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“Our members are not involved”: Ole Miss Alpha Phi says students making monkey noises in viral video were misidentified as sorority members

The University of Mississippi campus in Oxford, Mississippi [Representational Image] - Source: Getty The Iota Omega chapter of Alpha Phi sorority at the University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss, has addressed the viral clip showing individuals making monkey noises outside a Black woman’s apartment. The sorority distanced itself from the controversy, stating that none of its members were involved, contrary to claims circulating online. Recently, TikTok user and Ole Miss student Jakiyra Metcalf (@jakiyrametcalf_) posted Ring camera footage showing three women walking past her apartment....

Oxford, MS · 1d

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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.

West Memphis, AR · 2d
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Fossils reveal West Tennessee’s prehistoric past at Coon Creek Science Center

MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn. (WBBJ) - A creek and trees now cover the land at Coon Creek Science Center, but millions of years ago, an ocean covered the area. During the Cretaceous Period, while dinosaurs roamed land farther west, marine creatures swam over to what is now West Tennessee. Today, fossils beneath the surface offer visitors a chance to discover that history for themselves.

Mcnairy County, TN · 2d
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Elvis Presley’s music owners file new lawsuit against AI music generator

"All of the humanity, history, despair, and triumph that constitutes Elvis’ identity was stolen..."

Memphis, TN · 1d

digitalcxo.com

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The Trailer and the Grid: Inside Elon Musk’s Next Relocation Gambit

Following a catastrophic showing in Texas politics last week, one in which his financially-backed Republican candidates were swept out of office after he blew through some $250 million of his fortune, tech’s favorite parlor game is, Where in the world is Elon Musk moving?. Consider this scene: On a...

Memphis, TN · 7h

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Discover the New Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

The brand-new Memphis Art Museum opens its 123,500-square-foot campus to the public on Dec. 6, 2026, providing a world-class new home for the museum’s collection of more than 10,000 artworks. Located in the heart of downtown along the bank of the Mississippi River, the museum offers 50% more gallery space and more than six times more free public areas than the previous home at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.

Memphis, TN · 3d

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Evan Linder brings “Byhalia, Mississippi” to Theatre Memphis

Native Memphian Evan Linder's play "Byhalia, Mississippi" earned widespread acclaim following its 2016 premiere, receiving six Non-Equity Jeff Award nominations and winning three, including Best New Work. Linder joined Kacky Walton to discuss the play, which was later remounted at Steppenwolf's 1700 Theatre and produced at the Kennedy Center in...

Memphis, TN · 2d

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Indoor Golf Facility Eying New Memphis Market

A popular and rapidly expanding indoor golf concept is hoping to slice its way into a new Memphis market. The Back Nine Golf franchisee Jeff Herman is scouting potential locations for a new area location, reports the Daily Memphian. Herman can already claim two area locations-one already open and operational...

Memphis, TN · 17h

memphismagazine.com

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Your Weekly Guide to the Arts in Memphis

Plan for an encore, a soiree, a museum grand opening, and a first look inside Overton Park’s renewed greenhouse for ARTSmemphis’ Green House Party benefiting local artists and arts organizations. Discover dozens of arts experiences and events this week on ARTSmemphis’ calendar: artsmemphis.org/event-calendar. Indie Memphis Film Festival...

Memphis, TN · 1d

WBBJ

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University School of Jackson brings “The Wizard of Oz” to the stage

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Students at the University School of Jackson brought the yellow brick road to the stage for their fall production of “The Wizard of Oz.”. The production, which held its final performance, featured students in first through 12th grades and followed the classic story to the Emerald City.

Jackson, TN · 18h

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David Evans on the Roots and Evolution of Mississippi Hill Country Blues (Part One)

David Evans and the Sound of the Mississippi Hill Country. David Evans, an ethnomusicologist, musician and foremost expert on Hill Country blues, began documenting the region’s musicians in 1969, recording artists and community music traditions through the 1970s and into the early ’80s. A professor emeritus at the University of Memphis, Evans produced records by R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough and Jessie Mae Hemphill through the university’s High Water label, helping bring their music to audiences beyond northern Mississippi. He is the author of Big Road Blues: Tradition and Creativity in the Folk Blues (1982), a foundational study of the genre, and was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2023.

Mississippi · 3d

WREG

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‘Unplug the Holidays’ bringing music to Midtown

If you’re looking for a fun way to kick off the holiday season, we’ve got just the thing for you! An unforgettable night of music, holiday cheer, and Memphis talent is coming to Midtown as Unplug the Holidays brings together the Memphis Ukulele Band, fan favorites Bailey Bigger and Wyly Bigger, all while supporting a […]

Memphis, TN · 2d

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The Band CAMINO announce ‘Live in Memphis,’ arriving Nov. 13

The Band CAMINO is bringing a piece of their hometown to fans everywhere with the announcement of their first live album, Live in Memphis, arriving Nov. 13. Recorded during the band’s two-night hometown celebration at Satellite Music Hall in Memphis over Labor Day weekend, the album captures a special moment for the group. The Sept. 4 and Sept. 5 performances also marked the opening of the new venue, with both shows selling out as fans gathered to celebrate the band’s history and the music that brought them to this point.

Memphis, TN · 4d

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One local college campus ‘rocks’ with special music performance

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) -Music and entertainment students at the University of Memphis-Lambuth Campus rocked the night away. The students presented a special rock concert Thursday evening at the Hamilton Performing Arts Center. They played rock classics like Black Sabbath’s ‘War Pigs’, Billy Joel’s ‘Piano Man’, and much more....

Memphis, TN · 3d

WREG

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‘Love Island USA’ seeks Memphis singles for upcoming season

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Are you a Memphian who’s looking for love and ready to be whisked away to live in a Fijian villa with several others who are also seeking love? Well, look no further, because Peacock’s hit dating competition series “Love Island USA” is searching for Memphis-based singles to appear in its upcoming season! […]

Memphis, TN · 4d

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The Pig Returns To Memphis With Classic Hits

Flinn Broadcasting has relaunched the “Radio Pig” brand in Memphis, this time on 560 WHBQ/98.5 W253DF. This time featuring a 1970s through 90s based Classic Hits format, the move follows the early September move of WHBQ’s Sports format to 107.5 WHBQ-FM Germantown where it replaced CHR “Q107.5“. WHBQ-FM subsequently rebranded as “107.5 The Memphis Sports Hub“.

Memphis, TN · 7d

Memphis Flyer

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A Diva-Filled Holiday Show

Forget silent nights. Friends of George’s is bringing holiday drama, Hollywood divas, and ABBA hits to the stage with Mamma Dearest! Here We Joan Again, a campy musical comedy making its Mid-South regional premiere November 6th to 21st at Evergreen Theatre. The production also marks a first for the Memphis theater company: its first-ever live musical, complete with singing and dancing.

Memphis, TN · 5d