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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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Memphis graduation rate climbs nearly 8 points since 2020, but test scores still trail the state

Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. More Memphis students are graduating high school than six years ago, according to the state’s most recent data. More than 7,100 Memphis-Shelby County Schools students from the class of 2026 received their high school diplomas, up from around 6,200 in the spring of 2020. That represents a 7.7 percentage point increase in the district’s graduation rate since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. MSCS still lags behind the state average graduation rate , which exceeded 93% last school year. Over 85% of Memphis high schoolers earned their diplomas, while English language learners had the lowest graduation rate, at 71%. MSCS leaders are touting the growth as the result of several years of focus on individual student data and graduation coaches. The gains come at a crucial time for MSCS, as a looming state takeover of the district puts increased pressure on student achievement. “It continues to show progress for all the things that we’ve been doing for many years,” Chief Academic Officer

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Potts Camp, Marshall County: From the Pontotoc Trail to Railroads and the Iron Ore Boom

Appalachian Community Histories – Potts Camp, Marshall County: From the Pontotoc Trail to Railroads and the Iron Ore Boom. In the southeastern corner of Marshall County, Mississippi, the small town of Potts Camp carries a history that began long before the arrival of the railroad or the establishment of its first businesses. What eventually became a community of merchants, farmers, churches, and schools began as a stopping place along an old Indigenous trail, where travelers crossed the Tippah River and found food, supplies, and shelter. The settlement took its name from Colonel Erasmus Ferdinand Potts, a South Carolina businessman whose nineteenth-century trading post became a familiar landmark along the route between Holly Springs and Pontotoc.

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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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Man critically injured in E.H. Crump Boulevard shooting

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was critically injured in a shooting on E.H. Crump Boulevard, according to the Memphis Police Department. Officers responded to a shooting in the 900 block of E.H. Crump Boulevard at approximately 10:14 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from a gunshot...

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Rebekah McConnell Turned Loss Into Safer Streets for Memphis

Some people move to Memphis and never leave, even when the city breaks their heart. Rebekah McConnell came here for school, married a Memphis native, and after losing her son William in a crosswalk, turned unimaginable grief into a push for safer streets. For her, soul is choosing to love Memphis anyway, and making it safer for everyone who walks it.

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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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WREG

Incentives help developer bring eco-build homes to North Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Tennessee housing developer is back in Memphis with a mission in mind to make measurable change in the community where he grew up. One million dollars in funding from the Tennessee Valley Authority and Memphis Light, Gas & Water could help him do just that. “I grew up here. I went […]

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The Chefs of Crosstown Concourse

Some of the most talented chefs in Memphis are cooking right here at Crosstown Concourse. Behind every plate are years of experience, a love for quality ingredients, and a story worth hearing. Here’s a look at the people who keep the Concourse well fed. Briza: Chef Moisès Hernandez.

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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...

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Another chilly night before a cool Sunday shapes up across the Mid-South

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Highs peaked in the middle 50s Saturday afternoon in Memphis with periods of sunshine overhead. Overnight, temperatures steadily fall through the 40s before reaching the 30s by 10pm. Skies start off mostly clear after sunset with partly cloudy skies by midnight. Lows fall into the lower to middle 30s around sunrise, with a few spots in rural western Tennessee towards Jackson where lows can reach the 20s.

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Memphis' power rates are 25% below the US average — but aging homes keep bills high

A damaged roof, for example, could keep a household already struggling with utility bills from receiving help.

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Community celebrates ninth annual ‘I love Whitehaven’ Week

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — For the nineth year in a row, Whitehaven is getting its moment in the spotlight, celebrating “I Love Whitehaven Week” along with “Whitehaven’s Black Restaurant Week.” For one week, local businesses, restaurants, and community leaders are coming together to showcase the area while encouraging more Memphians to experience it. Councilwoman Pearl Eva […]

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CBS Sports

South Florida vs. Memphis odds, prediction, time: Week 11 college football Thursday picks from advanced model

SportsLine's model has locked in its best bets for Thursday's American Conference matchup featuring the South Florida Bulls vs. Memphis Tigers

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First Widespread Freeze of the Season Arrives Before a Next-Week Warm-Up

FRIDAY: Sunshine won’t do much to offset the chill as a steady north wind brings colder Canadian air into the region. Afternoon temperatures will top out in the lower 50s. Clear skies overnight will allow temps to fall into the 20s and 30s, setting the stage for the season’s first widespread frost and freeze. Take time to protect sensitive plants and outdoor pipes, bring pets inside, and check on vulnerable neighbors.

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Things to Do in Memphis This Weekend: Nov 13 to 15

Sweater weather's here and the weekend's stacked 🍂 Disney's Frozen opens at Playhouse on the Square, Lyle Lovett brings his Large Band to the Graceland Soundstage, cider's flowing in Cooper-Young, and Sunday winds down with jazz at Crosstown. Here's every pick for November 13 to 15, hour by hour.

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Timpson’s Tipton scores TD in Memphis win

TAMPA, Fla. (KTRE) - Former Timpson Bear Hunter Tipton scored his sixth touchdown of the season in Memphis’s 52-41 win over South Florida Thursday. The senior had two catches for 14 yards. Tipton’s touchdown came on a seven-yard pass with 5:35 left in the first quarter to give Memphis a 14-0 lead. Tipton ranks in a tie for fifth place in the American Conference in receiving touchdowns this season.

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Scores from last Night: Corinth ends Walnut’s unbeaten start; Lewisburg sweeps Center Hill

Corinth stopped Walnut’s unbeaten girls basketball start with a 55-52 road victory Thursday, November 12, while Lewisburg kept both of

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Food News Bites: Artista to Open in February

John-Paul Gagliano has mastered the art of opening up hip, modern restaurants. He opened Tonica downtown in October, 2025. Now, he’s about to open another one. Gagliano, 34, owner of Libro at Laurelood, Ecco, and two locations of Tonica, is slated to open Artista in the new Memphis Art Museum on Front Street and Union Avenue.