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Sergeant Honored with Smart Home for Service and SacrificeSergeant Honored with Smart Home for Service and Sacrifice

Sergeant Honored with Smart Home for Service and Sacrifice

News Summary Army Sergeant William Brooks, a veteran who lost both legs during Operation Iraqi Freedom, was honored with a…

3 weeks ago
Community Concerns Over Pollution from TVA Project in MemphisCommunity Concerns Over Pollution from TVA Project in Memphis

Community Concerns Over Pollution from TVA Project in Memphis

News Summary Residents in Southwest Memphis are raising alarms about pollution linked to the Tennessee Valley Authority's proposed methane gas…

3 weeks ago
Dr. Feagins Files Lawsuit Against Memphis-Shelby SchoolsDr. Feagins Files Lawsuit Against Memphis-Shelby Schools

Dr. Feagins Files Lawsuit Against Memphis-Shelby Schools

News Summary Dr. Marie Feagins, the former superintendent of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, is suing the district for her dismissal in…

3 weeks ago
Judge Recuses Himself in Tyre Nichols Case, Complicating ProceedingsJudge Recuses Himself in Tyre Nichols Case, Complicating Proceedings

Judge Recuses Himself in Tyre Nichols Case, Complicating Proceedings

News Summary U.S. District Judge Mark Norris has recused himself from the Tyre Nichols case, affecting the legal proceedings against…

3 weeks ago
Legal Proceedings Continue for Former Memphis OfficerLegal Proceedings Continue for Former Memphis Officer

Legal Proceedings Continue for Former Memphis Officer

News Summary The legal battle surrounding former Memphis police officer Justin Smith intensifies as his attorney seeks clarity following Judge…

3 weeks ago
Memphis Residents Urged to Conserve Electricity Amid Heat AdvisoryMemphis Residents Urged to Conserve Electricity Amid Heat Advisory

Memphis Residents Urged to Conserve Electricity Amid Heat Advisory

News Summary As extreme heat continues in Memphis, residents are urged by Memphis Light, Gas and Water to conserve electricity…

3 weeks ago
Memphis Faces Extreme Heat Advisory as Temperatures RiseMemphis Faces Extreme Heat Advisory as Temperatures Rise

Memphis Faces Extreme Heat Advisory as Temperatures Rise

News Summary Memphis is currently under an extreme heat advisory with temperatures expected to peak at 95°F and a heat…

3 weeks ago
Memphis Residents Raise Concerns Over xAI’s Gas TurbinesMemphis Residents Raise Concerns Over xAI’s Gas Turbines

Memphis Residents Raise Concerns Over xAI’s Gas Turbines

News Summary Memphis is facing significant community backlash due to xAI's use of natural gas turbines for its supercomputer, Colossus.…

3 weeks ago
Former MSCS Superintendent Challenges DismissalFormer MSCS Superintendent Challenges Dismissal

Former MSCS Superintendent Challenges Dismissal

News Summary Marie Feagins, the former superintendent of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, is taking legal action against her dismissal, seeking reinstatement.…

3 weeks ago
FedEx Founder Fred Smith Passes Away at 80FedEx Founder Fred Smith Passes Away at 80

FedEx Founder Fred Smith Passes Away at 80

News Summary Fred Smith, the visionary founder and executive chairman of FedEx, has died at 80. His contributions revolutionized logistics…

4 weeks ago