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News Summary Memphis is experiencing an Extreme Heat Warning with temperatures reaching 98°F and a heat index of nearly 110°F. Residents are advised to stay...
News Summary The Memphis Flyer, an alternative newsweekly, marks its 30th anniversary of serving the mid-South. This publication engages nearly one million residents with a...
News Summary Elon Musk’s xAI is set to launch its Colossus 2 supercomputer in Memphis, sparking environmental concerns among local residents. The new data center...
News Summary In a bold move, the House Appropriations Committee has voted to rename the Kennedy Center’s Opera House to the ‘First Lady Melania Trump...
News Summary Florida has launched a new immigration detention center, ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, sparking considerable debate over its financial costs exceeding $450 million annually and concerns...
News Summary Columbia University has sanctioned over 70 students involved in pro-Palestinian protests at Butler Library and other campus locations. The disciplinary actions range from...
News Summary Hy-Vee has officially canceled its plans for a new grocery store in Bartlett, Tennessee, after construction was paused last year due to financial...
News Summary Memphis faces significant economic disparities impacting minority contractors. The Memphis Area Minority Contractors Association (MAMCA) supports these businesses through education, advocacy, and access...
News Summary The trial for Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. is scheduled to commence on January 20, following serious charges of bribery, kickbacks, and...
News Summary The bankruptcy of the Velsicol Chemical Company in Memphis has raised urgent discussions about the environmental contamination at its former plant site. State...