SW Memphis residents on SpaceXAI: ‘We want the same respect as Germantown and Collierville’
Tensions flare at a public where officials present a spending plan for roughly $3.259 million in tax revenue generated by the SpaceXAI data center.
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Shelby County Three being investigated after death of 6-year-old left on daycare bus, lawyer says
Memphis police have completed their investigation into the death of 6-year-old Winter Jones after she was left on a daycare bus, according to attorneys representing her family.
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Metro Twin Sumatran tiger cubs born at Memphis Zoo
Zoo veterinary staff members were in for a surprise when an unexpected pair of twins was born Saturday, Sept. 5. Now, residents are in for a treat: the chance to vote on a pair of names.
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Public SafetyFBI command shift to Nashville led to more agents on Memphis streets
After the FBI closed its Memphis field office in 2024, it consolidated the command structure, a move that has been instrumental in the FBI’s involvement with the Memphis Safe Task Force.
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Public Safety Memphis orgs rally to support families affected by ICE raid
Court filings show the club that was raided had been targeted.
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Metro Freedom Award honorees include Fred Gray, Nneka Ogwumike
The National Civil Rights Museum announces 2026 recipients, highlighting decades of activism in law, sports, media and community leadership.
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Public Safety New sheriff gives tour of crumbling 201 Poplar
The wear and tear on the 40-year-old building is evident everywhere, but progress is happening in small, expensive steps, including restoration of the jail’s 10 escalators, which cost more than $1 million.
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Metro ICE raid detains 100 in Memphis, draws community backlash
A sweeping federal immigration operation at a neighborhood bar resulted in the detention of an estimated 100 patrons, sparking widespread condemnation from local advocates and a response from the mayor.
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Public Safety Man killed by National Guard was shot in back, autopsy reveals
A newly released autopsy shows 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson was shot in the back in Downtown Memphis in July.
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Education Memphis law school launches institute to guide legal field through AI era
The institute seeks to foster AI literacy and accessibility across the legal spectrum.
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Public Safety DNA results from crime scenes could soon be returned in as little as 90 minutes in Shelby County
The new technology aims to dramatically reduce investigation timelines compared to traditional forensic processing at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation lab in Jackson, Tennessee.
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Metro MLGW restores power to 105K — but warns progress will be slow for remaining outages
As of Monday afternoon, Aug. 24, approximately 35,000 customers remained without electricity, down from a peak of 140,000 at the height of the storm’s aftermath.
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Arts & Culture City’s 901 Day events feature more than 300 artists and creatives
“We’re investing in our creatives,” the director of the City of Memphis’ Office of Creative and Cultural Economy said. “The artists that are featured, they’re paid for their time.”
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Education Holy Rosary families protest Catholic Diocese after principal’s abrupt exit
A sudden personnel change at Holy Rosary Catholic School has sparked outrage, a petition with hundreds of signatures and a demonstration by parents demanding answers from the Catholic Diocese of Memphis.
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Spirit of Memphis Fit for a king: Memphis renames street after WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler
Memphis officially cemented a piece of wrestling royalty into its geography.
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Spirit of Memphis A Memphis photographer was killed by a driver fleeing law enforcement. His friends are ensuring his memory lives through music.
After Reggie Pederson’s life was cut short, the Memphis arts communities he loved are celebrating his memory through tribute shows and a planned second line memorial down Beale.
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Transportation & Logistics New mural, fresh pavement welcomes travelers to Frederick W. Smith International Airport
Ahead of the official renaming to Frederick W. Smith International Airport, the Plough Boulevard gateway into Memphis has received fresh pavement and a commemorative mural honoring the late FedEx founder.
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Public SafetyHomicides down 44.5% in Memphis as police chief credits new strategies
Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis said major offenses, including homicide, aggravated assault, robbery and burglary, have declined significantly compared to previous years.
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Visual ArtsLongest-serving director of Dixon Gallery & Gardens to retire
“Honestly, the best part of our 19 years in Memphis is Memphis itself,” said Kevin Sharp, who will step down after 19 years in the role.
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Public Safety Money, drugs and TVs seized after deadly Douglass shooting
An altercation during a celebration preceded a burst of gunfire that left one woman dead and four others injured, according to affidavits that provide new details about the moments before and where it led investigators.
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Public SafetyFatal shootout leaves family grieving, lawmakers and neighbors targeting ‘trap houses’
After a weekend shootout at a college send-off party killed a woman, Memphis lawmakers and grieving family members are demanding the closure of neighborhood problem properties.
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City of Memphis City leaders designate Aug. 7 to honor Memphis’ only HBCU
Shelby County and the City of Memphis have officially declared Aug. 7 as LeMoyne-Owen College Day.
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2026 Elections
ElectionsMickell Lowery elected Shelby County mayor
Democrat Mickell Lowery will be the next mayor of Shelby County.
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2026 elections
ElectionsOn Election Day, voters navigate heat and precinct changes across Shelby County
Shelby County voters did not let the August heat keep them from the polls Thursday, Aug. 6, turning out to cast their ballots in the local general election.
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Spirit of Memphis Memphis news anchor took broadcast snooze and woke up to internet fame
Fox 13 Memphis anchor and mom Dominique Dillon went viral after falling asleep during a live broadcast. She went on the “Today” show to talk about the support she’s gotten.
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