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Fun events happening in Memphis this weekend

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By Billy Gibbs
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It's finally Friday, and you know what that means! It's time to take a look at several events happening across the Greater Memphis area this weekend. There is something for everyone. Let's get started with the Ed Murphey Classic. The event returns on Friday and Saturday to celebrate its 10th anniversary. More than 160 professional track and field athletes from over 30 countries — including dozens of Olympians and world champions — will compete.
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Two TN National Guard members fatally shot armed man in Downtown Memphis

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By Billy Gibbs
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two Tennessee National Guard soldiers shot and killed an armed man during an early Sunday morning pursuit in Downtown Memphis, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation According to the TBI, the shooting happened around 4 a.m. near the intersection of Ida B. Wells Avenue and Union Avenue. Investigators said Memphis police officers were pursuing a man armed with a handgun, identified as 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson, who had reportedly fired shots in the area.
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Former Somerville school still smoldering after fire

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By Billy Gibbs
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Sun, July 5, 2026 at 8:53 AM UTC MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Firefighters continued monitoring the former Somerville Elementary School building Sunday after a large fire heavily damaged the vacant structure overnight. The fire prompted the closure of South Main Street at Churchill Street, according to the Fayette County Emergency Management Agency. Somerville and Fayette County fire crews remained on the scene through the night.
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