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River City Chapter of The Links to host Groovin’ fundraiser supporting...
The River City (TN) Chapter of The Links Inc. is preparing for its annual Groovin’ with River City dinner and entertainment Sunday, April 27, at The Great Hall in Germantown. This year’s musical lineup...
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Memphis colleges report the first cases of international student visas being...
The University of Memphis confirmed that visas for some international students on their campuses have been revoked. “We have been informed that five current University of Memphis students have had...
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Memphis celebrates African heritage at 38th annual Africa in April festival
The 38th annual Africa in April festival returned to Memphis over the weekend to promote awareness and appreciation of the history and cultures of the African continent. The three-day festival kicked...
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Ahead of public hearing, Memphis Chamber seeks to clear the air on xAI expansion
Two days before a highly anticipated public hearing on the future of xAI’s operations in Memphis, the Greater Memphis Chamber hosted a webinar to address widespread questions and community concerns....
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Thunder rally from 29 points down after Morant leaves with injury, top...
Chet Holmgren scored all but one of his 24 points in the second half and the Oklahoma City Thunder overcame a 29-point deficit after Ja Morant left the game with a hip injury and beat the Memphis...
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Memphis eyes downtown parking changes to curb high rates, improve safety
A proposed ordinance aimed at improving conditions and controlling rates at downtown parking garages has garnered strong support from Memphis City Council members. The proposal identifies 18 parking...
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Jail costs, sheriff’s office salary dispute complicate Shelby County budget...
County commissioners were presented with a $1.4 billion budget proposal for a new jail during a Budget Committee presentation from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office for its fiscal year 2026 forecast...
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Hattiloo Theatre’s Musical Chairs dinner blends art, nostalgia and community
Hattiloo Theatre opened its doors to a unique blend of elegance, creativity and community connection with its recent Musical Chairs Dinner Theatre. The immersive networking event began with a lively...
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‘Science can’t fight feelings’: Decades of environmental trauma unleashed at...
Earlier this week, the Memphis Chamber of Commerce hosted an online webinar called “xAI: Asked & Answered.” For about 30 minutes, Chamber officials, scientists and business leaders calmly addressed...
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In wake of recent shootings, Safer Memphis 365 hosts work sessions seeking...
With the recent outbreak of gun violence in Memphis, one might assume that crime is on the rise, and that teenagers are doing most of the killing and their victims are mainly other teens. But according...
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Ducks Unlimited to bring DUX Expo to Memphis in August 2025
The DUX Expo will be held August 1–3, 2025, at the newly renovated Renasant Convention Center, marking the start of a three-year commitment to host the event in the Bluff City. Originally held in...
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Fire destroys Clayborn Temple, where sanitation workers gave rise to ‘I AM A...
In the early morning hours Monday, Memphis lost one of its most sacred landmarks. Historic Clayborn Temple — the church where sanitation workers rallied in 1968 and the world first saw the iconic “I AM...
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Remembering Alexis Herman, the first Black U.S. Secretary of Labor
WASHINGTON — Labor leaders, politicians and civil rights activists are mourning the death of Alexis Herman, the first Black U.S. Secretary of Labor and a fierce advocate for workplace equality. She...
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Ex-officer says he regrets his failure to stop the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols
Former Memphis police officer Desmond Mills Jr. testified Tuesday that he regrets his failure to stop the beating of Tyre Nichols after Nichols ran away from a traffic stop in 2023. Mills’ testimony...
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TD Jakes stepping down as head pastor of Dallas megachurch
A major shakeup is coming to one of the biggest churches in Dallas, as Bishop T.D. Jakes announced Sunday he’s handing over leadership of The Potter’s House congregation to his daughter and son-in-law....
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Hardaway hits transfer portal hard as Tigers rebuild after roster exodus
Faced with a bare cupboard, University of Memphis men’s basketball coach Penny Hardaway once again turned to the NCAA transfer portal to rebuild his roster for the 2025–26 season. In total, seven new...
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After first-round sweep, Grizzlies face big decisions for their future
Grizzlies General Manager Zach Kleiman assessed Memphis’ late-season collapse Sunday and a change in head coaches along with questions about where the franchise goes now in an extremely frank manner....
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Investigator: Ex-Memphis officer took photo of Tyre Nichols after fatal...
TBI Special Agent Derek Miller testified in the trial of Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith, who have pleaded not guilty to state charges including second-degree murder. The three...
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Tri-State Defender to host “TSD in the Community Forum” on health care in...
African Americans suffer from major health care issues at a higher rate than the general population. The Tri-State Defender believes it is important to have a public discussion focusing on diseases,...
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Black WWII battalion, first all-Black Women’s Army Corps unit to serve...
Seventy-nine years after their unprecedented service in World War II, the women of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion — the only all-Black Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps unit to serve in...
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