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Orpheum announces summer screenings of 1970s films

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Orpheum Theatre announced three 1970s blockbusters will be screened this summer at the historic theater. "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" (1977), directed by Steven Spielberg. "Jaws" (1975), directed by Steven Spielberg. "Cooley High" (1975), directed by Michael Schultz. "Close Encounters of the Th
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Car crashes into home near Shelby Farms

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A car crashed into a home on Whitten Road on Monday afternoon. The one-vehicle crash happened after 5 p.m. near Shelby Farms Park. Action News 5 cameras captured the damaged home with a car inside. Memphis police say no one was injured. The driver was detained...
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University High School graduates first senior class

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - For the first time in more than 100 years, the school district on the campus of the University of Memphis will graduate its first senior class. Eighty-nine seniors at University High School, the first UHS students to hold that rank, will walk the stage with a diploma from UHS. Action News 5 spoke
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‘I just can’t believe it actually happened’: Diamond discovery brings joy to grieving woman

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Pennsylvania woman, mourning the loss of her son and father, found a 3.09-carat white diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas, bringing her a moment of joy. Park officials said Keshia Smith started planning her trip and researching the diamond site over a year ago. After losing her son [
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Woman charged with DUI after allegedly rear-ending driver, leaving scene

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman was charged with DUI after rear-ending another driver, leaving the scene, and having an open bottle of wine in her vehicle, according to Memphis police. Georgia Brennan, 26, was charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving, public intoxication, and leaving the scene of an accident
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Case moves forward for two of three charged in South Memphis gas station killing

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A judge has found probable cause in a South Memphis gas station homicide in March. Terrence Jeffries Jr. was held to state on First-Degree Murder and one count of Aggravated Assault, and Terrance Munson was held to state on Facilitation of First-Degree Murder. Jeffries’ bond remains set at $1 million.
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Security heightened after multiple Tennessee schools receive reported hoax threats

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Graduation ceremonies across Memphis continued Friday night under heightened security after multiple schools across Tennessee received reported hoax threats, also known as “swatting” calls. Memphis-Shelby County Schools and several municipal school districts told FOX13 they did not receive threats dire
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One dead after crash involving motorcycle

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - One person is dead following a crash involving a motorcycle on Monday evening. The crash happened just after 5 p.m. on at Winchester Road and Malco Way. Two vehicles were involved, including one motorcycle. One person was pronounced dead at the scene.
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This Haunted Tennessee Bar Has A Past So Dark, Locals Still Whisper About It

Memphis has plenty of places where history runs deep, but few carry the weight quite like Earnestine & Hazel’s. This longtime fixture on South Main Street isn’t just known for its famous Soul Burgers or late-night crowds. The real draw is the building’s shadowy past and the ghost stories that have been passed down for
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Part of I-40 in Tennessee shut down following motorcycle crash

TENNESSEE — A crash involving a motorcycle has caused major traffic delays on Tuesday morning on Interstate 40 in Memphis, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. TDOT cameras showed a disabled motorcycle on westbound I-40 near Sycamore View Road. The crash was reported shortly after 7:30 a.m. Official

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