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Yolanda Cooper-Sutton is campaigning for Congress on federal guardrails for Memphis’ booming AI data-center industry. Her district includes Elon Musk’s Colossus facilities.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Memphis-area lenders originated more than $3.31 billion in home-purchase loans in 2025. The ranking reveals who was busiest as local sales slowed and prices rose.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Two Covington citizens pulled a driver from a vehicle after it struck a gas pump and caught fire on Highway 51. The driver was hospitalized in stable condition.
Food & Drinks in ...
Loves Dessert Bar is bringing its decorated mini cheesecakes and custom dessert orders to Southaven later this summer.
Weather & Environment in ...
Memphis’ Hospitality Hub will serve as a cooling center from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, with free transportation available for people seeking relief from the heat.
Community & Society in ...
The Smith family has created FWS Enterprises to coordinate wealth and giving, and offered a $50M matching challenge to the Memphis Zoo — a move that formalizes their philanthropy.
Three men were charged after a Hickory Hill resident was allegedly beaten and struck with a glass bottle and a handgun; police say video evidence is part of the probe.
Court records and a police post name Corey Brandon Duncan as facing multiple felony counts in Shelby and Tipton counties after investigators say digital evidence and an alleged assault involved teens.
Three juveniles were arrested after investigators tied them to 21 vehicle thefts across Memphis; several cars were recovered and the probe is ongoing.
Retail & Industry in ...
A viral clip shows a large iguana named Titan vaulting from a FedEx package inside a Memphis shipping store; the owner secured the reptile and no one was injured.
A 21-year-old was arrested after police say a PlayStation 5 was taken at gunpoint during a Facebook Marketplace meetup in Memphis’ Raleigh neighborhood. Detectives say a photo lineup led to the arrest.
Permits filed for the Levee Apartments — a 10‑building, 16‑acre project in Cordova's Amherst development with amenities and a possible 2028 move‑in timeline.
Memphis City Council adopted Ordinance 5975 raising sewer fees citywide, phasing in tenant charges and new per‑1,000‑gallon rates in 2027–2028 to fund plant upgrades.
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