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Early voting starts Oct. 14 in Shelby County. Locations, info to know

Early voting starts Oct. 14 in Shelby County. Locations, info to know

Early voting will run through Oct. 29. During early voting, voters do not have to visit their assigned polling places, unlike on Election Day.
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Ridgeway forfeits TSSAA football game after fight vs Fayette Ware in Week 8

Ridgeway forfeits TSSAA football game after fight vs Fayette Ware in Week 8

A fight that took place during Ridgeway's Week 8 TSSAA football game against Fayette Ware resulted in a forfeit on Oct. 9.
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Air France adding flights to 2 new U.S. cities

Air France adding flights to 2 new U.S. cities

The French flag carrier plans to expand its U.S. network to a total of 20 cities by 2027.
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Memphis court case may change legal importance of if victim is transgender

Memphis court case may change legal importance of if victim is transgender

The ruling sets a potential new precedent regarding the relevance of a victim's biological sex in self-defense cases.
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'Bake me happy.' That's the mission at Breadie's Cafe in East Memphis

'Bake me happy.' That's the mission at Breadie's Cafe in East Memphis

Owners Chris and Karin Conlee offer a sneak peek at Breadie's Cafe, which opens Oct. 16 in East Memphis.
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Best staycations in New York? See how NYC, Rochester, Buffalo, Yonkers ranked

Best staycations in New York? See how NYC, Rochester, Buffalo, Yonkers ranked

A new study ranked 182 U.S. cities for staycations, and four New York cities made the list. One was among the nation's best, while another was near the very bottom.
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The $300,000 Film That Launched Malick's Directorial Career

The $300,000 Film That Launched Malick's Directorial Career

Terrence Malick's 1973 film *Badlands* stands as a significant American neo-noir period crime drama, marking his directorial debut. The film, which...
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Man found guilty of murder in killing of Memphis musician Blake Rhea

Man found guilty of murder in killing of Memphis musician Blake Rhea

A Shelby County jury deliberated for less than eight minutes before finding Memphis musician Blake Rhea's killer guilty of murder.
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Chicago Cubs history unpacked — October 12

Chicago Cubs history unpacked — October 12

Happy Birthday, Glenn Beckert!
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Memphis-Shelby County Schools names new chief of communications

Memphis-Shelby County Schools names new chief of communications

Also in education news this week, the state-appointed board meant to oversee MSCS said it's "ready, willing and able" to start governing.
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Early voting starts this week; Paul Young reflects on online lash out

Early voting starts this week; Paul Young reflects on online lash out

Catch up on everything you missed this week in government news.
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Near-Record Heat Expected in Memphis This Week

Near-Record Heat Expected in Memphis This Week

Memphis and the Mid-South are set to experience unseasonably high temperatures this week, with highs in the low 90s°F (32-34°C) from Monday through Thursday. These temperatures are approaching record highs for October, with Monday's forecasted high of 91°F (32.8°C) just one degree shy of the 1975 record of 92°F (33.3°C). Humidity levels are also expected to rise gradually, leading to heat indices that could reach the upper 90s°F (35-37°C) to near 100°F (37.8°C) by midweek. Despite the heat, the nights will remain relatively comfortable, with lows in the mid-60s°F (18-20°C).