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Cooling Center opens as extreme heat continues in Memphis
The Cooling Center will be open Wednesday, September 16, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Author: Courtney Anderson MEMPHIS, Tenn. —...
‘Life threatening’ conditions at 201 Poplar highlighted in new lawsuit
Shelby County officials face a federal lawsuit over deteriorating jail conditions at the jail, including extreme heat, unsanitary water, and...
‘He needs to be our voice’: Attorney criticizes Memphis mayor’s leadership
by: Raven Copeland MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Mayor Paul Young sounded off on social media, amid online criticism over his leadership...
Visiting officer discovers more than 6,000 fentanyl pills hidden in Cordova hotel room
The probation officer said he was staying in the hotel room while in town for training. By: Jeremiah Hall MEMPHIS,...
Dollyfest | Two day festival honoring Dolly Parton set for 2027
Organizers say that holding the music festival is "What Dolly Would Do." The event will serve as a way to...
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Comptroller Releases Independent Forensic Audit of Memphis Shelby County Schools
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Jason Mumpower has released the results of an independent evaluation of Memphis Shelby County Schools (MSCS) that identified widespread failures in governance, internal controls, procurement,...
450,000 student loan borrowers may get debt forgiven in $23B settlement
By WEAU Staff and Gray News staff AU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU/Gray News) -A $23 billion class-action settlement with the Department of Education could result in debt forgiveness for 450,000 student loan borrowers following years of...
Man once held in underground bunker graduates from high school, focusing on moving forward
By Sarah Sims and Brandy Beard ABBEVILLE, Ala. (WTVY/Gray News) - Ethan Gilliam was just 5 years old when he was kidnapped and held in an underground bunker for six days. Now, known...
Taylor says MSCS audit release will show ‘colossal waste’ in school district
by: Raven Copeland MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lawmakers and the community are awaiting Wednesday’s release of the forensic audit of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The audit release could determine if Republican lawmakers’ push...
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