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Williams moved by power to run for Southaven mayor

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You may not have heard of her, but if you live in Southaven, there's a good chance Democratic mayoral candidate Coria Williams knocked on your door or she has come to your church. More>>

CDC report shows big drop in teen birth rates

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A report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is showing a big drop in teen birth rates that some experts say is startling.All states but West Virginia and North Dakota showed significant More>>

Tipton County Sheriff investigating report of missing man

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The Tipton County Sheriff's Office is investigating the report of a missing man who was last seen Wednesday, 22 May 2013 at about 6:00 AM at his home More>>

Beale Street teams up with Miller/Coors to raise money for the Oklahoma Relief Fund

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Beale Street Merchants will team up with Miller/Coors to raise money for the Salvation Army and Red Cross relief efforts in the wake of Monday's EF5 tornado More>>

Memphis' Marc Gasol named to 2012-13 All-NBA Second Team

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First Career All-NBA Honors for the 2012-13 Defensive Player of the Year More>>

Items needed for Moore, OK tornado victims

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You can drop off until mid-night tonight at Newby's and until Monday night at The Life Church. More>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

Memphis to install 15 miles of bike lanes

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Mayor A C Wharton revealed major new plans for 15 miles of protected bike lanes throughout the city. 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>>

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>>

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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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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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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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>>

Helping those in Oklahoma

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Red Cross offers relief to tornado victims More>>

Tarik Black to transfer to Kansas

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According to CBSSports.com, Kansas will add Memphis transfer Tarik Black. 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>>

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>>

Search for Sidney Randall timeline

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Timeline of the search and recovery of Walnut Ridge, Ark., 14-year-old Sidney Randall, who was reported missing March 9. 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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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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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>>

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/Spurs home game tickets on sale May 18

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The Memphis Grizzlies playoff tickets for home games 1 and 2 of the Western Conference Finals of the 2013 NBA playoffs will go on sale Saturday, May 18 at noon. 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>>

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>>

BBQ fest honors John Willingham

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The 2013 Memphis In May BBQ festival is a bitter sweet one for the family of John Willingham, a man whose name is synonymous with Memphis barbeque. Willingham died on the eve of the festival.
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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>>

Boddington, Grace perform at FOX13 tent

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Earlier Thursday evening at the FOX13 News client party at barbeque fest former American Idol contestants Alexis Grace and Nick Boddington performed. More>>

Pondexter talks BBQ, Grizz playoffs

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Your Memphis Grizzlies  are going to a place they have never been before, the Western Conference Finals. Quincy Pondexter talked to FOX13 News about the Game 5 win and, of course, barbecue. More>>

Brit, Canadian teams compete at BBQ fest

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Teams from Great Britain and Canada got their passports stamped and pigs approved for this year's competition at Tom Lee Park. 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>>

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>>

A hero meets her Idol

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Fourteen-year-old Allie Allen's battle with cancer has not stopped her from doing the thing she loves most. The Collierville teen's a dancer and not even a seizure stopped her from her biggest competition day. More>>

Barbeque legend remembered for civic duty

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When he became a county commissioner John Willingham brought with him the same determination and work ethic that had made him one the Bluff City's most successful businessmen More>>

Stax's past influences future musicians in Memphis

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Decades after Stax Records died, its legacy in Memphis is still strong. More>>

Local restaurants grit-n-grind new Grizz cuisine

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Local restaurants have Grizz Fever! They are creating Grizz-inspired delicacies as the Memphis Grizzlies prepare for the Western Conference Finals. More>>

Gov. Haslam signs grocery tax reduction into law

Republican Gov. Bill Haslam has signed into law a reduction in the state's sales tax on groceries. More>>

Jackson wants to close 3 stores as nuisances

City officials in Jackson seek to padlock three businesses following an undercover investigation into counterfeit and stolen merchandise being sold. More>>

Champion of custom-made, quick delivery t-shirts

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Custom made t-shirts aren't as hard to come by as you might think. It's called hot market printing. It's when people print up t-shirts specifically for a big game and nobody prints up more t-shirts like that than Champion Awards and Apparel. More>>

Jackson man charged with defacing Torah

A Jackson man is facing a federal civil rights charge after authorities said he defaced a Torah and religious prayer books. More>>

Powerball jackpot balloons to $360M in weeks

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The Powerball jackpot has ballooned to $360 million in a matter of weeks, a jump that's propelled it to be the third largest Powerball jackpot and the seventh largest jackpot in history. More>>

Conley stepping up in key moments for Grizzlies

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The Grizzlies have repeatedly been asked who will take the game-winning shot since the Rudy Gay trade on Jan. 30. Mike Conley has been the answer during the playoffs. More>>

New Mississippi River State Park to be dedicated

The new Mississippi River State Park is to be dedicated in a ceremony at a visitor center at Marianna. More>>

Job Fair: Raleigh Super Job Fair

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Getting a good job in this economy can be tough, but one local law maker is planning to change things. More>>

Kids helping kids at South Park Elementary

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Students at South Park Elementary School spent nearly a month saving up to help children with cancer. Their goal was to raise $1500 to go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. For three weeks students More>>

Kellogg's recalls some Red Berries cereal due to potential glass fragments

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Battle Creek-based Kellogg's is voluntarily recalling three sizes of its Special K Red Berries cereal because certain packages could contain glass fragments. More>>

FBI searches Tupelo Taekwondo studio

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Federal investigators continued to focus their attention on James Everett Dutschke of Tupelo, Miss., for a second day in the ricin letter case. They spent the day searching a former Taekwondo studio Dutschke owned. More>>

Memphis on Forbes list, in a good way

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Memphis' downtown has earned a spot in the Forbes list of "15 emerging Downtown's." More>>

Memphis Bar Association accepting applications for summer law internships

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Laying down the law.  For some young people it's a dream job and fortunately for them there's even a program to help jumpstart their law career. More>>

Shelby County Board of Education to Host Community Input Sessions

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Superintendent Search More>>

Bargain Thursday-UT Dental School

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Bargain Thursday is back and we have found a way to save thousands of dollars on braces. More>>

  • Flu Season

  • Monday, January 14 2013 4:00 PM EST2013-01-14 21:00:52 GMT
    Health officials say flu season is early this year -- and the Carolinians are feeling the pain. It's already one of the worst flu seasons in a decade, and it's only going to get worse. The
    Health officials say flu season is early this year -- and the Carolinians are feeling the pain.
  • School News

  • Monday, May 6 2013 12:06 PM EDT2013-05-06 16:06:21 GMT
    Kids Kan winner produces 27,968 meals for people in need.
    Kids Kan winner produces 27,968 meals for people in need.
  • Tuesday, April 23 2013 10:29 AM EDT2013-04-23 14:29:57 GMT
    Who:   MCS Division of Parent and Community Engagement - P.A.C.E. What:  Parent and Child Together Time - PACT Time When: Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Where: Memphis Botanic Gardens               750
    Who:   MCS Division of Parent and Community Engagement - P.A.C.E. What:  Parent and Child Together Time - PACT Time When: Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Where: Memphis Botanic Gardens               750
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    Wooddale Graduates to Participate in White House Science Fair On Monday, April 22, Wooddale High School graduates Darius Hooker and Wesley Carter will take part in the third annual White House Science
    Wooddale Graduates to Participate in White House Science Fair On Monday, April 22, Wooddale High School graduates Darius Hooker and Wesley Carter will take part in the third annual White House Science
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