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Sultana Disaster Museum moves to Marion, Ark.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A dismal part of American history happened right here in the Mid-South, and it often goes forgotten. One local museum’s goal is to teach that history. In Marion, Arkansas, you’ll find the Sultana Disaster Museum. On Thursday, we got a preview of the museum’s...

Marion, AR · 18h

Fox News

Memphis football coach Charles Huff leans into job rumors with brutally honest comments about recruiting

Charles Huff's press conference comments about leaving Memphis for "something bigger" and taking players with him have stunned the college football world.

Memphis, TN · 2d

WREG

Health department on possible cause of mystery stench in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Health Department may have gotten to the bottom of a foul smell reported across parts of Memphis and Shelby County this week. For days, residents have been complaining online about a strong odor that smelled like sewage or something rotten. The health department said it has been working with […]

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WKRN News 2

Tennessee high schools closing at alarming rates

Tennessee · 1d

The Commercial Appeal

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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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Raymond Whiteside wins Marion mayoral race after recount

MARION, Ark. — Marion, Arkansas mayoral candidate Raymond Whiteside has won a recount vote on Tuesday. Incumbent Mayor Tracy Brick requested the recount. She lost to challenger Raymond Whiteside. Whiteside received 1,926 votes, and Brick received 1,891 votes. 35 votes separated the two. Brick said she does not suspect fraud and wanted to make sure every […]

Marion, AR · 2d

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Ole Miss students speak out after Ring camera captures racist gestures, noises

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Three Black Ole Miss students are speaking out for the first time after a Ring camera captured two white women making racist noises and gestures toward their apartment. Roommates Jakiyra Metcalf and Victoria Johnson, along with their friend Kaiyden Caldwell, sat down for a CBS Mornings...

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Country Herald

Mid-South Weather Alert: Tennessee-Arkansas Hard Freeze Below 28° Nov 14-15

After temperatures reached the lower 90s less than a month ago, a colder air mass threatens plants and outdoor plumbing this weekend.

Mississippi · 1d

Memphis Flyer

Welcome Back: Mud Island Amphitheater Sets Concert Series

Repairs are well underway at the Mud Island Amphitheater as organizers plan to reactivate the space for music and entertainment. Jerred Price, president of the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Memphis (DNA), says the “Comeback Concert Series” is planned for April at the amphitheater. The Memphis City Council approved $150,000 in funding towards repairs in September.

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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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Forget Fancy Dining, This Beloved Italian Restaurant Keeps Things Simple With Hearty Homemade Classics

Toasted ravioli, hot tamales, and a muffuletta all share one menu at a cozy old-school Italian spot. That mix alone tells you this kitchen marches to its own drumbeat. Everything leans homemade, from the ravioli to the meatballs. The sauces follow house recipes, and the plates come out hearty and unfussy. Some dishes even land in delicious territory chain spots never touch, like an eggplant polenta torta.

Memphis, TN · 2d

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This Cozy Tennessee Hidden Gem Serves Up Hearty Breakfasts and Mouthwatering BBQ

In a city famous for its smoky barbecue and Southern comfort food, finding a restaurant that serves both hearty breakfasts and mouthwatering meats feels like hitting the jackpot. Tucked away in East Memphis, Three Little Pigs Bar-B-Q is a neighborhood favorite where old-school cooking, generous portions, and a welcoming atmosphere keep diners coming back for more.

Memphis, TN · 9h

WREG

Global Microsoft issues hit gov’t offices and businesses in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Issues with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365 led to a massive global outage. Daniel Vardy, the front desk manager at the Central Station Hotel on South Main, realized something was going on with their Microsoft email around noon on Thursday. “Instantly, yeah, so definitely,” Vardy said. The hotel is under new management. […]

Memphis, TN · 13h

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Financial literacy advocate sees ‘gold mine’ in Memphis, urges residents to seize it

As Mayor Paul Young works toward his goal of adding 10,000 housing units in Memphis by 2030, John Hope Bryant says he is ready to buy two homes himself. Bryant, founder of Atlanta-based financial literacy nonprofit Operation HOPE, sees promising investment opportunities in the city, and he wants Memphians to recognize the potential too.

Memphis, TN · 20h

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This Unassuming Tennessee Restaurant Serves Some Of Memphis’s Most Beloved Italian Sandwiches

A restaurant that opens for just three hours a day still manages to fill its parking lot by lunchtime. That alone tells you the sandwiches must be doing some heavy lifting. The menu leans hard into Italian comfort food. Think muffulettas, meatball sandwiches, spicy Italians, square pizza, and banana pudding to close things out.

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Cordova residents pushing for road repairs

CORDOVA, Tenn. — Residents in a Cordova neighborhood have been on a rocky road with the city of Memphis. They want help getting their street repaired, but said the city, county, and even the apartment complex that uses the road have washed their hands of the responsibility. WREG investigator April Thompson shows why things are […]

Memphis, TN · 18h

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First Alert Forecast: Much colder Friday, into weekend; widespread frost, freeze threat

FRIDAY: A stout cold plunge takes hold Friday. Even with full sunshine, highs will only muster the lower 50s. Northerly winds will continue filtering cool Canadian air into the region all day. Skies stay clear overnight as temperatures drop well into the 20s and 30s, delivering our first widespread frost and freeze of the season. Protect tender vegetation, check outdoor pipes, bring in pets, and check on vulnerable neighbors ahead of the cold.

Memphis, TN · 8h

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