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    Environmental groups urge TVA not to serve xAI

    The request comes amid the backdrop of some grassroots opposition to the project in Memphis and growing awareness nationwide of the demands supercomputers and other data centers have placed on electric grids and water supplies. 

    By Samuel Hardiman August 06, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Official autopsy confirms anemia, dehydration caused inmate’s death

    The manner of death was ruled “undetermined” as examiners could not determine whether factors contributing to his death were imposed by others.

    By Julia Baker July 30, 2024
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    With more than 40 years in the homebuilding industry, Magnolia Homes is celebrating 15 years of its Showcase of Homes event, held the weekends of Sept. 19-21 and Sept. 26-28 in four of its communities.

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    The Early Word: Olympic dream must wait, but it’s par-tee time at Audubon

    Germantown voters could decide if mayor is a full-time job, the Memphis Zoo heads to Sri Lanka and we remember Gina Sugarmon.

    By Bianca Phillips July 30, 2024
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    A day on the links: Taking the first shots at the redone Audubon

    Even nongolfers can appreciate all that went into renovating the City of Memphis’ Links at Audubon. And players can learn some details about the revamped par-71 course. 

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    Redesigned Links at Audubon set to reopen this week

    By Drew Hill, Samuel Hardiman July 30, 2024
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    Here’s how xAI is training its chatbot in Memphis

    The Memphis supercomputer is a “massive training center” for xAI’s chatbot Grok, a competitor of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Elon Musk said in a recent interview.

    By Sophia Surrett, Samuel Hardiman July 30, 2024
  • State Government

    City’s D.C. reps react to proposed Supreme Court changes

    The proposals Monday by U.S. President Joe Biden would require Congressional approval. That seems unlikely given the reaction of the city’s representatives in the U.S. House and U.S. Senate.

    By Bill Dries July 29, 2024
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    Gina Sugarmon leaves legacy of education, hospitality in Memphis

    Friends and family members remember Gina Sugarmon, who died Saturday after a long battle with cancer. The widow of noted judge and Civil Rights activist Russell Sugarmon was known as a passionate advocate for early childhood education and, as a German immigrant, a hospitable tour guide of her adopted hometown.

    By Jody Callahan July 29, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    Memphis Zoo funding new research center in Sri Lanka

    Construction on the eco-friendly research station in Sri Lanka began in 2023 and is scheduled to open later this year. 

    By Bill Dries July 29, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    Redesigned Links at Audubon set to reopen this week

    For those wanting to play, the city noted that all rounds must be booked online and pre-paid through August.

    By King Jemison July 29, 2024
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    The Early Word: River Parks pays a scammer; City Silo moves and grows

    HIV is on the rise in Shelby County, a burger truck combines food with fashion and we rank the greatest Memphis athletes of the century.

    By Bianca Phillips July 29, 2024
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    Budget shortfall looms over progress for Frayser, Cordova high schools

    If funding pressures disrupt construction timelines for the new schools, Shelby County Commissioner Charlie Caswell knows what he wants to see: “Frayser’s coming first.” 

    By Laura Testino August 02, 2024
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    Stigma, limited sex ed contribute to teen HIV uptick in Shelby County

    Chris Sinnock, a social worker at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, cites bias against condoms and dating apps as two of the elements contributing to the spread of HIV.

    By Aisling Mäki July 29, 2024
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    Memphis River Parks, contractor still fighting over 2020 wire fraud

    A nearly $400,000 scam has a local construction firm and the Memphis River Parks Partnership embroiled in a yearslong legal dispute. 

    By Samuel Hardiman July 29, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    This Week in Memphis: Election Day is here; Germantown man is in the Olympics

    Also happening this week: The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board takes up a new overtime policy and considers a Grizzlies Prep all-girls school.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 28, 2024
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    U of M working on Navy’s dime to solve sea-erosion puzzle

    Its two-week experiment is running now in the world’s largest cavitation channel on Presidents Island. 

    By Jane Roberts July 31, 2024
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    Amid nationwide decline, Memphis stays an HIV hotspot

    Shelby County ranks second nationally with new HIV infections, behind Miami. Tennessee Department of Health estimates show HIV rates in Shelby County have increased 36% overall since 2018, while new cases among people ages 15-19 have risen 40%.

    By Aisling Mäki July 30, 2024
  • Elections

    Political Roundup: What to look for election night, Chairman Whaley and November referendums

    The vote totals in Thursday’s race for General Sessions Court clerk could be a larger political indicator than who is the next clerk. Also reaction from Cohen, Kustoff and Blackburn to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to D.C.

    By Bill Dries August 03, 2024
  • Arts & Culture

    Freedom Summer activists share their stories

    The National Civil Rights Museum hosts prominent civil rights leaders for a daylong symposium in honor of the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer and the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

    By Michael Waddell July 30, 2024
  • Behind The Headlines

    New crime stats, MSCS changes among topics on WKNO reporters roundtable

    A roundtable of journalists on WKNO’s “Behind The Headlines” talks about new statistics showing a dip in crime and the upcoming Memphis-Shelby County Schools year.

    By Bill Dries August 08, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Minor non-critically injured after being shot by police

    Two juveniles were taken into custody, but a third was shot after running from officers on Winchester.

    By Julia Baker July 26, 2024
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    Why is someone taping cash in random spots across Memphis?

    Inspired by a similar account in Atlanta, Conner McLeod created an Instagram account dedicated to leaving $50 in different places around the city. He has gained more than 3,500 followers in less than a week. 

    By King Jemison July 30, 2024
  • Elections

    Saturday is final day to vote early in Aug. 1 election

    A total of 26 early voting sites across Shelby County are open Saturday, July 27, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

    By Bill Dries July 27, 2024
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    The Early Word: Jeff Crane is leaving, but the Art Museum battle wages on

    Main Event security guard will stay in jail, a new fund may spur Downtown development and Comeback is canning Memphis water.

    By Bianca Phillips July 26, 2024
  • Downtown

    Appeal in Brooks Museum construction lawsuit alleges mistake by judge

    Friends for Our Riverfront argue a June ruling denying their motions to halt Brooks Museum construction “improperly departed from the course of judicial conduct.”

    By Bill Dries July 25, 2024
  • Shelby County

    Jerri Green becomes Shelby County deputy chief of staff

    Memphis City Council member Jerri Green is moving from senior policy adviser to Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris to deputy chief of staff in the county administration.

    By Bill Dries July 25, 2024

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