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City council pushes for plan on Mud Island monorail, amphitheater

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s been eight years since the last monorail car crossed Wolf River Harbor to Mud Island Park, and since concerts brought crowds to the riverfront amphitheater. Tuesday, several city council members asked Memphis River Parks Partnership’s leader for an update and pressed for a plan to get things moving at the park, […]

Memphis, TN · 1d

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Next Stop: Your New Career with MATA!

The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) is visiting Memphis Public Libraries to connect job seekers with exciting career opportunities!. Stop by one of four locations to explore available positions, meet the MATA team, and learn how you can help keep Memphis moving. Upcoming Dates & Locations:. November 10 – Raleigh...

Memphis, TN · 3d
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Memphis transit advocates seek answers on MATA leadership

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Two transit advocacy groups are calling for answers about the future of the Memphis Area Transit Authority amid ongoing concerns about bus service. Citizens for Better Service and the Memphis Bus Riders Union are urging Mayor Paul Young to clarify when MATA operating trustee Rodrick Holmes will step down, when the new board will hold its first public meeting, and when it will hire a new MATA president with transit experience.

Memphis, TN · 12h
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Lanes reopen after crash involving school bus on I-240

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A crash involving a school bus is caused temporary traffic delays on Interstate 240 Monday morning. The crash happened around 7:20 a.m. westbound I-240 near GetWell Road. Memphis police say no one was injured and no students were on the bus at the time of the...

Memphis, TN · 2d
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Memphis gas prices drop 32 cents in past 4 weeks, but high diesel costs threaten holiday shopping budgets

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis drivers are seeing some relief at the gas pump as prices continue to fall, but experts warn that elevated fuel costs could still put a strain on household budgets heading into the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. According to GasBuddy, gasoline prices in Memphis have dropped...

Memphis, TN · 1d

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CharterUP expands in Mid-South, open positions in Memphis and Southaven

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – CharterUP, a charter bus marketplace and transportation technology platform has opened offices in Memphis and Southaven, the company announced Monday. The offices will serve as the company’s regional operations hub, giving customers a local team for planning, dispatch, account management, and on-site support, the company said.

Memphis, TN · 6h

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TDOT launching automated detection system for wrong-way drivers

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphians are going to have to prepare lane closures starting this week. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is getting ready to prepare to try a new technology overnight. While this may be inconvenient right now, it's for you and other drivers' safety, as they work to prevent...

Memphis, TN · 2d

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Transit Advocates Call for Updates On MATA Leadership

The Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA) is expected to remain under a city trusteeship until the Spring of 2027. During a media availability on Monday, November 9th, Memphis Mayor Paul Young said Rodrick Holmes would remain as the agency’s city trustee — despite earlier plans for Holmes to exit the role at the end of this year.

Memphis, TN · 1d

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Lanes reopen after semi-truck overturned on I-40 in Fayette County

FAYETTE COUNTY, Tenn. (WMC) - An overturned semi-truck closed eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 40 in Fayette County early Sunday morning. The Tennessee Department of Transportation reported the overturned vehicle at 5:18 a.m. on I-40 in Fayette County, near mile marker 39. According to Fayette County EMA, all lanes...

Fayette County, TN · 3d

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Bus stuck in ditch sparks fresh traffic concerns at troubled Whitehaven intersection

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Residents in a Whitehaven neighborhood are once again calling for action after a worker transport bus became stuck in a ditch Wednesday evening, creating major traffic backups at an intersection that has already been the focus of community complaints. The incident happened at North Tulane Road...

Memphis, TN · 7d

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Lanes reopened on I-240, Jackson, after closure due to severe flooding

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Severe flooding on Interstate 240 caused lane closures Sunday morning, Memphis Police say. Just before 8 a.m. MPD says severe flooding north of the intersection diverted all northbound lanes on I-240 to the Jackson exit. As of noon, the flooding has cleared, and northbound lanes were...

Memphis, TN · 10d

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I-240 traffic resumes following severe flood diversion

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Northbound traffic on Interstate 240 is back open after traffic was diverted to the Jackson exit due to severe flooding, Memphis Police said on Sunday. All northbound lanes have been reopened, MPD said.

Memphis, TN · 10d

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End of daylight savings time could mean increased driver danger

MEMPHIS, TENN. - Daylight Saving Time is over; that means the sun rises and sets earlier. Experts say the change in daylight creates new threats for drivers and pedestrians. AAA says the danger is in the lower visibility drivers will experience due to early sunsets and the glare of the sun during the morning commute.

Memphis, TN · 9d

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Shelby Drive Set to Reopen in Collierville With Ribbon-Cutting Monday, Nov. 2

Collierville has scheduled a ribbon-cutting for Monday, November 2, 2026, to mark the reopening of Shelby Drive, a stretch of roadway that has been under construction as part of a major widening project between Sycamore Road and Highway 72. The road is set to officially reopen to traffic after that ceremony.

Collierville, TN · 12d

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Collierville set for Shelby Drive reopening

COLLIERVILLE, Tenn. (WMC) - Shelby Drive is set to reopen in Collierville. A ribbon-cutting is scheduled for Monday, November 2, with the road officially reopening afterward. The Town of Collierville said road work is complete seven months ahead of schedule. The road work included widening the former two-lane road between...

Collierville, TN · 13d

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You Can Board an Overnight Train in Memphis and Wake Up in Chicago

Leave Memphis at 10:45 p.m. and reach downtown Chicago at 9:15 the next morning. That’s the published schedule for Amtrak’s City of New Orleans: 10½ hours, with no train changes. The biggest choice is what you’ll sleep on. Coach buys a reclining seat. A private room provides...

Memphis, TN · 14d

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Stateline road businesses fear new xAI truck route could worsen Southaven traffic

SOUTHAVEN, Miss. - Business owners along Stateline Road said traffic is already a daily struggle, and a new truck routing change tied to construction at the xAI data center has many worried that congestion could soon get worse. The concern comes after Memphis implemented new restrictions on truck traffic along...

Southaven, MS · 20d

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Memphis cracks down on trucks in Whitehaven after residents sound alarm near school

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis is cracking down on heavy trucks in a Whitehaven neighborhood after residents raised concerns about dangerous traffic near an elementary school. The city recently imposed new restrictions designed to move 18-wheelers, dump trucks and cement trucks away from Holmes Road and part of Tulane Road, where residents have complained for months about heavy traffic, backups and safety concerns.

Memphis, TN · 21d

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Congressional candidate provides update after crash on I-240 near Walnut Grove

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Three people, including congressional candidate Heidi Kuhn, were injured Friday night in a crash on Interstate 240 at Walnut Grove. A 3-vehicle crash blocked several lanes along I-240E on Friday night just before 7:30 p.m. Three people were transported to the hospital in non-critical condition. According...

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Lanes cleared after multi-vehicle crash on I-240

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -A multi-vehicle crash is causing delays on Interstate 240 westbound Thursday morning. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the crash was reported just after 6 a.m. on I-240 near State Route 385. TDOT says three left lanes of four lanes were blocked, but have since cleared.

Memphis, TN · 20d