Memphis Airport Hit by Flight Cutbacks

Memphis International Airport is among 40 U.S. airports where the Federal Aviation Administration may reduce flights by 10% starting today due to a critical shortage of air traffic controllers during the ongoing federal shutdown.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed the cuts on Wednesday, citing safety concerns as key personnel continue working without pay.

Nashville International was not confirmed on the list, and officials there declined to comment.

The move is expected to increase delays statewide, especially in Memphis, a key freight and passenger hub.

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➤ Marion County: A rockslide on I-24 west caused ongoing lane closures as crews stabilize the slope, with the right lane expected to remain closed until repairs are complete. (See Photos)

➤ Memphis: Memphis Business Academy head football coach Torio Chaz Wiseman was charged in a multi-state drug trafficking conspiracy involving 14 Mississippi law enforcement officials and 55 pounds of cocaine. (See Details)

➤ Clarksville: A 22-year-old woman was arrested during the Clarksville Half Marathon after allegedly hitting a police officer with her vehicle and biting another while resisting arrest. (More)

➤ Roane County: Dolly Parton’s longtime costume designer Steve Summers will speak at Roane State Community College on Nov. 14, sharing stories, showcasing Parton’s outfits, and featuring a recorded message from the star. (More)

➤ Knoxville: The Suffrage Coalition announced that the future Women’s Suffrage Museum will be housed on South Gay Street downtown, aiming to open by 2028. (See Details)

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➤ Former Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello called the NCAA’s current NIL rules “a disaster” in a recent interview: “It’s just a mess… it’s very frustrating when you don’t know the rules to the game.” (More)

➤ The Sacramento Kings and Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly expressed interest in acquiring Ja Morant, though the Memphis Grizzlies maintain the star guard is not available for trade. (More)

➤ Former Grizzlies guard Tony Allen was arrested on drug charges during a traffic stop in Arkansas this week, months after the team retired his jersey in March. (More)

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➤ The City of Memphis finalized its purchase of the downtown Sheraton Hotel, a 600-room property connected to the Renasant Convention Center, with a $250 million renovation planned to modernize the facility. (More)

➤ Chattanooga nonprofit River City Company launched a program to revitalize outdated downtown facades, offering businesses contractor support and 50% reimbursement for exterior improvements. (More)

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➤ Tennessee Titans defensive tackle Jeffrey Simmons surprised Maplewood High School’s football team with new helmets and shoulder pads, urging players to stay disciplined as they enter the playoffs. (More)

➤ A new functional art installation was unveiled at Anderson Park in downtown Jackson, chosen through a competitive process to transform a once-vacant sidewalk into a revitalized public space. (See Art)

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