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Memphis 901 FC prepares for next round of US Open Cup https://www.wmcactionnews5.com/2019/05/29/memphis-fc-prepares-next-round-us-open-cup/

Memphis 901 FC prepares for next round of US Open Cup It’s almost time to lace up the boots again for U.S. Open Cup action as Memphis 901 FC prepares to host a 3rd round against fellow USL member Hartford FC.

Four Memphis stories you should read from the weekend - The 901 https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/local/2019/05/28/four-memphis-stories-you-should-read-weekend-901/1256620001/

Four Memphis stories you should read from the weekend | The 901 Over the weekend, Memphis learned about an act of kindness from John Calipari; the Rev. Ralph White's death; and that a Tom Lee revamp is on hold.

What impact does Tucker staying in NBA Draft have on Memphis? https://247sports.com/college/memphis/Article/What-impact-does-Tucker-staying-in-NBA-Draft-have-on-Memphis-132435817/

What impact does Tucker staying in NBA Draft have on Memphis? GoTigers247 takes a look at what the impact of Rayjon Tucker staying in the NBA Draft has on Memphis.

Springboard Music Festival showcases emerging artists on Beale Street https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/entertainment/music/2019/05/30/springboard-festival-beale-street-memphis-music/1205422001/

Springboard Music Festival brings emerging artists to Memphis for mentoring, shows Fifty rising musical artists will visit Memphis for Springboard Music Festival, which promises mentoring and a chance to play Beale Street.

Light rainfall in Memphis forecast to end tomorrow https://hoodline.com/2019/05/light-rainfall-in-memphis-forecast-to-end-tomorrow

Light rainfall in Memphis forecast to end tomorrow Here's your local weather report for Memphis, with forecast temperatures, whether it will be sunny or cloudy, likelihood of rain, and more.

West Memphis mayor plans to develop riverfront https://www.wmcactionnews5.com/2019/05/30/west-memphis-mayor-plans-develop-riverfront/

West Memphis mayor plans to develop riverfront The city of West Memphis has set its sights on the future of its riverfront.

Suspect in UT-Martin students murder arrested in Memphis https://wreg.com/2019/05/29/man-charged-in-death-of-university-of-tennessee-student/

Suspect in UT-Martin student’s murder arrested in Memphis A Tennessee man has been charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of a University of Tennessee student who previously accused him of physical and sexual abuse.

Memphis home destroyed after cellphone catches fire while charging - FOX13 https://www.fox13memphis.com/top-stories/memphis-home-destroyed-after-cellphone-catches-fire-while-charging/953764107

Memphis home destroyed after cellphone catches fire while charging An overheated cellphone caught fire inside a Memphis home – resulting in more than $50,000 worth of damage.

Memphis man sentenced to 43 years for ambush killing of scooter driver - FOX13 https://www.fox13memphis.com/top-stories/memphis-man-sentenced-to-43-years-for-ambush-killing-of-scooter-driver/953335605

Memphis man sentenced to 43 years for ambush killing of scooter driver A Memphis man has been sentenced to 43 years for the fatal shooting of another man, court documents state.

Things to do in Memphis- Tracy Lawrence, Joe Restivo, Kirk Whalum https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/entertainment/music/2019/05/28/memphis-events-tracy-lawrence-joe-restivo-kirk-whalum-tom-graves/1213262001/

Things to do this weekend (and beyond) in Memphis: Here are our top entertainment picks Music, film and arts events this week include shows by Tracy Lawrence and The Joe Restivo 4, as well as the Springboard Music Festival.

Feds Argue Judge Who Listed Grizzlies Wrong On Two Counts https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/post/feds-argue-judge-who-listed-grizzlies-wrong-two-counts

Feds Argue Judge Who Listed Grizzlies Wrong On Two Counts The federal government is officially pursuing an appeal on a judge's decision to put the Yellowstone Grizzly Bear back under Endangered Species Act

Man& #39;s Body Found On Rossville Boulevard; Death Appears To Be From Natural Causes http://www.chattanoogan.com/2019/5/29/391115/Man-s-Body-Found-On-Rossville.aspx

Body Of Jason M. Noles Found On Rossville Boulevard; Death Appears To Be From Natural Causes Here is the Fort Oglethorpe arrest report for May 24-30: 05-24-19 Albert Randolph Chastain, 36, of 129 Hays Street, Fort Oglethorpe arrested on charges of driving on suspended license and ... (click for more)

Cleveland& #39;s Russell Dyer Is Finalist For Collierville Superintendent http://www.chattanoogan.com/2019/5/29/391116/Cleveland-s-Russell-Dyer-Is-Finalist.aspx

Cleveland's Russell Dyer Is Finalist For Collierville Superintendent Russell Dyer, director of the Cleveland Schools, is one of five finalists to replace the retiring superintendent at Collierville, Tn.

Chattanooga Woman Illegally In U.S. Since 1993 Faces Passport Fraud Charge http://www.chattanoogan.com/2019/5/29/391113/Chattanooga-Woman-Illegally-In-U.S..aspx

Chattanooga Woman Illegally In U.S. Since 1993 Faces Passport Fraud Charge A Guatemalan woman who authorities say has been in the U.S. illegally since 1993 and has been living in Chattanooga is facing federal charges of fraudulently applying for a passport.

Jurado Facing Federal Child Po*******hy Charge http://www.chattanoogan.com/2019/5/29/391102/Jurado-Facing-Federal-Child-Po*******hy.aspx

Jurado Facing Federal Child Po*******hy Charge The two-county indictment says between January and March of this year he shipped by computer visual depictions of a minor engaged in explicit sexual conduct.

15 Local Businesses Pass Alcohol-Tobacco Compliance Check http://www.chattanoogan.com/2019/5/29/391080/15-Local-Businesses-Pass.aspx

15 Local Businesses Pass Alcohol/Tobacco Compliance Check Fifteen5 local businesses passed the latest alcohol/tobacco compliance check conducted by the Hamilton County Coalition (HCC), in partnership with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.

AUDIO- County Commission Meeting 5-29-2019 http://www.chattanoogan.com/2019/5/29/391061/AUDIO-County-Commission-Meeting-5292019.aspx

AUDIO: County Commission Meeting 5/29/2019 Here is the latest Hamilton County arrest report: AINSWORTH, JOHN ZACHARY 2620 BOYCE STREET CHATTANOOGA, 37406 Age at Arrest: 28 years old Arresting Agency: Chattanooga FUGITIVE (CATOOSA ... (click for more)

Accident That Took Down WNOO Tower Costs City $198,600 http://www.chattanoogan.com/2019/5/28/391049/Accident-That-Took-Down-WNOO-Tower.aspx

Accident That Took Down WNOO Tower Costs City $198,600 City Council members were told that was the cost to pay a company to re-erect the tower after a guy wire was clipped by a city Public Works crew member.

City Council Barely Approves Business Improvement District On 1st Reading http://www.chattanoogan.com/2019/5/28/391048/City-Council-Barely-Approves-Business.aspx

City Council Barely Approves Business Improvement District On 1st Reading Several council members said they needed to first hear from the public and that had not yet happened. There was discussion about possibly tabling the vote.

Body Of 60-Year-Old Cookeville Man Found At Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail http://www.chattanoogan.com/2019/5/28/391044/Body-Of-60-Year-Old-Cookeville-Man.aspx

Body Of 60-Year-Old Cookeville Man Found At Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail At approximately 11:15 a.m., Cumberland County Sheriff’s deputies and investigators were dispatched to the trail where hikers had discovered a white male lying face down on the trail.

Judge To Decide Whether 2016 Vance Sentencing Was Faulty http://www.chattanoogan.com/2019/5/28/391033/Judge-To-Decide-Whether-2016-Vance.aspx

Judge To Decide Whether 2016 Vance Sentencing Was Faulty Anthony Lebron Vance stood Tuesday in the Hamilton County Criminal Court, a setting that is bound to be familiar to him at this point. Mike Acuff stood by Vance, the most recent in a long line of attorneys tasked with defending Vance. 

Surveillance video shows last known location of missing autistic teen https://wreg.com/2019/05/28/video-adds-to-mystery-of-missing-teen-girl-with-autism/

Autistic teen girl located after several days missing WREG has obtained new surveillance video showing some of the last moments before Ticaria Fields disappeared Saturday.

Hubble telescope captures image of a galactic hit and run https://wreg.com/2019/05/28/hubble-telescope-captures-image-of-a-galactic-hit-and-run/

Hubble telescope captures image of a galactic ‘hit and run’ About 30 million light-years from Earth, two galaxies came together in an epic collision, and the beautiful fallout was captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. The collision was more like an accidental hit and run between two neighboring galaxies, NGC 4485 and NGC 4490, that can be found in the Hunt...

Second family says their vehicle shot in interstate on Memorial Day https://wreg.com/2019/05/28/second-family-says-their-vehicle-shot-in-interstate-on-memorial-day/

Second family says their vehicle was shot while driving on the interstate on Memorial Day Believe it or not, that wasn't the only reported shooting happening on Memphis interstates on Memorial Day.

Arkansas police chief reviewing facts in video of officer pointing gun at man https://wreg.com/2019/05/28/arkansas-police-chief-reviewing-facts-after-video-of-officer-pointing-gun-at-man/

Arkansas police chief reviewing facts in video of officer pointing gun at man "There's three sides to anything," Smith said. "The police officer's side, that gentleman's side and the truth."

Man Who Fell Into Ocoee River Found Dead Tuesday Afternoon http://www.chattanoogan.com/2019/5/28/391036/Man-Who-Fell-Into-Ocoee-River-Found.aspx

Man Who Fell Into Ocoee River Found Dead Tuesday Afternoon A man who fell into the Ocoee River Monday evening was found Tuesday afternoon by the Polk County Sheriff's Department. 

Jacob Allison, Involved In Lookout Valley Triple Murder, Arrested In Dade County http://www.chattanoogan.com/2019/5/28/391035/Jacob-Allison-Involved-In-Lookout.aspx

Jacob Allison, Involved In Lookout Valley Triple Murder, Arrested In Dade County Jacob Allison, of Rising Fawn, who played a part in the Lookout Valley triple murder, was arrested Monday morning in Dade County.

Former Tri-Community VFD Member Dies In Car Crash http://www.chattanoogan.com/2019/5/28/391037/Former-Tri-Community-VFD-Member-Dies.aspx

Former Tri-Community VFD Member Dies In Car Crash Here is the latest Hamilton County arrest report: ARETZ, JUSTIN NICHOLAS 1185 MOUNTAIN CREEK RD RED BANK, 37415 Age at Arrest: 23 years old Arresting Agency: Hamilton County VIOLATION ... (click for more)

Candy Johnson, Wife Of School Superintendent, Joins Office Of Mayor Berke http://www.chattanoogan.com/2019/5/28/391030/Candy-Johnson-Wife-Of-School.aspx

Candy Johnson, Wife Of School Superintendent, Joins Office Of Mayor Berke Ms. Johnson, who operates Johnson Consulting for strategy, planning and resource development, said it was her first council meeting "and I enjoyed it."

New Gadget On City Leaf Trucks Sucks Up Litter http://www.chattanoogan.com/2019/5/28/391032/New-Gadget-On-City-Leaf-Trucks-Sucks.aspx

New Gadget On City Leaf Trucks Sucks Up Litter City Public Works Administrator Justin Holland said a new vacuum gadget added to city leaf pickup trucks is waging war successfully on litter around the city.

Car Crashes Into Clubhouse At Grove Apartments http://www.chattanoogan.com/2019/5/28/391043/Car-Crashes-Into-Clubhouse-At-Grove.aspx

Car Crashes Into Clubhouse At Grove Apartments Witnesses said that the driver of the car backed into another vehicle and then drove forward through the fence that surrounded the swimming pool, and into the clubhouse building wall.

Wizards continue homestand against Grizzlies - Washington Wizards https://www.nba.com/wizards/wizards-grizzlies-preview-3-16-19-conley-beal-satoransky

Wizards continue homestand against Grizzlies | Washington Wizards Following a loss Friday to the Hornets, the Wizards will look to bounce back against the Grizzlies on Saturday night on the second night of a back-to-back.

Bernie Sanders gets stitches after run-in with glass shower door - WREG.com https://wreg.com/2019/03/15/bernie-sanders-gets-stitches-after-run-in-with-glass-shower-door/

Bernie Sanders gets stitches after run-in with glass shower door WASHINGTON (AP) — Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign says the Vermont senator received treatment at a walk-in clinic Friday for a minor injury while campaigning in South Carolina. Campaign spokesman Arianna Jones told reporters that Sanders cut his head on the edge of a glass shower door, and...

Missourians would be required to purchase an AR-15 under proposed law - WREG.com https://wreg.com/2019/03/15/missourians-would-be-required-to-purchase-an-ar-15-under-proposed-law/

Missourians would be required to purchase an AR-15 under proposed law JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A bill introduced in the Missouri general assembly is turning a few heads. House Bill 11-08 filed in February by southeast Missouri Representative Andrew McDaniel would require all adults in Missouri between the ages of 18 and 35 to purchase an AR-15 style rifle. Tax credits wo...

Budweiser Clydesdales breeding facility introduces Carly, the first foal of 2019 - WREG.com https://wreg.com/2019/03/15/budweiser-clydesdales-breeding-facility-introduces-carly-the-first-foal-of-2019/

Budweiser Clydesdales breeding facility introduces Carly, the first foal of 2019 Say hello to Carly, the very first foal born this year at Warm Springs Ranch, the breeding and training facility for the Budweiser Clydesdales!

Arkansas governor signs 18-week abortion ban into law - WREG.com https://wreg.com/2019/03/15/arkansas-governor-signs-18-week-abortion-ban-into-law/

Arkansas governor signs 18-week abortion ban into law LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ Republican governor has signed into law a measure banning most abortions 18 weeks into a woman’s pregnancy, enacting one of the strictest prohibitions in the country. Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday signed the measure, which includes exceptions for r**e, in**st...

Businesses eager for visitors to flock downtown for AAC Tournament - WREG.com https://wreg.com/2019/03/15/businesses-eager-for-visitors-to-flock-downtown-for-aac-tournament/

AAC Tournament brings big business to Beale Thousands of people have come to downtown since Thursday to support the Tigers in the conference tournament.

New device lets men breastfeed - WREG.com https://wreg.com/2019/03/15/new-device-lets-men-breastfeed/

New device lets men breastfeed The Dentsu Group, a Japanese company, has created a wearable breastfeeding technology that allows fathers to nurse babies.

White House denounces act of hate in mosque shooting - WREG.com https://wreg.com/2019/03/15/white-house-denounces-act-of-hate-in-mosque-shooting/

White House denounces ‘act of hate’ in mosque shooting NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump sent condolences Friday to the victims of the New Zealand mosque massacre, and the White House issued a statement denouncing the “vicious act of hate.” The gunman accused of being behind at least one of the mosque shootings left a rambling manifesto that ...