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July Date Set for Municipal Schools Referendum Vote
Voters in Arlington, Bartlett, Collierville, Germantown, Lakeland and Millington will be asked to approve a referendum to start their own school districts for a second time. Read More..
Missing Tipton Co. Man Found Dead after Apparent Accident
A Covington man last seen Wednesday was found dead Friday evening from an apparent motorcycle accident. Read More..
Memphians Show Heart in Giving to Oklahoma Tornado Victims
The best of Memphis was on display Friday morning. Dozens woke up bright and early to load a truck full of donations for Oklahoma tornado victims. Read More..
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The MED to Start Violence Intervention Program
The old saying is revenge is a dish best served cold. And in Memphis, we serve up a lot of cold dishes - revenge and deadly violence go hand in hand. But there's a new soldier in the war on crime in the Bluff City: The MED. Read More..
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Memphis Family Turns Love for Grizzlies into Booming Business
You've probably seen the Hoop City shirts around town. They're about Memphis and 100% made in Memphis. Read More..
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Ozone Advisory for Counties in Tenn., Ark., Miss.
Health officials have issued an ozone advisory for residents in three counties in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee. Read More..
Seven Memphis Hotels Shut Down as Public Nuisances
Memphis police and the District Attorney's office shut down seven hotels Friday, declaring them a public nuisance. Read More..
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Man Commits Suicide after Shooting at Memphis Police
A man turned his gun on himself early Friday morning after he shot at Memphis police officers and at least three other people. Read More..
Owners of Club 152 on Beale Street Strike Deal to Reopen
The popular Beale Street hot spot Club 152 will be back open for business Friday, after the club was shut down by the District Attorney's office last week for drug activity. Read More..
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Newby's Delivers Needed Supplies to Tornado Victims
Memphis is more than grit and grind; the Bluff City has a big heart and it's been on display all week. Read More..
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Woman Killed in Orange Mound Domestic Shooting
A man is in custody after a deadly shooting at an in-home daycare in the Orange Mound area Friday morning. Read More..
Memphis Mom Accidentally Runs Over 1-Year-Old Son
A return trip from the laundromat took a tragic turn for a Memphis family, after a mom accidentally ran over her 1-year-old son. Read More..
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City Celebrates Grizzlies with Operation Grit, Grind and Shine
Memphis Mayor A C Wharton is urging everyone to get behind our Grizzlies, calling this operation “Grit, Grind, and Shine.” Read More..
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Bartlett and Germantown to Vote on Starting School Districts
An ordinance on referendums to establish municipal schools for two Shelby county suburbs has been approved. Read More..
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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..
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Seven Memphis Hotels Shut Down as Public Nuisances

Owners of Club 152 on Beale Street Strike Deal to Reopen

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'Smoking' Alcohol a Dangerous New Trend

DeSoto County Parent Making Strides for Autism Support

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Convicted Cop Killer Set Free

Mayor Wharton Announces New Bike Lane Project

Scott Phillips to Take Over as Olive Branch's New Mayor

Broad Avenue Receives Grant for Water Tower Depot Project

Mid-South Church Seeking Donations for Tornado Victims

Southaven Residents Cleaning Up from Storm Damage

Unified Schools Budget Presented to County Commission

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