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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
  • Premium The Early Word

    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
  • South Memphis

    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
  • City of Memphis

    ‘The city has to stop doing bad deals:’ Council sounds off as Liberty Park is underwater

    “This is a 100-year deal ... The city has to stop doing bad deals,” said Memphis City Councilman Chase Carlisle about development at Liberty Park.

    By Samuel Hardiman June 04, 2024
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    The Early Word: Council, Commission talk taxes, Memphis gets (Super)lo

    Memphis dips into rainy day fund for FedExForum, airport giant Larry Cox remembered and Tiger coaches talk.

    By Chris Herrington June 04, 2024
  • Shelby County

    Shelby County sees uptick in sexually transmitted infections

    Shelby County’s syphilis rates have increased since 2018 — more than 100% overall and more than 150% among people ages 15-19. 

    By Aisling Mäki June 04, 2024
  • Shelby County

    Commission votes down call for mediation in juvenile detention center dispute

    Commissioner Mick Wright said the sheriff and Juvenile Court judge need to talk about who will run the juvenile detention center. But his nonbinding resolution suggesting arbitration got voted down Monday.

    By Bill Dries June 04, 2024
  • Shelby County

    County Commission postpones budget vote, says Regional One, new schools may have to wait

    The County Commission delayed final votes Monday on every part of the budget process including setting the tax rate. Several commissioners are saying the three big capital projects in the budget might have to be prioritized.

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    Commission votes down call for mediation in juvenile detention center dispute

    By Bill Dries June 04, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    City Council starts to adjust budget, whittling down 75-cent tax hike

    The council will take a final vote on increasing the solid-waste fee by nearly $7 a month — and it will vote on management for four Memphis museums, including the Pink Palace.

    By Bill Dries June 04, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Man charged in Memphis crime ring gets lengthy prison sentence

    Carl Turner, one of the original defendants indicted last year for his involvement in a citywide theft ring, pleaded guilty. 

    By Aarron Fleming June 03, 2024
  • Public Safety

    Trial date rescheduled for defendants in Young Dolph’s killing

    The trial was initially scheduled to begin June 3, but Luke Evans, Justin Johnson’s attorney, filed a motion May 14 to reschedule it to allow for expert testimony and hearing.

    By Julia Baker June 03, 2024

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