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Memphis International Airport modernization renderings released
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis International Airport released renderings of their modernization project on Thursday, the start of a multi-year project expected to cost at least $650 million dollars. Changes to the 60-year-old building will include an additional commercial lane on the baggage level, and replace the outer drive used...
Judge denies motions to dismiss federal case against former officers charged in Tyre Nichols death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Federal Judge Mark Norris denied several motions to dismiss filed by attorneys of the five former Memphis Police SCORPION Unit officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols in 2023. One of the motions was to dismiss three counts of the federal indictment against the former...
Blockbuster Trade Pitch Sends Knicks’ Julius Randle to the Grizzlies
Trade talk will continue to circle Julius Randle until he and the New York Knicks agree on a contract extension. He’ll become eligible for a four-year, $181.5 million deal on August 3. One team that could emerge as a trade partner is the Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis receives: Randle. New...
MSCS expanding search for teachers with school year just weeks away
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn — The school year for MSCS is just weeks away, and the district is still trying to fill hundreds of teacher vacancies. Memphis-Shelby County Schools is hosting an all-day hiring blitz Saturday in Jackson, Mississippi. This follows two other virtual hiring fairs this week as the search for qualified teachers continues in the Mid-South.
The Icehouse of Jackson celebrates its grand opening
JACKSON, Tenn. — A new business opens in the Hub City bringing in Louisiana, Texas and Michigan influences for the community to enjoy. The Icehouse of Jackson held their grand opening on Monday, July 15. This is the Cothren’s second business, with the first located in Oakland. The...
On This Day in 1954: Elvis Presley’s First Single, “That’s All Right,” Was Released by Sun Records
July 19 marks the 70th anniversary of the launch of Elvis Presley’s recording career. On that day in 1954, famed Memphis, Tennessee, label Sun Records released the future King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s debut single, “That’s All Right.”. “That’s All Right” was a song...
Nothing Bundt Cakes to open in north Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — Sweet news: a new business is planned to open in north Jackson. According to 2K LLC, a commercial real estate agency, construction will soon begin on Nothing Bundt Cakes in Thomsen Farms. Nothing Bundt Cakes is a bakery chain that offers modern takes on classic bundt...
Fun weekend events happening in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s finally Friday and you know what that means! It’s time to take a look at several of the events happening all across the greater Memphis area this weekend. The Memphis Redbirds will be playing games at Autozone Park all this weekend against the Iowa Cubs Each night you have a chance […]
Satanic Temple reaches settlement in discrimination lawsuit against MSCS
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Satanic Temple, the sponsor of the After School Satan Club (ASSC), announced Thursday it reached a $15,000 settlement against Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) for First Amendment violations. Chimneyrock Elementary School in Cordova received national attention in December 2023 after holding a press conference announcing the...
Benefit softball game to support 12-year-old diagnosed with cancer
DYERSBURG, Tenn. — ‘Putting up points, knocking down cancer!’ That’s the theme of a special upcoming event. A benefit softball game for Ma’kyleanna Wilkes is set for Saturday, July 27. The event starts at 9 a.m. at the Dyersburg Activity Center, 12-year-old Ma’kyleanna Wilkes was...
Grizzlies close the book on disastrous lottery pick
The Memphis Grizzlies had high hopes for forward Ziaire Williams when they traded up to draft him in 2021. Three years later, it cost them a second-round pick just to get rid of him. The Memphis Grizzlies are trading forward Ziaire Williams and a 2030 second-round pick via Dallas to the Brooklyn Nets for Mamadi Diakite, sources tell ESPN. Williams was the 10th pick in the 2021 draft. pic.twitter.com/N4s9vh06mF— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 19, 2024 Williams started 50 games in his three seasons with the Grizzlies, but never was able to reach the potential that Memphis saw when they made him the...
Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey issued heartbreaking statement after scary ankle injury
Thursday evening, rookie phenom Zach Edey finally returned to the lineup for the Memphis Grizzlies Summer League team following a near-two week hiatus, as he was reportedly nursing an ankle injury sustained during his breakout performance against the Utah Jazz. From the jump, his comeback showing proved to be similarly...
MSCS school board member drops from race for re-election
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A sitting member of the Memphis-Shelby County School Board is dropping out of the race for re-election, he announced on social media Friday, meaning the school board will have at least two new members after the Aug. 1 general election. District 7 school board member Frank...
Hoppers Bounced from OVL Playoffs by Fulton
The Hoptown Hoppers’ 2024 campaign came to an end Saturday night with a loss to Fulton in the Ohio Valley League playoffs. Jake Vitale and Dom Maldet each homered as the Railroaders defeated the Hoppers 8-2 at Hopkinsville High School. Vitale finished 3-for-5 with two runs batted in while...
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