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Medal of Honor winner McGarity dies in Tenn.

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President Harry Truman awarded the Medal of Honor to McGarity in October 1945. More>>

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Southaven population pushes above 50,000 mark

A fast-growing city in north Mississippi has reached a population milestone. More>>

Obama to address drones, Gitmo in security speech

President Barack Obama is set to at least partially bring out into the open some of the U.S.-directed drone program, a key component of counterterrorism strategy, as he outlines the contours of the continuing threat to... More>>

10 Things to See: A week of top AP photos

By The Associated Press Associated Press Here's your look at highlights from the weekly AP photo report, a gallery featuring a mix of front-page photography, the odd image you might have missed and... More>>

One killed one wounded in shooting

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On May 22, 2013, at approximately 10:42 p.m., officers responded to a shooting at 3946 Balfour. Upon arrival on the scene, officers located a 26-year-old male lying on the floor inside of the residence with a gunshot wound. More>>

FBI arrests suspect in Wash. state ricin case

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The FBI has arrested a suspect in a case involving the discovery of a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin More>>

Birth control coverage up for federal appeal

In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is asking a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer employees health coverage... More>>

Tractor Trailer Overturns on WB 240

Tractor Trailer overturns on WB I240

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Accident closes WB Interstate 240 More>>

Phoenix PD attends graduation of fallen officer's daughter

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"The purpose of us is to be here in proxy for Daryl and to let her know that we're here for her," said Phoenix Police Officer Keith Garn. More>>

Bargain Thursday: Free summer fun

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School is out for the summer and what are you going to do?  If you like free then you will like this week's Bargain Thursday! More>>

Club 152 owners in court

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After two rescheduled hearings, the owners of Club 152 will be in Shelby County Environmental Court Thursday morning. More>>

Memphis adding more bike lanes

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Memphis to install 15 miles of bike lanes. More>>

Son of a Confederate soldier

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Have you ever sat and listened to your grandfather tell stories about his past or the family and wondered, did any of that really happen? Mike Yancey of Cordova loves to tell tales of the days gone by. But one yarn he spun not to long ago, caught everyone by surprise. More>>

Wanted for attacking a store owner

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U.S. Marshals are aggressively searching for Mohamed Hassan, who was captured in surveillance video in January trying to kill a store owner because he didn't loan the gunman money. More>>

Neighborhood floods for 2nd time in 2013

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Residents in a Horn Lake, Miss., neighborhood say they're fed up after at least four inches of rainwater damaged their property for the second time this year. More>>

Cries of corporate welfare

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Some Memphis City council members are pointing to a particular line in the mayor's budget. Mayor A C Wharton wants to give $3.5 million International Paper for improvements to its main campus, for what he calls an investment in public infrastructure and safety features. More>>

Doctor to The King

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Elvis called his personal physician Dr. Nick. That was just about all I knew of their relationship until I recently read the book "The King and Dr. Nick." More>>

Graduates some of last from MCS before merger

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Graduation day for Memphis City School students is bittersweet: A day celebrating graduating high school but it is also the last round of high school graduates from the Memphis City School district before the merger. More>>

Family survives Moore tornado in storm shelter

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"They talk about the roar of a train. No it's not the roar of a train. It's a rumble that you will never forget." More>>

Unified board presents budget to commissioners

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For weeks the majority of us have either heard or read something about the unified school board's work on its budget. The official unveiling of their efforts came before an anxious Shelby County Commission Wednesday morning. More>>

Starving for a cure

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One in fifteen-thousand children is born with this disease, but doctors fear many will never be diagnosed.  The common denominator is hunger. More>>

Airport's escalators set for $1.1M upgrade

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On the heels of Memphis International Airport's new seven-level parking garage, seven of its main terminal escalators will be replaced at the cost of $1.1 million. More>>

Boy Scout leaders to vote on lifting gay ban

As protesters made one last stand, the Boy Scouts of America's leadership began a conference Wednesday that was expected to culminate in a long-anticipated vote on whether to allow openly gay Scouts - a decision that,... More>>

Blighted Park Place apartments demolished

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Memphis Mayor A C Wharton is serious about cleaning up the city and Wednesday morning he proved it by demolishing a Whitehaven apartment complex. More>>

Whitehaven Kroger undergoes 6-month renovation

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A Kroger grocery store in Whitehaven is apologizing to its customers as it is about to undergo a six-month renovation to add new signage, products and few new jobs. More>>

Okla. medical examiner identifies tornado victims Video included

The Oklahoma medical examiner's office says it has positively identified all 24 victims of Monday's tornado that ripped across the Oklahoma City area. More>>

Phishing scam targeting Memphis bank customers

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A phishing scam is targeting Memphis area Regions Bank customers alerting them via text messages that their bank card has been temporarily suspended. More>>

TN-TF1 aids in search, rescue in Moore

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Search and rescue crews from Tennessee Task Force One combed a field Wednesday in the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, Okla., that was in the middle of the tornado's path for a missing person.
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2 MPD officers fired for personal conduct, demonstration

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Memphis Police Officers Parker Culver and Marc Henderson have been fired from the police force after an investigation into making an apparent threat to a Memphis city administrator in February. More>>

Death row inmate McKinney released from jail

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It took a few more anxious hours than his family expected but Wednesday afternoon former death row inmate Timothy McKinney emerged from the jail at the Criminal Justice Center as a free man. More>>

Photographer indicted for possession, transportation of child porn

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Robert Gregory Dempsey, also known as "Jesse Rockwell," was indicted Monday by a federal grand jury in Jackson, Tenn., on one count of possession of child pornography and one count of interstate transportation of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Edward L. Stanton III said. More>>

SCSO Fugitive Apprehension Team arrests Brunson and Jackson

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Deputies with the Fugitive Apprehension Team went to a residence on the 900 block of Tunstall Street in Orange Mound to serve a pair of felony warrants More>>

Flash flooding forces Coldwater over its banks

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Residents in southeaster DeSoto County have been forced to seek alternate routes after the Coldwater River washed out Holly Springs Road from Tuesday's estimated 4 inches of rain. More>>

Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Earthquakes: Plan for Pets before the Disaster

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In light of the recent tragedy in Oklahoma and with hurricane season just around the corner, doctors from BluePearl Veterinary Partners recommend that families remember their pets when making household emergency plans. More>>

Locations to help Oklahoma tornado victims

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The following are places that you can bring donations to help those devastated by the tornado in Okla. More>>

14-year-old Guan Tianlang in field at FESJC

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International amateur sensation Guan Tianlang, the 14-year old golfer from China who recently became this youngest player in the history of the Masters Tournament, has accepted a sponsor's exemption to play in the FedEx St. Jude Classic. More>>

FOX13 Slideshow: Photos from Moore, OK

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FOX13's Matt Gerien and photographer Derric Curran are following Tennessee Task Force One during the clean up from the tornado that demolished Moore, OK. More>>

Arias jury deadlocked but must continue

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Jurors in the Jodi Arias murder trial told the judge they've been unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether she should be sentenced to life or death. More>>

Friday officially proclaimed "GRIZZLIES FRIDAY"

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SHOW YOUR SUPPORT WHEREVER YOU ARE by wearing TEAM COLORS and GRIZZLIES ATTIRE on
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Death row inmate Timothy McKinney a free man

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It's only happened less than a handful of times in Tennessee judicial history. A prisoner on death row ends up being a free man. More>>

AAA: 31.2M drivers to take Memorial Day road trip

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It's going to be another busy Memorial Day weekend on the nation's highways. More>>

Kroger partners with American Red Cross to help tornado victims

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"In the wake of this tragedy, we are thankful that Kroger customers and associates have a history of giving back to help during desperate times like this," said Joe Bell More>>

FOX13 Slideshow: Viewer photos from storm

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Thank you to all the viewers who continue to send in pictures from the storm. More>>

Fox show brings messy workplaces to television

This time "you're fired" is more than a Donald Trump catchphrase. Fox is turning the firing of real people from real jobs into prime-time entertainment starting this week. More>>

Okla. tornado damage: Thousands of homes, $1.5-$2B Video included

The tornado that struck an Oklahoma City suburb this week may have created $2 billion or more in damage as it tore through as many as 13,000 homes, multiple schools and a hospital, officials said Wednesday as they gave the... More>>

Broke no laws, IRS official says _ then takes 5th Video included

At the center of a political storm, an Internal Revenue Service supervisor whose agents targeted conservative groups swore Wednesday she did nothing wrong, broke no laws and never lied to Congress. Then she refused to answer... More>>

Another boil order for Coahoma County

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Town of Jonestown is issuing a Boil-Water Alert for customers who receive their drinking water from their water supply located in Coahoma County. This affects approximately 1,701 customers in the area. Water More>>

West Memphis gets $11M grant for port

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West Memphis is to receive a $10.9 million grant to expand the city's port. More>>

Tuesday's 4 inches of rain washes out roads

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Tuesday's strong line of storms pounded the Mid-South with upwards of four inches of rain, flooding out roads and causing flash flooding of several rivers, backyards, houses and businesses. More>>

Matt Gerien follows TN Task Force One in Moore, OK

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Matt Gerien is following TN-TF1 who is currently in Moore, OK searching around one of the schools that was destroyed.  Matt will join them later tonight. More>>

FBI: Man fatally shot in Boston bombing probe

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WASHINGTON (AP) - The FBI says a man being questioned by authorities in the Boston bombing probe was fatally shot when he initiated a violent confrontation. The shooting incident early Wednesday took More>>

Vatican releases 1st report of financial watchdog

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VATICAN CITY (AP) - The Vatican has taken another step in trying to show greater financial transparency by publishing a first annual report from its new financial watchdog agency. The report released More>>

Arkansas Treasurer resigns

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Ark. treasurer resigns amid charges she took cash More>>

Judge dismisses convicted killer's request

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A judge dismisses a MS death row inmate's request More>>

Spurs blow late lead, beat Grizzlies 93-89 in OT

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Tony Parker had 15 points and a career playoff-high 18 assists, Tim Duncan scored San Antonio's first six points of overtime and the Spurs bounced back after squandering a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 93-89 on Tuesday night. More>>

TN-TF1 crews search rubble for tornado survivors

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FOX13 News is in Moore, Okla., where a destructive EF-5 tornado with 210 mph winds tore through the Oklahoma City suburb Monday afternoon. More>>

William Bedford's road to recovery

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In 1985, the Memphis State basketball program was one of the nations elite. The centerpiece of that team stood as tall as the Tigers' ranking. At 7-foot-1, former Melrose High School star William Bedford had it all. He had size, agility, instinct. More>>

Talking to children about disasters, tragedies

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If the video and images of the tornado damage from Moore, Okla., have been difficult to watch for adults then imagine how it must seem to our children. More>>

New TN law revamps natural hair care

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A new Tennessee cosmetology law is good for beauty and good for business. In fact it could boost the Mid-South economy. More>>

Dealing with threat of sovereign citizens

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They're called Sovereign Citizens. People who don't believe in government. They think they're above the law. More>>

Phillips wins OB mayoral run-off by 48 votes

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Scott Phillips edged Art Shumway Tuesday evening in Olive Branch's Republican run-off for mayor by 48 unofficial votes. More>>

Musselwhite wins Southaven GOP mayoral run-off

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Insurance salesman Darren Musselwhite won the Southaven Republican mayoral run-off election Tuesday over fellow candidate Jerald Wheeler, according to unofficial results. More>>

FBI ID's Benghazi suspects _ but no arrests yet

The U.S. has identified five men who might be responsible for the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year, and has enough evidence to justify seizing them by military force as suspected terrorists,... More>>

Search for Okla. tornado survivors nearly complete Video included

Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives,... More>>

Pastner wants to add Robert Kirby as assistant

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Memphis coach Josh Pastner has hired Robert Kirby as an assistant coach for the Tigers. More>>

AP PHOTOS: Devastation, reunion in tornado wake Video included

By The Associated Press Residents sift through the remnants of their homes and parents hug children outside a demolished elementary school. Emergency workers tend to the wounded. More>>

Club 152 closed until at least May 23

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Beale Street's Club 152, which was shut down May 15 after a drug raid, will remain closed until at least May 23 after a hearing in Shelby County Environmental Court was reset until Thursday. More>>

Written ruling to come in school board election challenge

Written ruling to come in school board election challenge

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Chancellor Kenny Armstrong decided today he will issue a written ruling on a lawsuit, filed by Rev. Kenneth Whalum, which challenges the outcome of an election for a seat on the Unified School Board. No word when the ruling will come down. More>>

Teachers credited with saving students in Okla. Video included

The principal's voice came on over the intercom at Plaza Towers Elementary School: A severe storm was approaching and students were to go to the cafeteria and wait for their parents to pick them up. More>>

More tornadoes from global warming? Nobody knows Video included

By The Associated Press A deadly tornado hit suburban Oklahoma City on Monday. A quick look at some basic facts: More>>

Locations to help Oklahoma tornado victims

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The following locations are accepting donations to be sent to the victims from Moore, OK. More>>

Tornado Watch issued for several counties in the Mid-South

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The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the following counties in Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas. More>>

AP photographer sees kids pulled from Okla. school Video included

I left the office in Oklahoma City as soon as I saw the tornado warnings on TV. I had photographed about a dozen twisters in the past decade, and knew that if I didn't get in my car before the funnel cloud hit, it would... More>>

The 50th Super Bowl goes to San Francisco Bay Area

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NFL owners have voted Tuesday for the 49ers' new stadium as host of the 2016 game. More>>

Henry to become permanent DCS commissioner

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Gov. Bill Haslam has named interim Children's Services Commissioner Jim Henry to fill the post permanently. More>>

Timothy McKinney pleads to a lesser charge

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After fifteen years in prison, Timothy McKinney will be released from prison later this afternoon. More>>

Live coverage of recovery efforts in Oklahoma

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KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City is providing live coverage of the recovery efforts underway in Moore, Oklahoma, following the devastating tornado that killed 24 people in the state. More>>

Storms from Okla. weakening as they move to Tenn.

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The storm system that brought devastation to central Oklahoma is expected to weaken before moving into Tennessee. More>>

Local bar organizes donation drop off for OK tornado victims

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Newby's is taking donations for victims of the Oklahoma tornado.
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Obama pledges urgent aid to Oklahoma town

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President Barack Obama pledged urgent government help for Oklahoma Tuesday in the wake of "one of the most destructive" storms in the nation's history. More>>

Three Memphis suburbs approve municipal schools referendum

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  Three more Shelby County suburbs will hold referendums this summer to create a municipal school system in their respective cities. More>>

Emergency crews clear tree blocking road

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Crews remove downed tree More>>

Large funnel cloud touches down near Oklahoma City

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A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, including at least 20 children, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise. More>>

Commission approves 30-cent tax rate bump

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Shelby County commissioners on Monday approved a slight increase in the certified tax rate, in a procedural move, that ups the tax rate from $4.02 to $4.32. More>>

Knight Road teacher 1 of 4 best in nation

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Knight Road Elementary teacher Josalyn Tresvant was recognized Monday for being one the best teachers in the nation. More>>

TN-TF1 activated to respond to Oklahoma City tornado

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Tennessee Task Force One (TN-TF1) has been activated to respond to the Oklahoma City tornado aftermath. More>>

More Obama aides knew of IRS audit; Obama not told Video included

White House chief of staff Denis McDonough and other senior advisers knew in late April that an impending report was likely to say the IRS had inappropriately targeted conservative groups, President Barack Obama's... More>>

Grit and Grind a fashion must

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Grizzlies Fever is getting some in the creative spirit. More>>

Body found in river confirmed to be missing teen

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Lawrence County, Ark., Sheriff Jody Dotson confirmed the body found in the Black River Saturday is that of 14-year-old Sidney Randall. More>>

Sleepless night, long film session for Grizz after Game 1

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Zach Randolph's miserable debut in the Western Conference finals led to a sleepless night and a long film session. More>>

U of M student masters 42 languages

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In America, English is considered the most common language. Although, this country is seemingly a melting pot, the average American can only speak or read one language. More>>

Club 152 hearing continued until Tuesday

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Ted Hansom, the attorney for the owners of Club 152, said Monday the Beale Street business did its own policing against drug use and crime. More>>

Primary run-offs Tuesday in DeSoto County races

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The biggest race in Tuesday's primary run-off in Mississippi will decide who the Republican candidate will be in Southaven's mayoral race between insurance salesman Darren Musselwhite and veteran policeman Jerald Wheeler.
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United restarts 787 flights after grounding

By JOSHUA FREED AP Airlines Writer United Airlines put its 787 back in the air on Monday, with both the airline and Boeing hoping to put the plane's four-month grounding behind them. More>>

An overnight fire takes a life

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A body was recovered by firefighters inside a Nicholas Street home after a fire engulfed the uptown Memphis home Monday morning, said Lt. Wayne Cooke, Memphis Fire spokesman. More>>

Matt Stark follows the Memphis Grizzlies in San Antonio

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Matt Stark is in San Antonio covering the Grizzlies vs. the Spurs More>>

Boil-Water alert for Coahoma Co. Miss.

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The Mississippi State Department of Health is issuing a Boil-Water Alert for customers who receive their drinking water from the Farrell Utilities [0140006] water supply located in Coahoma County. This More>>

Phil Mickelson commits to FedEx St. Jude Classic

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Phil Mickelson, whose daring shot-making skill and engaging personality have made him a favorite of golf galleries worldwide, has committed to play in the FedEx St. Jude Classic, June 3-9, at TPC Southwind.The More>>

Officials say Arkansas treasurer should resign

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- A number of officials say Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner should resign after she allegedly took cash from a broker who managed state funds.    Attorney General Dustin McDaniel, More>>

Carney: Senior White House staff knew of IRS probe Video included

The White House says White House Counsel Kathryn Ruemmler was first informed about an audit of the IRS' inappropriate targeting of conservative groups on April 24 and that she notified senior staff, including Denis... More>>

Archie Comics' gay kiss a poke at real controversy

By MATT MOORE Associated Press It's just a quick kiss, but it's a long step forward for Archie Comics' only openly gay character Kevin Keller. More>>

Official: 2nd person killed by Oklahoma tornado

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Oklahoma's state medical examiner's office says a second person was killed by a tornado that leveled a central Oklahoma mobile home park. More>>

Two dead in southeast Memphis shooting

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Police responded to a shooting at 2323 Ketchum at 6:42 pm.Officers arrived on the scene and discovered there were multiple shooting victims.Three victims were transported to The Med by ambulance and one More>>

Super Bowl 50 site to be decided Tuesday

Where the Super Bowl will celebrate a half-century of existence will be decided this week by NFL owners. More>>

UPDATED: 8 year old boy found, father arrested

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A Middle Tennessee AMBER Alert has been issued by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation on the behalf of the Murfreesboro Police Department for 8 year-old Gabriel Swaney. More>>

St. Jude voted most desirable place to work

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St. Jude's Children Research Hospital tops the list of most desirable places to work. More>>

Man charged with teen's murder

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18 year old charged with murder of teen More>>

Arkansas treasurer remains in Pulaski County Jail

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner is to appear in federal court to answer federal extortion charges but authorities are withholding details about the alleged crimes. Shoffner, More>>

Funeral services announced for MATA driver

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A MATAbus driver, killed in a crash earlier this week will be laid to rest this week. There will be a visitation for Chantel Sanders on Monday from 2pm until 6pm at the Hill Chapel Missionary Baptist More>>

SOS Memphis protests animal shelter

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A Memphis group spent the day protesting the head veterinarian at Memphis Animal Shelter.Save Our Shelter of Memphis says its disturbed by the problems that remain at the shelter. The group wants the mistreatment More>>

Local rappers' 'We Don't Bluff' song goes viral

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Drumma Boy and DJ Paul collaborate on 'We Don't Bluff' song to keep up the grit-n-grind energy alive during the Western Conference Finals. More>>

Commuters warned of traffic mess for up to 1 week

Traffic in southwest Connecticut could be a mess for as much as a week until service is restored to the commuter rail line affected by a derailment that injured scores of passengers, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy warned Sunday. More>>

Spurs rout Grizzlies 105-83 in West finals opener

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Tony Parker had 20 points and nine assists, Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points and the San Antonio Spurs struck first in the Western Conference finals by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 105-83 on Sunday. More>>

Small Fla. city wonders who won Powerball jackpot

Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million - the highest Powerball jackpot in history. More>>

White House insists Obama was not involved in IRS

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A top White House adviser insisted Sunday that President Barack Obama learned the Internal Revenue Service had targeted tea party groups only "when it came out in the news" More>>

Teen shot and killed , homicide investigators need answers

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MPD homicide investigators need help solving this crime and they are asking anyone with information to please come forward. More>>

CLICK HERE: Memphis in May World Championship BBQ Contest results

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This year's competition was fierce and the results are in!  Congratulations to Sweet Swine O'Mine, this years Grand Champion! More>>

1 winning ticket sold in Fla. in $590M-plus Powerball

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It's all about the odds, and one single ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching all the numbers to win the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials said early Sunday. More>>

Life as a BBQ Fest judge

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Competition at the Memphis In May World Champion BBQ Fest is really heating up as the teams cranked up their grills and busted out all the goods. You know what might be harder than cooking all this stuff? Judging. More>>

War with cancer inspires 'Full Metal Pork'

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BBQ Fest team "Full Metal Pork," comprised of a sailor, two Marine brothers-in-law, and a nephew, was inspired by the  Navy man's war with cancer.
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$2K offered for suspects who shot security guard

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Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County said an extra $2,000 is being offered as well as other tip monies for information leading to the apprehension of two suspects who shot a security guard at a restaurant May 12. More>>

Missing Georgia toddler found safe in West Memphis

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A 2-year-old toddler from Georgia allegedly abducted by her father was found in West Memphis, Ark., Friday afternoon Arkansas State Police said. More>>

Elvis fans 'all shook up' at Westboro protest

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Westboro Baptist Church visited Graceland on Friday, not to partake in the fanfare of Elvis Presley but to protest him, calling Elvis a "hip-gyrating drug-popping" fornicator. More>>

GRAD Academy to open in Memphis August 2013

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GRAD Academy Memphis, a new-start transformation high school recently authorized by the Tennessee Achievement School District is now enrolling ninth graders for the new 2013-14 school year. More>>

Memorial fund created for bus driver's family

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A memorial fund was created by the Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) in remembrance of Chantel Sanders, a MATAplus driver who was killed May 14 in a traffic accident on I-240. More>>

Tornado-ravaged Texas town to start recovery Video included

Residents whose homes were torn apart or blown away by a North Texas deadly tornado can soon return to retrieve what belongings may be left and start cleaning up, authorities said Friday. More>>

Treasury officials told of IRS probe in June 2012 Video included

Senior Treasury officials were made aware in June 2012 that investigators were looking into complaints from tea party groups that they were being harassed by the Internal Revenue Service, a Treasury inspector general said... More>>

Mayor Davis claims Mississippi owes him money

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During the fifth day of the continuation of Southaven Mayor Greg Davis' civil trial in the state capital the mayor claimed the State of Mississippi owes him money and not the other way around. More>>

Club 152 raid fallout threatens Kevin Kane

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Fallout from Thursday's surprise police raid of popular Beale Street nightspot Club 152 is threatening to engulf Kevin Kane, the president of the Memphis Convention and Visitors' Bureau. More>>

TBI determines non-profit "Without Warning" did not investigate disappearance

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The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has determined that the non-profit organization "Without Warning" did not investigate the case of missing Tennessee woman, Holly Bobo More>>

Unlikely Big 3 has Memphis in 1st Western finals

The Miami Heat have LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. The Spurs have dominated for years with the trio of Tim Duncan, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. More>>

Man killed in Arlington traffic accident

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A man who exited a vehicle during a reported argument with a driver was struck by another vehicle and killed early Friday morning in Arlington, a Shelby County Sheriff spokesman said. More>>

Seven ambulances called to accident in Raleigh/Frayser

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According to Memphis Police Department officers responded to a traffic crash at Hawkins Mill and New Allen involving two vehicles. More>>

Grizzlies announce schedule for the 2013 Western Conference Finals

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Official Grizzlies Watch Parties to Take Place at FedExForum for Games 1 and 2. More>>

Westboro Baptist Church holds protest at Graceland today

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According to the church's website, they are picketing because they claim Elvis was a drug user and adulterer. More>>

Memphis man found dead in burning home

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Memphis fire officials say careless smoking started a fire that killed a man in his home. More>>

Greg Davis Trial: Day 5

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FOX13's Tom Dees is in court with updates on this ongoing trial. More>>

Correction: Texas Storms story Video included

In a story May 16 about tornadoes that swept through North Texas, The Associated Press misspelled the name of the executive director for Trinity Habitat for Humanity in Fort Worth. He is Gage Yager, not Yeager. More>>

Accused kidnapper turns himself in

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The man accused of trying to kidnap an elderly woman at an East Memphis grocery store has turned himself in to Memphis Police. More>>

Virtual Schools

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Tn Governor signs virtual schools bill More>>

Gov. Haslam signs school security bill

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Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has signed a bill that allows school districts to let people with police training be armed in schools. The measure passed the House 82-15 and was approved 27-6 in the Senate. More>>

Booths just as important as BBQ

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You know what's almost as important as the barbeque at the Memphis In May BBQ competition? The booths. More>>

Barbecue Swedish style based on herbs

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This year Memphis In May is honoring Sweden, the third-largest country in the European Union and the first Scandinavian country to be honored. Swedish barbecue style is little different, mainly using herbs. More>>

Candice Glover wins 12th season of 'American Idol'

The third time's the charm for Candice Glover on "American Idol." More>>

Mayor Davis takes stand in civil trial

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Southaven Mayor Greg Davis took the stand Thursday in his civil trial in Hinds County Chancery Court in Jackson. Mississippi State Auditor Stacey Pickering is trying to get Mayor Davis to re-pay taxpayer money, which was spent on trips, meals and clothes. More>>

Erasing yourself from the Internet

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Can you disappear from the Internet? More>>

  • More Coverage: Boston Marathon Bombings

  • Friday, May 17 2013 7:21 AM EDT2013-05-17 11:21:15 GMT
    Boston Marathon organizers say runners who couldn't finish this year's race because of the explosions at the finish line can come back next year.
    Boston Marathon organizers say runners who couldn't finish this year's race because of the explosions at the finish line can come back next year.
  • Sunday, May 12 2013 1:46 PM EDT2013-05-12 17:46:01 GMT
    The Virginia woman whose actions led to Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev being buried about 30 miles north of her Richmond home said she has no regrets.
    The Virginia woman whose actions led to Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev being buried about 30 miles north of her Richmond home said the angry backlash from local officials, some cemetery neighbors and online critics has been unpleasant, but she has no regrets.
  • Friday, May 10 2013 9:12 PM EDT2013-05-11 01:12:17 GMT
    Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been buried in a cemetery in central Virginia, infuriating some members of the area's Islamic community who say they weren't consulted and flooring at least one neighbor who said she didn't even know she lived near a burial ground.
    Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been buried in a cemetery in central Virginia, infuriating some members of the area's Islamic community who say they weren't consulted and flooring at least one neighbor who said she didn't even know she lived near a burial ground.
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  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:59 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:59:40 GMT
    International amateur sensation Guan Tianlang of China, who made the cut at the 2013 Masters, has accepted a sponsor's exemption to play in June's FedEx St. Jude Classic.
    International amateur sensation Guan Tianlang, the 14-year old golfer from China who recently became this youngest player in the history of the Masters Tournament, has accepted a sponsor's exemption to play in the FedEx St. Jude Classic.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:12 AM EDT2013-05-22 07:12:37 GMT
    Tony Parker had 15 points and a career playoff-high 18 assists, Tim Duncan scored the Spurs' first six points of overtime to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 93-89.
    Tony Parker had 15 points and a career playoff-high 18 assists, Tim Duncan scored San Antonio's first six points of overtime and the Spurs bounced back after squandering a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 93-89 on Tuesday night.
  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:09 AM EDT2013-05-22 05:09:50 GMT
    In 1985, the Memphis State basketball program was one of the nations elite. The centerpiece of that team stood as tall as the Tigers' ranking - 7-foot-1 William Bedford.
    In 1985, the Memphis State basketball program was one of the nations elite. The centerpiece of that team stood as tall as the Tigers' ranking. At 7-foot-1, former Melrose High School star William Bedford had it all. He had size, agility, instinct.
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