Security tightened in wake of Boston bombings

Security tightened in wake of Boston bombings
Security tightened in wake of Boston bombings
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

Security checks were ever present Wednesday evening before the Grizzlies' final regular season game at the FedExForum, an 86-70 win against Utah.

All over the country sports arenas are taking a look at security for events.

The security line on fan appreciation night at FedExForum moved outside Wednesday, not as a

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Gates temp fix after heavy rains says DeSoto Co

Gates temp fix after heavy rains says DeSoto Co
HERNANDO, Miss. (FOX13) -

Flooding along Holly Springs Road in southern DeSoto County is becoming a major concern.

Flooding has been so bad after soaking rains near Hernando that supervisors are putting gates up to keep motorists off of it after a heavy rain.

"This is a thorn in my skin, I'm going to tell you," said County Supervisor Harvey

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Non-profits face stern cuts in county budget hearings

Non-profits face stern cuts in county budget hearings
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

In the first round of Shelby County budget hearings, non-profits were faced with stern cuts in the amount of grant money available to them, due to the county's need to pay for the Unified Schools system.

"Do we have $87,000? Not that I can find!," said Shelby County Commissioner Heidi Shafer.

"You weren't able to

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Corinth man arrested in ricin probe

Corinth man arrested in ricin probe
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

Paul Kevin Curtis of Corinth, Miss., has been arrested in the ricin-tainted letters that were sent to President Barack Obama, U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss), and a Lee County, Miss., justice official.

FOX News said the third tainted letter was sent to  Lee County Justice Court Judge Sadie Holland.

The two letters

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Grizzlies end Jazz playoff hopes with 86-70 win

Grizzlies end Jazz playoff hopes with 86-70 win

By CLAY BAILEY, Associated Press

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Zach Randolph had 25 points and 19 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies ended Utah's playoff hopes with an 86-70 victory over the Jazz on Wednesday.

The Grizzlies' victory means the Los Angeles Lakers are assured of making the playoffs even before their late game against the Houston Rockets.

Meanwhi

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