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Politics

With election day approaching, Meet the candidates running for Memphis Mayor

Coronavirus

VERIFY: Are at-home COVID antigen tests able to detect the latest variants?

One thing users need to make sure of: that their at-home test kit isn't expired.
Forecast

Hurricane Hilary grows off Mexico and could reach California as a very rare tropical storm

The Mexican government extended its hurricane watch and tropical storm warning northward for parts of Baja California Sur state.
Community

Here's how you can apply for the City of Memphis' homeowner's assistance program '901 HELP'

The city said the program is designed to help low to moderate-income homeowners stay in their homes.
Producer's Picks

Do you need a conservatorship? This Memphis workshop has everything you need to know

The "I Matter" Disability and Mental Health workshop will cover a range of mental health topics at Memphis' Christ Fellowship Church Saturday. Click the link for more information.
Animals

Man pleads guilty after pushing Yellowstone bison calf out from river

The man from Hawaii pleaded guilty to one count and paid a fine after he pushed a calf up from a river, causing its herd to abandon it.
Places

Explore Tennessee's Abandoned Places

From hotels to schools to prison and more, learn the stories trapped within their worn walls and find out what the future holds for them.
Life

Here are the best places to cool down in Memphis this summer

From splash pads to community centers, here's a one stop shop of places you can go to escape the heat.
Producer's Picks

Interactive Memphis map: Find the cheapest gas near you

Use this interactive map to find the lowest gas prices near you.
Features

The hanging of Mary the elephant: TN town wrestles with legacy of circus animal's death

Mary was killed in 1916 after she grabbed, slammed, and stomped her handler.
Local News

How to sign up for the City of Memphis' city-wide alert system

Those who wish to sign up can visit memphisalerts.com for more information.
Crime

'We don't waste our time' | Man arrested for car burglary gives safety tips to protect vehicles

Darrell Johnson said when he burglarized cars he would find several kinds of guns along with cash, jewelry and bags.

Sudden shutdown of non-profit 'For the Kingdom' has community searching for a way to get it back up and running

Raleigh community looking for solutions after sudden shutdown of 'For the Kingdom'

Everything you need to know about the 2023 Memphis municipal elections

Cold front brings rain showers Thursday, cooler weather this weekend

Check the latest levels of the Mississippi River at Memphis here

Memphis News & Weather | Memphis, TN | WATN - localmemphis.com

With election day approaching, Meet the candidates running for Memphis Mayor

VERIFY: Are at-home COVID antigen tests able to detect the latest variants?

Hurricane Hilary grows off Mexico and could reach California as a very rare tropical storm

Here's how you can apply for the City of Memphis' homeowner's assistance program '901 HELP'

Do you need a conservatorship? This Memphis workshop has everything you need to know

Man pleads guilty after pushing Yellowstone bison calf out from river

Explore Tennessee's Abandoned Places

Here are the best places to cool down in Memphis this summer

Interactive Memphis map: Find the cheapest gas near you

The hanging of Mary the elephant: TN town wrestles with legacy of circus animal's death

How to sign up for the City of Memphis' city-wide alert system

'We don't waste our time' | Man arrested for car burglary gives safety tips to protect vehicles

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