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    Germantown alderman will not seek reelection

    One Germantown alderman shared he does not plan to seek reelection. However, he plans to remain engaged in the suburb and continue to serve its residents.

    By Abigail Warren June 07, 2024
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    U of M gets wheels turning on electric and automated trucking

    The University of Memphis, with $1.5 million from National Science Foundation and industry leaders, will open the Center for Electrified and Automated Trucking in August.

    By Jane Roberts June 11, 2024
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    Memphis veteran charged with murder may have targeted others

    Memphis police are investigating whether a U.S. Army veteran charged with killing a homeless man has targeted other homeless people in the city, a spokesperson said.

    By The Associated Press June 07, 2024
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    The Early Word: Why billionaire Musk chose us; where to get a millionaire pie

    U of M jumps on the AI train, the Liberty Bowl needs answers and Zinnie’s is closing (but not forever).

    By Bianca Phillips June 07, 2024
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    Exclusive: Other Musk companies could consider Memphis; supercomputer will use 100K Nvidia chips

    A source who spoke with The Daily Memphian exclusively on Thursday shed light on why the company chose Memphis, including the city’s ample land at fair prices. 

    By Samuel Hardiman, Sophia Surrett June 07, 2024
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    Arlington poaches new middle school principal from Germantown

    After a stint in administration at Houston High School, Shannon Blackburn will become principal at Arlington Middle School officially beginning next month.

    By Michael Waddell June 07, 2024
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    Shelby County Juvenile Court building expected to reopen in July

    The Shelby County Juvenile Court building, which has been closed indefinitely since April, could reopen next month.

    By Aarron Fleming June 06, 2024
  • Education

    U of M will invest $1M in AI ventures after xAI announcement

    Elon Musk’s investment triggered a response that will include new professors in traditional AI fields and incentives for others to align their research in AI applications. 

    By Jane Roberts June 06, 2024
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    Construction begins on Tom Lee Park’s boardwalk

    The flyway is a boardwalk that will lead to a view of the Mississippi River from an overlook where Tom Lee Park becomes Ashburn-Coppock Park.

    By Bill Dries June 06, 2024
  • Education

    U of M names STEM Research building for longtime supporter

    The facility’s technology labs are built to prepare engineering students for what might be possible through the rest of the century.

    By Jane Roberts June 09, 2024
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    The Early Word: Musk brings xAI to Memphis, eats challah French toast

    U of M tuition is going up, a Germantown triathlete is going to the Olympics and golfers play 99 holes at Overton. 

    By Bianca Phillips June 06, 2024
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    What does xAI’s arrival mean for Memphis’ water supply and electric grid?

    The arrival of xAI’s “gigafactory of compute” could pose new challenges and opportunities for the region’s electric grid. 

    By Samuel Hardiman June 11, 2024
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Memphis skaters celebrate Tyre Nichols’ birthday

    “My son is a skater,” RowVaughn Wells said of her son Tyre Nichols, who would have been 31 on Wednesday, June 5. “That was his passion. Anytime the skating community wants to honor my son, I’ll be there.”

    By Jody Callahan June 05, 2024
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    Bartlett incumbents ready to run for new terms this fall

    As candidates can begin pulling petitions later this month, the incumbents in six Bartlett offices on the Nov. 5 ballot intend to run to retain their seats.

    By Michael Waddell June 05, 2024
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    Hill: Let’s hope the Overton 99 becomes par for the course

    When a workout nut and a golf addict got together in Memphis, they created one of the city’s biggest fundraisers for youth golf in the city. 

    By Drew Hill September 18, 2024
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    Leaders, lawmakers applaud xAI plans for Memphis as ‘historic’

    Reaction to word of an AI supercomputer coming to southwest Memphis drew bipartisan support from elected and other officials in the city and the region.

    By Bill Dries June 05, 2024
  • Education

    Tuition rises at U of M, starting with 3.71% hike for in-state residents

    It is the largest increase in eight years, a reflection of rising costs, decreases in state funding and a precipitous drop in the number of freshmen expected this fall.

    By Jane Roberts June 05, 2024
  • Business

    Elon Musk-founded xAI to build ‘gigafactory of compute’ in Memphis

    The facility could be worth billions of dollars and be one of the most advanced computing sites in the world.

    By Samuel Hardiman June 06, 2024
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    The Early Word: Dory’s story ends, and BlueOval’s manager says goodbye

    Crosstown Mound is sold, Bob’s Barksdale is closed and our readers tell us where to find the best pizza in Memphis.

    By Bianca Phillips June 05, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    City Council delays budget; moves ahead on Crosstown Mound, museums

    In addition to delaying the budget, Memphis City Council approved the sale of the Crosstown Mound. And it approved a management agreement for four city museums.

    By Bill Dries June 05, 2024
  • Education

    MSCS leader receives a death threat

    An anonymous caller recently threatened Memphis-Shelby County Schools' new superintendent through phone calls to her brother, according to a police report.

    By Aarron Fleming June 04, 2024
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    Brent Taylor addresses crime, ‘making Memphis matter’ in Collierville

    Sen. Brent Taylor, R-Eads, spoke at Collierville’s Rotary Club Tuesday, saying if Memphis doesn’t handle its crime issue, it will become an “example of a failed American city.”

    By Abigail Warren June 04, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    ‘What could we gain?’: Council remains skeptical of MLGW voting seats for suburbs

    The Memphis City Council once again expressed broad skepticism of adding voting suburban seats to the Memphis, Light, Gas and Water board. 

    By Samuel Hardiman June 04, 2024
  • Spirit of Memphis

    Forever young: Seniors prove you’re never too old for prom

    The 60 and older prom was a groovy way to get Shelby County seniors out of the house and onto the dance floor. “One of my favorite things I ever heard was that this is the best party that they’ve ever been to on a Monday.”

    By Kambui Bomani June 06, 2024
  • Neighborhoods

    I-55 Mississippi River bridge closing for two weeks

    The Interstate 55 Bridge over the Mississippi River will close Sunday, June 9, for two weeks. 

    By Kambui Bomani June 04, 2024

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