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WATCH: King Day 2024 at National Civil Rights Museum to be held virtually due...
The arctic blast of winter weather and specifically, snow, has upended at least one major event to be held in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on King Day 2024. On Sunday, Jan. 14, The...
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Memphis Tigers keep winning, beat Wichita State Shockers, 112-86
The Memphis Tigers basketball team, standing at 15-2 (4-0 American), delighted fans with a decisive 112-86 victory over Wichita State. This season, the Tigers have both thrilled and unnerved their...
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WATCH: King Day 2024 celebrated virtually at National Civil Rights Museum...
On Sunday, the National Civil Rights Museum announced it would host its annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration virtually, thanks to the winter storm that had blanketed the Mid-South in snow. The...
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WATCH: Grizzlies host annual Earl Lloyd Sports Symposium before MLK Game
The 2024 Earl Lloyd Sports Legacy Symposium, presented by the Hyde Family Foundation, was a significant event that paid tribute to prominent figures in sports who have made impactful contributions to...
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Memphis Hustle . . . Um. . . Grizzlies beat Golden State Warriors 106-107 in...
Unless you watch a lot of Memphis Hustle games, you could be forgiven for not recognizing many of the players on the floor for the Grizzlies-Warriors MLK Game on Monday. Fans were hoping to see Ja...
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Announce your event in the Tri-State Defender’s Event Calendar!
Are you planning an event in the Mid-South? Look no further than the Tri-State Defender’s Events Calendar, the go-to hub for what’s going on in Memphis and the Mid-South’s African American community!...
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Fisher on MSNBC: ‘We Are Demanding Real Reform’ a year after Tyre Nichols’...
When a group of rogue Memphis police officers mercilessly beat Tyre Nichols last January, it understandably made national headlines. And a year later, Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis faces an...
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COVID-19 Cases Surge Across the Mid-South, Straining Local Health Resources
Recent reports from the Shelby County Health Department show a surge in COVID-19 cases. As of Jan. 6, 2024, Shelby County reported a total of 318,416 cases and 3,767 deaths. This marks a significant...
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USF Bulls snap Memphis Tigers 10 game win streak with 74-73 win
As far as Nae’Qwan Tomlin is concerned, the Memphis Tigers upset loss to the University of South Florida Bulls came down to one simple fact. “South Florida played harder than us,” said Nae’Qwan Tomlin...
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Scrappy Grizzlies hang tough before fading to Minnesota T’Wolves, 118-103
Stars or no stars, you know that the Memphis Grizzlies are going to play hard. Thursday night was no exception. In a challenging matchup, the Memphis Grizzlies were edged out by the Minnesota...
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Breaking Boundaries: NFL’s first black woman coach pays a visit to LeMoyne-Owen
Collette V. Smith, a trailblazer in the world of American football, made history in 2017 as the first African American woman to coach in the NFL. And recently, the pioneer stopped by LeMoyne-Owen...
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MLGW Issues Boil Water Advisory for All Customers
In response to the recent severe freezing weather conditions, Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) has announced a precautionary boil water advisory for all of its water customers across Memphis and...
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LeMoyne-Owen Magicians’ Valiant Effort Falls Short Against Tuskegee University
In a riveting contest at the Bruce Hall/Johnson Gymnasium, the LeMoyne-Owen College Magicians put up a strong fight but ultimately fell short against Tuskegee University, with the final score standing...
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MLGW Reports Rising Water Pressure, Urges Residents to Stop Dripping Faucets
As of January 21, 2024, Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) has reported a significant increase in water pressure across its system, marking a positive turn following the recent severe weather...
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Memphis Tigers drop second straight as Tulane wins, 81-79
NEW ORLEANS – The Memphis Tigers, reeling from an upset loss to South Florida, traveled to New Orleans only to suffer a narrow defeat against the Tulane Green Wave, 81-79. “When it rains, it pours....
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Dexter Scott King, son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, dies...
The King Center announced the passing of its Chairman and long-time leader, Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King, on January 22, 2024. He was...
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Will Cerelyn ‘CJ’ Davis stay as Memphis Police Chief? Memphis City Council is...
Is 2½ years enough time to start a new job in Memphis, get rid of bad cops in the police department and put a stop to violent crime? That, essentially, is the question facing the Memphis City Council...
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Memphis Grizzlies Clinch a Hard-Fought Victory Over Toronto Raptors, 108-100
Clutch baskets and timely offensive rebounds helped the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Toronto Raptors 108-100 on Monday night at Scotiabank Arena. This win marks a significant stride for the Grizzlies, as...
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After the thaw, MLGW lifts boil water order
Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) has officially lifted the precautionary boil water advisory for all its customers, effective immediately. This announcement follows a period of intense freezing...
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Empowering Fathers: Celebrate the First AFIRM Graduation of the Year with...
Memphis is set to celebrate an important event tonight as Families Matter Inc. hosts its first AFIRM (A Father’s Involvement Really Matters) Fatherhood Graduation of 2024. The event will be held at Mt....
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