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"I'd come back from the unemployment office when the phone rang. Jimi said 'Hey, what you doing? We'd like for you to come up and join us.'" The story of the Jimi Hendrix guitarist who was written out of history

When Jimi Hendrix played Woodstock, old friend Larry Lee played guitar beside him - but his contributions were scrubbed from the movie

Louder

NAACP lawsuit accuses Elon Musk’s xAI of polluting Black neighborhoods near Memphis

Suit alleges the billionaire’s AI company is illegally spewing toxic pollutants from its datacenters in the Memphis area

The Guardian - US

“Jeff Beck arranged delivery with Marshall’s first factory arrival into the States, loading ZZ Top’s stage with stacks”: Billy Gibbons tells the tale of how an accident with a knife –and a British guitar great – set them up to conquer the ’80s

How Billy Gibbons unleashed the power of his holy grail '59 Les Paul Standard for the Texan blues-rock legend's “in-between” classic, El Loco –and set the stage for ZZ Top's domination of the decade

Guitar World

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The church where MLK gave his final speech is getting a $1.2 million renovation

The church where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his final speech is getting upgraded with a $1.2 million federal grant

The Independent UK

"They were the inadvertent godfathers of the independent music scene." Power-pop nirvana met emotional baggage and personal tragedy in the story of Big Star, a band destined to fail

Big Star were all but forgotten by the end of the 70s, but they became a Rosetta Stone for a whole generation of later musicians

Louder

Against All Odds, the 2025–26 Memphis Grizzlies Are Now a Part of NBA History

The Grizzlies, led by three guys who weren’t on the team two weeks ago, tied the NBA record for most three-pointers in a game.

Sports Illustrated

The 1017 Trap: How Pooh Shiesty's Ankle Monitor and an AK-47 Ended a Multi-Million Rap Dynasty

A business meeting turned violent as a rising Memphis rapper and his associates allegedly orchestrated a kidnapping to break free from a record contract.

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LeBron James Didn’t Disguise His Disgust for Memphis in Blunt Video on Grizzlies’ Relocation

The Lakers star wants the Grizzlies to relocate to Nashville. Here’s why that’s probably not happening anytime soon.

Sports Illustrated

FBI raids rapper Pooh Shiesty’s family home in Memphis months after prison release

Memphis rapper served three years in prison after pleading guilty to a firearms conspiracy charge in 2022

The Independent UK

Who Is YTB Fatt? Why Fans Feared the Memphis Rapper Had Been Shot Dead

Discover the truth behind YTB Fatt's viral death rumour. Find out how the speculation began and get the real story about the rising rapper's safety amidst the social media frenzy.

International Business Times UK

The president’s ‘scam’ claims on voting by mail are utterly destroyed by one glaring fact about his recent ballot

President Donald Trump recently slammed voting by mail as “cheating” and a “scam” during a public address, but just days earlier, he cast his own ballot using that very method, per The Guardian. Speaking at an event in Memphis, Tennessee, on Monday, Trump didn’t mince words.

The Mary Sue

What Happened To Donald Trump In Memphis? Viral Video Of 'Jerking' Head Sparks Health Fears

A viral video from a Memphis roundtable appears to show Donald Trump's head jerking and eyes rolling back, reigniting questions about the 79‑year‑old president's health.

International Business Times UK

'Dozy Don' Row: Donald Trump Bashes 'Sleepy Joe' Just Hours After Falling Asleep At Crime Summit

President Donald Trump faces irony after slamming 'Sleepy Joe' Biden while appearing to doze off at a Memphis crime summit, spotlighting his own health concerns.

International Business Times UK

ICE made their neighbors ‘prisoners in their own homes’. So 130 Memphis residents signed up to deliver food

As US raids spread, a grassroots pantry delivers food, medicine and basics to immigrant families too afraid to leave home

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'Dozy Don' Strikes Again: Donald Trump Caught 'Nodding Off' During Pam Bondi Speech

Donald Trump is facing fresh scrutiny after video from a Memphis crime roundtable appeared to show the 79-year-old president sitting with his eyes closed as Pam Bondi spoke, reviving accusations he is dozing through key events.

The Independent UK

Stephen Miller and Kash Patel compete to flatter Trump the most at Memphis briefing

Stephen Miller and Kash Patel took turns heaping endless praise on Donald Trump during a law enforcement roundtable in Memphis on Monday (23 March).

The Independent UK

Trump appears to fall asleep during National Guard briefing in Memphis

Donald Trump appeared to fall asleep during a televised National Guard briefing in Memphis on Monday (23 March).

International Business Times UK

Trump 'Throws Hegseth Under The Bus' As Iran War Crisis Explodes — Backlash Grows Over 'Desperate' Blame Shift

Donald Trump faces backlash after suggesting Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was the first to push for war with Iran, as criticism intensifies over responsibility for the escalating conflict.

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The Independent UK

Trump heads to Elvis Presley's Graceland in Memphis, a detour during Iran war and airport turmoil

President Donald Trump is going to Graceland

The Guardian - US

Many US adults are skipping parenting or having fewer kids – and it’s forcing schools to close

As the US birthrate has declined dramatically, schools are becoming emptier and districts are getting less public funding

The Free Financial Advisor

Priced Out? 5 Zip Codes Where Starter Homes are Still Under $200k

Sticker shock dominates the housing market right now. Scroll through listings in many cities and the price tags look like someone accidentally added an extra zero. Yet pockets of opportunity still exist, hiding in plain sight across the country. Plenty of communities continue to offer starter homes under $200,000, which…

Everybody Loves Your Money

Tennessee’s Sales Tax Trap: 3 Counties Where You’re Paying More

Tennessee proudly advertises one of the biggest financial perks in the country: no state income tax. That promise attracts newcomers, entrepreneurs, and families who want more control over their paychecks. Yet a closer look at the receipt after a simple purchase often tells a different story. Tennessee relies heavily on…

International Business Times UK

Memphis Traffic Stop Turns Into Shootout, Officer Shot, Manhunt Underway

A Memphis police officer was shot during a traffic stop, prompting a Blue Alert and a statewide manhunt for the suspect.

Budget and the Bees

Tennessee Property Owners Warned of Rising Ghost Rental Scams

The Tennessee real estate market is booming. Unfortunately, this success has painted a target on the backs of local property owners. A sophisticated wave of ghost rental scams is sweeping across Nashville and Memphis. These crimes leave both landlords and tenants in financial ruin. Scammers no longer rely on blurry…

Sports Illustrated

Men’s College Basketball Coaching Hot Seat Tracker: The High-Major Jobs to Watch

As the carousel begins to spin, a look at the programs weighing change and the coaches fighting to survive.

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