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Hughes Resident Killed in Crittenden County Crash

HUGHES, Ark. — Leigh Zanone Scull of Hughes was killed Nov. 5, 2026, when a vehicle struck her on State Highway 131, according to a preliminary Arkansas State Police summary. The crash was reported at 2:13 p.m. The summary states Scull was walking northbound on the west shoulder of...

Hughes, AR · 20h

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9 arrested after illegal drugs, guns seized from North Memphis home

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Nine men were arrested after illegal drugs and weapons were seized from a North Memphis home Wednesday, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office says. The suspects who were taken into custody and their list of charges are as follows: Deputies say detectives with the SCSO Narcotics Division, along with SCSO SWAT, executed a […]

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College basketball rankings: Memphis a surprising 2-0 after Penny Hardaway started season on hot seat

Penny Hardaway has made it clear in his time as coach at Memphis that he wants to schedule in a way that gives his program a chance to annually build an at-large resume for the NCAA Tournament despite playing in a conference that currently ranks ninth nationally, according to KenPom.com.

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Fire causes $750,000 in damages to downtown building

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An accidental electrical fire caused $750,000 worth of damage to a downtown building Saturday. The Memphis Fire Department responded to a commercial building fire at 22 South Second Street at approximately 5:46 p.m. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control. No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported. It’s unclear […]

Memphis, TN · 19h

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A Memphis Favorite Shut Down Days Ago, and the Paperwork Reveals How Deep the Trouble Ran

Crosstown Brewing Company in Memphis closed its taproom on October 17, then filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy four days later. Court filings and local reports show nearly $2.5 million in listed debt, a small asset estimate, and a liquidation process now underway.

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K. Carbon Explains Why West Memphis Is Not Memphis: “You In a Whole New State”

Rapper K. Carbon is making one thing clear: just because a city has Memphis in its name doesn’t mean Memphis natives claim it as part of their hometown. During a recent appearance on The Baller Alert Show, the Memphis rapper broke down the difference between Memphis, Tennessee, and West Memphis, Arkansas, explaining why locals don’t consider the two places the same.

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Parent Diaries

Memphis Mom of Three Jenny Joyner Saw a Facebook Post and Gave a Kidney to Stacy Hobson, Who Faced a 5- to 7-Year Wait

Jenny Joyner of Memphis gave a kidney to Stacy Hobson, who had waited 18 months and faced a 5- to 7-year wait, after a friend's Facebook post on kidney donation. The post Memphis Mom of Three Jenny Joyner Saw a Facebook Post and Gave a Kidney to Stacy Hobson, Who Faced a 5- to 7-Year Wait appeared first on parentdiaries.com .

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Former Arkansas mayor has felony charges dismissed due to technicality

HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. - The former mayor of Helena-West Helena, Arkansas has had the tax evasion charges against him dismissed due to a technicality with the paperwork, court records show. According to the court's decision, Christopher Franklin Sr., who had been charged with felony attempt to evade and defeat tax,...

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This Tennessee Grocery Warehouse Lets Anyone Buy Restaurant-Sized Food Without a Membership

No membership card, no annual fee, and still the kind of bulk food that usually ends up in restaurant kitchens. That’s the deal at one Memphis grocery warehouse, and I think it deserves way more attention. The shelves carry big packs of meat, frozen favorites, snacks, and paper goods....

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Fortune 500 company warns of price increases

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A multi-billion-dollar company is predicting prices are going to increase on many of the products we know and love. Unilever, which has a factory in Covington, warned the company may have to increase prices in the fourth quarter. "We definitely expect pricing in 2027 to be higher...

Memphis, TN · 2d

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New Thrift Store Headed to Memphis

Memphis shoppers with a passion for conservation and hidden treasures are getting a new destination to chase down their next great find. A store called Triple N Thrift is coming to the area, inviting visitors to upcycle while indulging in their love for shopping. A certificate of occupancy application submitted...

Memphis, TN · 2d

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Jayden Reid's emotional heroics and more takeaways from Memphis basketball's win vs. VCU

Memphis basketball star Jayden Reid has had big performances at FedExForum before. On March 7, 2025, for example, he dropped 20 points — for South Florida. But things were a lot different on Nov. 7. In his first home game as a Tigers player, Reid pounded VCU to the tune of 32 points en route to leading Memphis to a come-from-behind 89-88 victory. He scored the team’s last six points, five of which came in the final 1:19, including a pair of free throws with 5 seconds on the clock that first tied the game, then put the Tigers (2-0) ahead for good. The emotions poured out of Reid, who teared up during his postgame ESPN+ interview. Dozens of happy Memphis fans cheered him on as he walked off the court. He was still getting hugs from teammates and others when he walked out of the locker room about 15 minutes later. “You know, I prayed every day for moments like this, to be in positions like this,” Reid said. “I was just so thankful. Everybody’s story is different. My story is unique for me. God has never failed. “This is my third school and just trusting (God). Once I

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Fentanyl, marijuana seized after arrest in Cordova

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was charged after police seized over three pounds of fentanyl and marijuana from a Cordova home on Thursday. Lachristian Dayon Freeman, 24, three counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, two counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture, deliver or […]

Memphis, TN · 21h

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Stolen vehicle chase, crash in Raleigh leads to two arrests

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A chase involving a stolen vehicle that ended in a crash in Raleigh left two people in handcuffs Saturday afternoon. Memphis police say around 3:30 p.m., they attempted to perform a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle in the area of Covington Pike and I-240. The driver refused to stop, and a […]

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The University of Mississippi says its investigating offensive, racist video

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The University of Mississippi says it’s actively investigating a video circulating online that shows University of Mississippi students engaging in racist gestures directed toward other students. “The university is aware of a video depicting offensive, hurtful, and unacceptable behaviors that conflict with our university values, and we condemn them,” the University of […]

Memphis, TN · 14h

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Driver on the run after crashing near Binghampton funeral home

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was seen bailing out of a black SUV after crashing next to a Binghampton Funeral home Sunday afternoon, neighbors say. MPD said officers responded to an armed party call at Scott Street and Nathan Avenue and were actively searching for the individual. Police are not releasing any details about what […]

Memphis, TN · 18h

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No. 13 Jones beats Connors State to finish 3-0 at tipoff classic

Jones College led wire to wire in an 85-71 win over Connors State, completing a perfect weekend at the ASU Greyhound Tip-Off Classic. Wesley Lindsey scored 17 points for the Bobcats.

West Memphis, AR · 16h

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Faith-based Memphis nonprofit collecting items to distribute to homeless in winter months

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A faith-based Memphis nonprofit is celebrating 20 years of community service by distributing essential items to the local homeless population this winter. As temperatures start to drop, Joyous Connection Ministries is sponsoring a program to collect travel-sized hygiene products and blankets for unhoused residents in Memphis.

Memphis, TN · 17h

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