Ditch and Tim are joined by Andreas Johansson, owner of the Mid-South Monarchs, a new minor league hockey team that is set to debut at the Landers Center in Southaven, Mississippi, in October 2026.

Ditch and Tim are joined by Andreas Johansson, owner of the <a href="https://midsouthprohockey.com/">Mid-South Monarchs</a>, a new minor league hockey team that is set to debut at the Landers Center in Southaven, Mississippi, in October 2026.

Memphis Morning News, weekdays from 6-9 on Newstalk 989. Ditch and Tim talk about the issues and with people important in shaping news and politics in The Mid-South and the country. 

Memphis Morning News, weekdays from 6-9 on Newstalk 989. Ditch and Tim talk about the issues and with people important in shaping news and politics in The Mid-South and the country.&nbsp;

Memphis Morning News With Ditch & Tim

Start your day with the news you need from Memphis and the Mid-South.  Hosts, Ditch& Tim Van Horn engage you with compelling commentary on the issues and speaks with those close to the issues. 

Start your day with the news you need from Memphis and the Mid-South.  Hosts, Ditch&amp; Tim Van Horn engage you with compelling commentary on the issues and speaks with those close to the issues.

Ditch & Tim

LOCAL SPORTS | Andreas Johansson: All Hail The Mid-South Monarchs!!

Lin Neal "The Real Deal" shared the news this morning that Darana Memphis Motorsports Park plans have changed. The IHRA Midsouth Team Finals from October 15–18, and the IHRA Sportsman Bracket Racing World Finals from October 22–24 are no longer on the IHRA schedule.  

The organization that purchesed the abandoned track had announced plans to return it to active racing in late September and October.  All events have been removed from the calendar.  The BIG question for race fans in the Mid-South is, WHY?   

What happened after demo of the structures began?  Why the sudden stopage and no return to renovations? 

Discouraged fans on our facebook post showed frustration-  "A lot of hype that had race fans in the area very excited" - J. Saddler.   "I was there the day they started taking down the old concession buildings and was so excited" - Jimmy, Raleigh.   "I knew it was too good to be true, a pipe dream I guess" - Shirley, Atoka

No official word has been given on rrestarting the renovations at the facility. 

Lin Neal "The Real Deal" shared the news this morning that Darana Memphis Motorsports Park plans have changed. The IHRA Midsouth Team Finals from&nbsp;<strong data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-complete="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(238, 240, 255);">October 15&ndash;18, and the IHRA Sportsman Bracket Racing World Finals from <strong data-sfc-root="c" data-sfc-cb="" data-complete="true" data-copy-service-computed-style="font-family: &quot;Google Sans&quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(238, 240, 255);">October 22&ndash;24&nbsp;are no longer on the IHRA schedule.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The organization that purchesed the abandoned track had announced plans to return it to active racing in late September and October.&nbsp; All events have been removed from the calendar.&nbsp; The BIG question for race fans in the Mid-South is, WHY?&nbsp; &nbsp;
What happened after demo of the structures began?&nbsp; Why the sudden stopage and no return to renovations?&nbsp;
Discouraged fans on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18nKjsQ2Nr/">facebook post</a> showed frustration-&nbsp; "A lot of hype that had race fans in the area very excited" - J. Saddler.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I was there the day they started taking down the old concession buildings and was so excited" - Jimmy, Raleigh.&nbsp; &nbsp;"I knew it was too good to be true, a pipe dream I guess" - Shirley, Atoka
No official word has been given on rrestarting the renovations at the facility.&nbsp;

LOCAL |  Why Is The IHRA Not Racing In Memphis After All

Former Shelby County Commissionor Terry Roland told Ditch & Tim during Memphis Morning News that the county is broke and a forensic audit needs to be performed on Mayor Lee Harris administration.  

Terry also says that the state takeover of Memphis Shelby County Schools will be overturned after a federal court looks at it. He explains that one body is appointed and the other is elected. 

Former Shelby County Commissionor Terry Roland told Ditch &amp; Tim during Memphis Morning News that the county is broke and a forensic audit needs to be performed on Mayor Lee Harris administration.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Terry also says that the state takeover of Memphis Shelby County Schools will be overturned after a federal court looks at it. He explains that one body is appointed and the other is elected.&nbsp;

MSCS TAKEOVER  |  "When this thing goes to federal court, it's gonna get overturned" - Terry Roland

Our air travel and aviation expert, Jay "The Fly Guy" Ratliff says one airline has a new policy- leave your robots home because they aren't allowed in the cabin or in cargo department.  

Plus, TSA is trying a bold new plan to get passengers through security more efficiently. 

Our air travel and aviation expert, Jay "The Fly Guy" Ratliff says one airline has a new policy- leave your robots home because they aren't allowed in the cabin or in cargo department.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Plus, TSA is trying a bold new plan to get passengers through security more efficiently.&nbsp;

LOCAL SPORTS | Andreas Johansson: All Hail The Mid-South Monarchs!!

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