Memphis Light, Gas and Water has amended an agreement to send funds annually to the City of Memphis.

Tennessee Valley Authority CEO Mike Skaggs said the change would, in his opinion, put TVA ahead of other utilities in the country in charging data centers for their costs. 

Tennessee gubernatorial candidate Marsha Blackburn recently tweeted that the state should close its primaries, forcing voters to choose their political affiliation when they register. 

St. Jude has a new CEO, Rachel’s Flower Shop is closing for real this time and records show what’s up with Collierville’s fire chief.

Memphis Police Department Chief C.J. Davis said she and other police brass have asked leaders of the federal law enforcement agencies making up the Memphis Safe Task Force to have a permanent presence in the city after the deployment ends.

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.

The proposed Memphis data center moratorium would block the issuance of building permits or site plans for new data centers in the city, according to a copy of the ordinance.

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A state inspection of Kid University revealed numerous violations that resulted in the death of an elementary school student after she was left on a hot bus. 

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Marquavious Washington was charged after his son accidentally shot himself with a gun found in their home.

In early July, the new director of the Memphis Public Libraries announced the City of Memphis’ library system would no longer partner with Friends of the Library, a local fundraising group. 

SpaceXAI makes a promise to Southaven, a Collierville meeting is a bust and Mollie Fontaine’s is making a comeback — but not for long.

A state inspection shows that a series of failures by the staff at Kid University directly contributed to the death of 6-year-old Winter Jones, who was left on a bus for hours on a day when the temperature reached 99 degrees.

Michael Cianciolo was shot down over Italy in 1943. More than 80 years later, his remains were buried in Memphis with full military honors.

The company said it is investing $40 million “to help strengthen the local emergency response systems.”

Also on the Tuesday agenda: a move of MATA funding, money for the Mud Island amphitheater and more.

The four applicants include three prosecutors and an attorney with the Tennessee Innocence Project.

Civic engagement is the watchword this week. 

MLGW is prepared for cyber attacks (but not expecting them), local real estates pros talk AI and we set expectations for Tiger football.

Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis said major offenses, including homicide, aggravated assault, robbery and burglary, have declined significantly compared to previous years.

Also in the political roundup: a look at turnout in the Nov. 3 general election, Gov. Bill Lee on the mix of public and private and a possible Senate vacancy, campaign sign rules and write-ins.

Lakeland Commissioner Connie McCarter has entered the mayor’s race against incumbent Josh Roman, offering a contrast of style and direction of government.

Although Memphis Light, Gas and Water hasn’t been targeted by recent cyberattacks, utility officials promise Memphians they remain hypervigilant to keep the water supply safe.

In 2001, Bob Estes won the Memphis pro golf tournament. Sunday, he was back in town reuniting with familiar faces.

Also happening this week: We get an update on the Wolf River Greenway, and municipal candidates have an election deadline.

“Jesus saved me from suicide,” Joshua Oldham said. “He did so much for me. And because I love and appreciate him, the least I can do is start a business for his purposes.”