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State Offers Stern Warning to Memphis on City Spending
The Tennessee comptroller is warning the City of Memphis to straighten out its money mess. Right now the city is spending cash it doesn't have. Read More..
Ark. Treasurer Resigns amid Extortion Charges
Arkansas' state treasurer has resigned after federal prosecutors accused her of taking cash payments from a broker who handled a large amount of the state's investment portfolio. Read More..
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Storm Shelters Should be Registered for Emergency Crews
The Director of the Shelby County Office of Preparedness is asking that residents register their storm shelters so emergency crews know where to look if homes collapse. Read More..
Mississippi Teen Warns of Dangers of Distracted Driving
Robyn Thomas was in a terrible car accident one year ago. She crashed into a tree while distracted by her cell phone. Now, she's hoping she can save others from making the same mistake. Read More..
Cop Killer to Be Released after Plea Deal
The killer of a Memphis police officer who's gone on trial three times will soon be a free man. Read More..
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Local Opportunities to Help Oklahoma Relief Efforts
Several Mid-South business and charity organizations are calling for volunteers and donations to help relief efforts around Oklahoma City after the area was devastated by a massive tornado Monday. Read More..
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Tennessee Task Force One Deployed to Oklahoma
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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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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Big Star Coming To FedEx St. Jude Classic

Tempers Flare During Property Tax Talks

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TN Task Force One Heading To Oklahoma

Cancer Survivor Publishes Study on Breast Reconstruction

Memphis Grizzlies Regroup for Game Two vs. Spurs

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Arrested Arkansas Treasurer Says She Won't Resign

Southaven to Hold Runoff for Mayoral Election

Committee Head Vies for More Road Repaving Funds

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Animal Advocates Protest Recent Events at Memphis Animal Ser

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Grizz Nations Heads South To Root On Team

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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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