend
A new trend in the bar scene is 'smoking' alcohol, which involves your favorite hard liquor and dry ice. Read More..
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Memphis Officers Named in Suspect's Fatal Shooting
The Memphis Police Department has released the names of two officers who shot and killed a suspect that ran them over with his car while trying to flee. Read More..
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DeSoto Co. Residents Urged to Report Flood Damage
Supervisors and first responders in DeSoto County are urging homeowners to report flood damage. How many reports they receive will determine whether the county gets state help for cleanup and recovery. Read More..
New State Birthday Requirements for Starting Pre-K, Kindergarten
The State of Tennessee has new birthday requirements for Pre-K and kindergarten enrollment for the 2013-14 school year. Read More..
Memphis Grizzlies Playoffs Game 3 to be Shown on Big Screen
If you don't have a ticket to Saturday's sold-out Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference Finals at FedExForum, you can still join in the excitement downtown and cheer on the Memphis Grizzlies. Read More..
Ark. Highway Officials Explore Toll on I-40
Arkansas highway officials are exploring the possibility of adding tolls on Interstate 40 between Little Rock and the Tennessee border as a way to pay for widening the congested highway. Read More..
Suspect Charged in Deadly Double Shooting
A domestic dispute in the Frayser area turned deadly Wednesday night, injuring one victim and killing a second. Read More..
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Mid-South Giving Helping Hand to Oklahoma Tornado Victims
The Mid-South is stepping up to help those in need after the deadly Oklahoma tornado. Read More..
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DeSoto County Parent Making Strides for Autism Support
Wayne Bartley has been a huge advocate for the work being done in DeSoto County. He says when his now 17-year-old son was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2 there were fewer resources available, but that has changed over time. Read More..
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Convicted Cop Killer Walks Free
A day after striking a plea deal, 38 year old Timothy McKinney walked out of 201 Poplar after spending more than a decade behind bars. Read More..
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Mid-South Church Seeking Donations for Tornado Victims
Bottled water and diapers are among the biggest need for a Mid-South church headed to Oklahoma. Read More..
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Mayor Wharton Announces New Bike Lane Project
The City of Memphis is embarking on a major initiative to make your bicycle ride even better. Read More..
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Broad Avenue Receives Grant for Water Tower Depot Project
More positive changes are coming to the Broad Avenue Arts District in Memphis. Read More..
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Unified Schools Budget Presented to County Commission
The budget for the soon-to-be merged Memphis and Shelby County school systems was presented to county commissioners for the first time Wednesday. Read More..
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Scott Phillips to Take Over as Olive Branch's New Mayor
Long-serving mayor Sam Rikard did not run for re-election this year. Scott Phillips was voted into office during Tuesday's Republican run-off. Read More..
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Southaven Residents Cleaning Up from Storm Damage
Southaven Mayor Greg Davis called a state of emergency during the worst point of the storm. People across the city reported flooding in their homes. Read More..
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Memphis Police Officers Fired for Making Threats
Two officers have been terminated from the Memphis Police Department for making threats at their precinct. Read More..
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Beale Street Club Owners Hope to Re-open Friday

DeSoto County Adding More Tornado Sirens

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East Memphis School Displays Grizzlies Pride

'Smoking' Alcohol a Dangerous New Trend

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Convicted Cop Killer Set Free

Mayor Wharton Announces New Bike Lane Project

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Broad Avenue Receives Grant for Water Tower Depot Project

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Southaven Residents Cleaning Up from Storm Damage

Unified Schools Budget Presented to County Commission

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State Offers Stern Warning to Memphis on City Spending

Grizzlies Offer Support to Oklahoma Tornado Victims

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Contractors Booted from City's Embattled HARP Program

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Tempers Flare During Property Tax Talks

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