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More Tornadoes in Forecast for Central U.S. Tuesday
More severe weather is in the forecast for parts of the central United States already reeling from powerful tornadoes this week. Read More..
Tennessee Task Force One Deployed to Oklahoma
Members of Tennessee Task Force One are heading to Oklahoma to help in a massive search to find survivors after a deadly tornado hit the city of Moore Monday afternoon. Read More..
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Contractors Booted from City's Embattled HARP Program
Six contractors have now been kicked out of the HARP program, a taxpayer-funded program meant to help low income and senior citizens renovate and repair their homes. Read More..
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Memphis Grizzlies Players Share Their Game Superstitions
What does a little piece of plastic on a shoe, or a bowl of pasta mean for members of the Memphis Grizzlies? Everything if it is game day. Read More..
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Phil Mickelson Commits to FedEx St. Jude Classic
The FedEx St. Jude Classic announced on Monday that “Lefty” - better known as Phil Mickelson - will play at TPC Southwind. Most experts consider Phil Mickelson to be among the top three golf names in the world. Read More..
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Tempers Flare During County Commission Property Tax Talks
Tempers flared Monday night as Shelby County commissioners tried to set a new property tax rate. Read More..
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Kids Rescued from Rubble at Okla. Elementary
Several children have been pulled out of the rubble alive at a school in an Oklahoma City suburb. Read More..
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Large Funnel Cloud Touches Down near Oklahoma City
Memphis Cancer Survivor Publishes National Study on Breast Reconstruction
Angelina Jolie's brave decision for a double mastectomy is causing many women to wonder what options are available for them. One Mid-South woman is using her voice on an international scale to let the world know there are options. Read More..
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County Commission to Review Unified Schools Budget
For the Unified School System, which starts August 1, Wednesday is a critical day. This is the week that's going to determine how much money the school system gets. Read More..
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Southaven Mayor Running For Re-election In Midst of Legal Troubles
The Southaven mayor's civil trial over whether he misspent $170,000 taxpayer dollars was just continued until October. His criminal trial begins mid-August. In the midst of all this, Davis is running for re-election. Read More..
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Battle of the Fans to Heat Up in NBA Western Finals
Memphis Grizzlies players and fans are all trying to rebound after Sunday's 105-82 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Read More..
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Committee Head Vies for More Road Repaving Funds
Memphis road conditions are the number one complaint received by city council members. They are currently so underfunded, they get only get repaved once every 60 years. Read More..
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Large Funnel Cloud Touches Down near Oklahoma City
A mix of volunteers and first responders are combing through debris in an Oklahoma City suburb looking for survivors. Read More..
Missing Teen's Body Found in Ark. River
Authorities in northeast Arkansas say a body found in a river this weekend is that of a missing 14-year-old girl. Read More..
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Body Found in North Memphis House Fire
Firefighters located the body of an adult male inside a north Memphis house fire early Monday morning. Read More..
Two Killed, Two Wounded in Sunday Shooting
Memphis police are investigating a shooting that left two injured and two dead Sunday night. Read More..
Animal Advocates Protest Recent Events at Memphis Animal Services
Problems at Memphis Animal Services have been well documented for years, but continuing problems prompted a peaceful demonstration Sunday in east Memphis. Read More..
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Grizz Nation Heads South to Root On Team
It wasn't the outcome Grizz Nation had hoped for, but after a Game 1 defeat, fans that made the journey down were already looking ahead. Read More..
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Man Charged With Murder of 15 year old
Memphis policed have charged 18 year-old Antwion Dowdy with First Degree Murder after they say he shot and killed a 15 year-old sitting in a car. Read More..
Two Dead, Two Injured in South Memphis Shooting
Police are investigating after multiple people were shot at a South Memphis Apartment Complex. Read More..

Contractors Booted from City's Embattled HARP Program

Big Star Coming To FedEx St. Jude Classic

Tempers Flare During Property Tax Talks

Memphis Grizzlies Players Share Their Game Superstitions

Grizz Players Reveal Game Day Rituals

TN Task Force One Heading To Oklahoma

Cancer Survivor Publishes Study on Breast Reconstruction

Memphis Grizzlies Regroup for Game Two vs. Spurs

County Commission to Review Unified Schools Budget

Davis Running For Re-election In Midst of Legal Troubles

Missing Teen's Body Found in Ark. River

Arrested Arkansas Treasurer Says She Won't Resign

Southaven to Hold Runoff for Mayoral Election

Committee Head Vies for More Road Repaving Funds

Battle of the Fans to Heat Up in NBA Western Finals

Animal Advocates Protest Recent Events at Memphis Animal Ser

Exclusive Interview with Grizz Player Tony Allen's Mother

Grizz Nations Heads South To Root On Team

Grizzlies Fans Travel to San Antonio for Game 1

Grizz Game 1 On ABC 24

Local Rappers Support Home Team With Grizz Inspired Songs

Powerball Jackpot Soars To Record High

Westboro Protestors Leave Memphis "All Shook Up"

Mayor Greg Davis Testifies to City-Paid Marriage Counseling

ABC Show "The Chew" to Feature Memphis Barbecue Contest

Judge Ends Mayor Davis' Civil Trial, to Reconvene in October

Beale St. Merchants Support Club 152 Owners Despite Closure

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