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What was happening in Memphis history on Oct. 1? A look back through the years

What was happening in Memphis history on Oct. 1? A look back through the years

From Junior High football competition to Tennessee with one of the toughest insurance fraud laws nationwide, here's what was making headlines.
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Memphis chamber, World Trade Club talk AI, data logistics at summit

Memphis chamber, World Trade Club talk AI, data logistics at summit

The Greater Memphis Chamber and Memphis World Trade Club hosted Sept. 30, its Logistics Summit in Downtown Memphis.
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Where is the best Halloween street in the US? Nationwide search is on

Where is the best Halloween street in the US? Nationwide search is on

Where is the trick-or-treatiest street in the country? Reese's is hosting a contest to find out. See which streets made the short list of 150.
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What was happening in Memphis history on Oct. 2? A look back through the years

What was happening in Memphis history on Oct. 2? A look back through the years

From a part Labrador, part German Shepherd dog running for Memphis State Homecoming Court to a Crusade for Freedom, here's what was making headlines.
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What was happening in Memphis history on Sept. 30? A look back through the years

What was happening in Memphis history on Sept. 30? A look back through the years

From a visit by Jimmy Carter's daughter-in-law to St. Jude to Stan Kenton and June Christy in performance, here's what was making headlines.
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October 2026 Social Security and SSI payment schedule

October 2026 Social Security and SSI payment schedule

Supplemental Security Income recipients will get two checks in October because November 1 falls on a Sunday.
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Tom Hanks Considered for Lead Role in 1994 Action Film 'Speed'

Tom Hanks Considered for Lead Role in 1994 Action Film 'Speed'

Tom Hanks Considered for Lead Role in 1994 Action Film 'Speed'
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The Chiefs are using play action as well as anyone in the NFL

The Chiefs are using play action as well as anyone in the NFL

Kansas City is making life easier on its quarterback this year.
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Michael Lorenzen kept searching, but never found the answer

Michael Lorenzen kept searching, but never found the answer

Lorenzen arrived as an intriguing veteran addition, but a season spent searching for adjustments never produced the innings or stability the Rockies hoped to find.
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Overland Park Home Decor Store Red Door Expands to Lawrence with Seasonal Pop-Up

Overland Park Home Decor Store Red Door Expands to Lawrence with Seasonal Pop-Up

Overland Park Home Decor Store Red Door Expands to Lawrence with Seasonal Pop-Up
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Severe Flooding Disrupts Downtown Miami Traffic

Severe Flooding Disrupts Downtown Miami Traffic

Flooding caused by king tides and persistent rainfall created significant disruptions in downtown Miami on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The westbound off-ramp from Interstate 395 to Biscayne Boulevard was temporarily closed due to high water levels, stranding several vehicles that required towing. Flooding was also reported near loanDepot Park, with drivers cautiously navigating submerged streets. The peak of the king tides occurred at 10 a.m., exacerbating the situation. Officials have advised drivers to avoid flooded areas and seek alternate routes. This comes after similar flooding impacted neighborhoods in Hollywood, Pompano Beach, and Fort Lauderdale earlier in the week. Rainy weather is forecast to persist throughout the week, potentially worsening conditions.
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NFL team grades for September includes only one 'A' – and a lone 'F'

NFL team grades for September includes only one 'A' – and a lone 'F'

The first month of the 2026 NFL regular season is complete, so it's time for early grades for all 32 teams. Who earned the top mark, and who flunked?