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    Residents, activists voice concerns, hear details of xAI project

    The meeting hosted by MLGW alongside Memphis City Council member Pearl Walker came after months of community worry about the project, which promises to add the electrical equivalent of several thousand homes to the utility’s distribution system. 

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    By Samuel Hardiman August 11, 2024
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    Permits not required for temporary xAI turbines

    Environmental activists have raised concerns about emissions from the site as well as impact on the region’s drinking water. 

    By Samuel Hardiman August 10, 2024
  • Premium High School Sports

    Prep football 2024: Fairley aiming to take advantage of even-numbered year

    Several key returnees on both sides of the ball have the Fairley Bulldogs poised to take one step further.

    By John Varlas August 09, 2024
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    Howard Robertson: The thing about us

    “Not enough of us understand or respect what Memphis truly is. The Mississippi River is a confluence of 10 to 12 rivers that become one. Memphis is a confluence of cultures. Rich and poor. City and country. Religious and secular. Black and white.”

    By Howard Robertson August 05, 2024
  • High School Sports

    Prep football 2024: After two seasons of frustrating early exits, Sheffield looks to break through

    Mr. Football winner Radarious Jackson, standout lineman Isaiah Lackey and a talented supporting cast looking to take the next step.

    By John Varlas August 01, 2024
  • Music

    What’s next for Aretha Franklin’s birthplace after it was sold on courthouse steps

    Local preservationist Anasa Troutman purchased the house in a foreclosure sale. 

    By King Jemison July 17, 2024
  • Business

    Board runs over contentious Westwood gas station

    “They bring crime. People hanging out, shootings, killings,” one board member said. However, the applicant says he wants a family business in the neighborhood.

    By Jody Callahan July 11, 2024
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    $10 Deal: Mr. Rusty’s Italian beef

    I got my Italian beef sandwich the only way I know how: hot and dipped. It may or may not sound sexy to you, but this is actual Italian beef terminology. Before you order one, let’s talk about the lingo.

    By Joshua Carlucci July 05, 2024
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    Fourth of July fireworks and festivities guide

    Want to see sparks fly this week? There are fireworks shows planned for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff July 01, 2024
  • Free with sign-up South Memphis

    Pine Hill clubhouse named for Black golf pioneers

    Cleophus Hudson, who learned the game while working as a caddie at Memphis Country Club, helped integrate Pine Hill. His son Charles founded the Mid-South Junior Golf Association.

    By King Jemison June 24, 2024
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    Bus shelter art of jookin’ dancers ‘like the Rocky statue for Memphis’

    Muralist Brandon Marshall said he designed the Hickory Hill images to inspire drivers and bus riders with uplifting pictures of “a strong cultural asset for the city.”

    By King Jemison June 21, 2024
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    Environmental groups push for transparency around xAI

    Environmental groups are asking Memphis Light, Gas and Water to slow down approvals for xAI’s supercomputer construction in southwest Memphis.

    By Samuel Hardiman June 19, 2024
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    Real magic: Trio’s nonprofit began with haircuts and graduated to hugs

    In Whitehaven, Magic Dads are buying kids backpacks and school supplies, giving them haircuts and making sure they have a positive male role model.

    By Ron Maxey June 16, 2024
  • South Memphis

    ‘It’s about transforming lives,’ mayor says, as he cuts ribbon on latest South City addition

    The ribbon-cutting Thursday, June 13, of a new senior-citizen apartment building at the former Foote Homes was also a look back at the longer timeline of the city’s move to mixed-income communities.

    By Bill Dries June 13, 2024
  • Update Arts & Culture

    Memphis hosts a variety of Juneteenth celebrations

    One event, Tone’s music festival, features Memphis rap legend Juicy J and Memphis producer HitKidd.

    By Kambui Bomani June 13, 2024
  • free with sign-up South Memphis

    Miss Crumpy’s distribution center opens in Whitehaven

    Freda Crump moved back to Memphis from Atlanta and wanted to find a way to “stay in the industry but in a different capacity and still honor and respect the legacy that my dad had built.”

    By Christin Yates June 09, 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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    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Neighborhoods

    Next-to-last phase of $187M Foote Homes redevelopment is complete

    The development involves transforming the 712-unit Foote Homes into a mixed-income neighborhood with 393 replacement units, 126 mid-range affordable units and 193 market-rate units.

    By Sophia Surrett June 13, 2024
  • City of Memphis

    Southwest Memphis center reopens, re-anchoring community

    The Riverview Community Center got a $2.3 million renovation that includes more natural light in the gym and rooms for exercise, games and computers along with a new exterior.

    By Bill Dries May 29, 2024
  • Food News

    Grilled Asparagus restaurant returning — in Whitehaven

    The Economic Development Growth Engine approved a loan to Chef Christopher Beavers, who is reopening his restaurant The Grilled Asparagus. 

    By Sophia Surrett May 15, 2024
  • Real Estate

    A convenience store, cafe and deli combo coming to Exchange Building

    Filmmaker Miroslav Mitic is opening the Dream Magic Daily Market on the ground floor of the Exchange Building. 

    By Sophia Surrett May 15, 2024
  • Business

    Graphic Packaging to lay off 73 workers, close plant in July

    The layoffs will begin in early July and conclude by the end of the month.

    By Jane Roberts May 14, 2024

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