County Commission shoots down wage theft ordinance

County Commission shoots down wage theft ordinance
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

Wage Theft happens when an employer doesn't give their worker the agreed wages, including overtime. Some on the Shelby County Commission are most concerned about the business owners dealing with frivolous complaints, and being overburdened. Those in favor of the ordinance say denying the ordinance, is a poor

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Meet new 'Knights of Grizzlies Roundtable'

Meet new 'Knights of Grizzlies Roundtable'
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

If as they say it takes a village to raise a child, just how many owners do you have to have to keep an NBA basketball team afloat?

New Memphis Grizzlies owner Robert Pera apparently figures it'll take as many partners as there are dishes on a Chinese menu.

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Nichols all-star commits to Memphis

Nichols all-star commits to Memphis
Nichols all-star commits to Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

Everyone thought he was leaving town, but in a surprise announcement Monday morning, Briarcrest Christian High School standout Austin Nichols decided to take his talents to the University of Memphis.

The 6-foot-8, 215-pound, five-star prospect is considered the 12th best high school recruit by ESPN.com.

The highly

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Following Task Force One

Following Task Force One
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

Leading the way, the men and women of Tennessee Task Force One heroically traveled to help the victims at the heart of super-storm Sandy. Back at home these volunteers are first responders and neighbors.  But when disaster strikes, they head toward the damage and destruction.

MORE: Read Matt's Travel Blog

"Somebody's

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Wharton makes final push for sales tax hike

Wharton makes final push for sales tax hike
Wharton makes final push for sales tax hike
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (FOX13) -

Mayor A C Wharton spoke out in support of the sales tax referendum a day before the election.

Monday afternoon, Wharton held a news conference in support of the referendum.  Also in favor of raising the sales tax a half cent were city and state leaders, and several local organizations.

Wharton wants the voters to

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