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Doctors warn mixing common cold and flu medications could lead to dangerous complications

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -With cold and flu season ramping up, many people are reaching for over-the-counter medications to help them feel better. But doctors warn some common cold and flu medicines can have dangerous interactions with prescriptions people may already be taking. In some cases, the consequences can even be life-threatening.

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What restaurants are open on Thanksgiving in Memphis? See the list

Thanksgiving is all about gratitude, family and the kind of massive, home-cooked feast that takes three days of preparation and 300 trips to Kroger. But let’s face it… sometimes the thought of basting turkeys, making homemade cornbread stuffing and spending the day in a chaotic kitchen is enough to make you thankful someone else can do the cooking for you. If you’re feeling this way, you’re in luck. A wide variety of local restaurants are keeping their doors open (and their ovens heated) just for you. So, if you’re hoping to trade your measuring cups for a dinner reservation this Turkey Day, here are the Mid-South restaurants open on Thanksgiving, which falls on Nov. 26 this year. THANKSGIVING EVE IN MEMPHIS: Best Memphis bars for Thanksgiving Eve? 9 spots worth a visit Bardog Tavern 73 Monroe Ave. | bardog.com A longtime Downtown Memphis hotspot, Bardog Tavern is keeping the holiday spirit going with a Thanksgiving night gathering. Known as Downtown's original neighborhood bar, Bardog will open at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving and close at 3 a.m., with the kitchen serving late-night bites until 2 a.m. No reservations are required. Benihana 912 Ridgelake Blvd. | benihana.com/locations/memphis/ The East Memphis staple is

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Large fire near downtown Memphis ruled undetermined

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated with new information fire crews have released regarding the fire. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Coleman Taylor Transmission building in the Edge District near downtown Memphis was on fire Friday afternoon, and fire crews still do not know why. The Memphis Fire Department says they responded to the fire call […]

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DeSoto County moved more voters to inactive in the leadup to Election Day than any other

HERNANDO, Miss. – Dozens of people crowded into the old Trustmark Bank building in downtown on Wednesday afternoon to watch DeSoto County’s election officials pore over bins of ballots in a longtime Republican stronghold key to the political earthquake that has rattled Mississippi. DeSoto, a Memphis suburb just...

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Memphis Man Accused of Stalking Woman a Week Before Mercedes Robbery

A 24-year-old man is facing robbery and theft charges after Shelby County deputies say he and a cousin spent nearly a week watching a Southeast Memphis woman and her Mercedes before making their move, an attack that left her struck by a car door, knocked to the ground, and robbed of her purse, phone-locating app, and ultimately her vehicle.

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Ford Jr. must report to prison by Dec. 3

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. has exactly three weeks to surrender to federal prison to serve his tax evasion sentence. He’ll serve that two-year sentence at a minimum-security prison on the grounds of Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. Ford Jr. has until 2 in the afternoon on Dec. […]

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The Commercial Appeal

Memphis schools oversight board seeks 'unicorn' as executive director

The Memphis-Shelby County Schools oversight board is looking for a seasoned, dynamic leader to fill its executive director position. The board 's personnel and leadership committee laid out its job description for its chief executive during a Nov. 12 committee meeting, establishing a long list of characteristics the ideal candidate would have for the "high-pressure and highly visible" role. The executive director would serve as the chief administrative officer of the oversight board, but the responsibilities the board would expect the director to hold are far-reaching. The director would manage day-to-day operations and lead the development of the board's strategic plan. The director would also act as a spokesperson for the board and serve as the liaison between the board and several other entities, including Memphis-Shelby County Schools, the Tennessee governor's office and the state legislature. The job description asks that the director has strong working relationships with the Tennessee Department of Education, state legislators and local leaders. A legal background or a strong knowledge of Tennessee education law is "highly appreciated," according to the job description. Additionally, the ideal candidate would have strong public-facing communication skills, financial acumen and a "demonstrated ability to navigate uncertainty," according to the description.

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Friday Football Fever Season Finale: Mid-South teams sweep local playoff matchups

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -The season finale of Friday Football Fever brought a great slate of playoff matchups across the Mid-South, with teams looking to punch their tickets to either the state quarter or semifinals. Our Game of the Week featured a playoff rematch from last season in 6A. In the...

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Memphis Shooting At Crump Wine & Liquor Draws Federal Agents, Police Overnight

Memphis police were still working a shooting scene outside Crump Wine & Liquor early Thursday morning, hours after dispatchers took a call around 10:15 p.m. Wednesday reporting gunfire near the intersection of East Street and E.H. Crump Boulevard. Officers were joined by federal law enforcement agencies at the scene, though details about any injuries or whether a suspect was taken into custody remained unavailable.

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Arrest made after shooting outside liquor store leaves 1 injured

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was arrested on Thursday after being accused of shooting at a group of men, leaving one of them injured earlier this week in front of a Liquor and Wine store. Damon Wells, 35, is charged with five counts of aggravated assault, criminal attempt first-degree murder, reckless endangerment with a deadly […]

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Memphis women's basketball storms back to beat Alabama, improves to 4-0

Memphis women's basketball scored the first signature win of the Hana Haden era, beating Alabama 75-70 Nov. 12 at Elma Roane Fieldhouse. The Tigers are 4-0 for the first time since the 2004-05 season after securing their first win over an SEC program since Dec. 16, 2017 when Memphis beat Vanderbilt. The Crimson Tide (4-1) suffered the first loss under first-year coach Pauline Love. Memphis trailed by as many as 20 points, 34-14, at one point. What ensued was a blistering stretch that saw the Tigers outscore Alabama 47-11 from the 7:37 mark in the second quarter to the 2:08 spot in the third quarter. The Crimson Tide made a valiant push in the fourth quarter, cutting the deficit to 73-70 on a Tianna Chambers 3-pointer with 1:31 remaining. Alabama had possession with a chance to tie with fewer than 20 seconds to play, but Daejah Richmond came up with a steal (her fifth of the game) with 18.7 seconds on the clock. Tamya Smith powered Memphis with 17 points. Ainaya Williams and Tierney Kelsey gave the Tigers 13 points apiece. Richmond finished with a double-double: 11 points and a career-high 12 rebounds. She also had five assists. "This feels

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DeSoto sees biggest blue shift among MS counties

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Now that the Mississippi Senate race has been called for Scott Colom, we’re getting a better understanding of the statewide political shift in this election. Each of the state’s 82 counties shifted toward Democrats compared to the 2004 presidential election — and the biggest shift was in DeSoto County. Two years ago […]

Desoto County, MS · 2d

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Judge suppressing suspect's confession, family of murder victim says

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The family of the man affectionately called 'Watermelon Man' describes feeling 'devastated' and 'outraged' after they say the judge handling the suspect's case threw out a key piece of evidence this week. John Materna was killed in May 2023. Memphis Police arrested and charged Demarion Tackett, who...

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Leslie Burl-McLemore, the first Black person to ever vote in DeSoto County, says early voting in the state should change

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Scott Colom won the Mississippi U.S. Senate seat, becoming the first Black person to win it since Reconstruction. “Witnessing yesterday’s election is really surreal,” that’s how Leslie Burl-McLemore described Colom’s win. Burl-McLemore was the first Black person to ever vote in DeSoto...

Desoto County, MS · 2d

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'Incredibly Eye-Opening': More than 60 Memphians graduate from MPD Citizens Academy

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Memphis residents crossed the finish line Thursday after a nine-week crash course with the Memphis Police Department, trading rumor for a front-row look at the job officers do every shift. More than 60 people graduated from the Citizens Police Academy at Middle Baptist Church in Whitehaven. For...

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Tennessee Weather Alert: Coldest Air of Season Hits Mid-South Through Sunday Nov 15

Memphis, Jackson and northern Mississippi communities face prolonged cold through Sunday.

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Ronald McDonald House raises record $1.14 million for families

A fundraising campaign for Ronald McDonald House West Tennessee and Northeast Arkansas has brought in more than $1.14 million to support families with sick or injured children. The annual Heart of the House Match Week ran November 2 through 6, with every donation matched dollar for dollar. Executive Director Jill...

Jackson, TN · 1d

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THE BREAKDOWN: Drought Improvements, But Not for Everyone

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - While most of West Tennessee and northern Mississippi has been reduced to a Moderate or Severe drought, Eastern Arkansas continues to see the worst drought categories expand. In the city of Memphis, 3.41” of rain has fallen between November 1st and 13th. This came from...

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Memphis Police Seek Man in $1,700 Package Theft on Pleasant View Road

Memphis police seek a man who took a $1,700 delivery package from a business on Pleasant View Road. Call Crimestoppers at 901-528-CASH with tips. The post Memphis Police Seek Man in $1,700 Package Theft on Pleasant View Road first appeared on TN NEWS HUB .