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COGIC Leaves Memphis Again as Holy Convocation Kicks Off Three-Year St. Louis Run

More than 35,000 members of the Church of God in Christ are gathering in St. Louis this week as the denomination's Holy Convocation returns to the America's Center, kicking off a three-year run that pulls the massive annual gathering away from Memphis for the second time in the church's history. The move comes after years of friction over hotel rooms and convention space in the Bluff City, and it leaves some local church leaders hoping the Convocation eventually finds its way back home.

Memphis, TN · 5d

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Walmart brings drone delivery to West Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Walmart is now bringing drone delivery service to West Memphis, Arkansas. Mayor McClendon joined Walmart, Wing Drone Delivery, city officials, and community leaders Monday for the official ribbon-cutting celebrating the arrival of the Mid-South’s first drone delivery service, the city of West Memphis said. Standard delivery fees will apply per order, but […]

West Memphis, AR · 4d

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Layoffs Surge 341% In Majority-Black County Amid Rising National Black Unemployment

Layoffs in majority-Black Shelby County surged 341% in the first half of 2026 as national unemployment among Black workers climbed to 7% in September, raising concerns about the economic stability of Black households.

Shelby County, TN · 7d

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2 charged with illegal voting in federal elections in West Tennessee

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. (WBBJ) - Two foreign nationals are facing federal charges for allegedly voting illegally in recent elections across West Tennessee, federal prosecutors announced. An indictment alleges Cesar Sanchez Correa, 44, a citizen of Mexico, voted in Haywood County during the 2024 election. Investigators said Sanchez Correa falsely and...

Haywood County, TN · 5d

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Good News in the 901: A Giving Birthday, Overton Park at 125, a Food Drive and More

Some weeks the best Memphis good news comes from the smallest person in the room. A young boy gave up his birthday presents to feed neighbors Downtown, Overton Park is turning 125, and a holiday food drive is just getting going. Plenty worth passing along, so here is the latest good news from around the city.

Memphis, TN · 2d

Tennessee Lookout

Blackburn took campaign gifts from TVA board nominees while backing their candidacies

This story was originally published by The Institute for Public Service Reporting Memphis. Marsha Blackburn brimmed with enthusiasm when she introduced Mitch Graves at a Senate confirmation hearing last fall. A veteran Memphis healthcare executive, Graves had been nominated by President Trump to serve on the board of the Tennessee Valley Authority, and Blackburn left […]

Tennessee · 5d

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Southaven official addresses growing data center footprint

Elon Musk indicated over the weekend that more data center development is coming, while discussing current SpaceXAI facilities in Memphis on social media on Saturday, Oct. 31. On Saturday, he responded to an X post about his Memphis data centers and seemed to indicate two additional data center projects were underway in North Mississippi: "Spam" and "Gun Range."

Southaven, MS · 4d

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Taylor victory shows gerrymandering works in Tennessee, for now

When a majority of the Supreme Court sanctioned political gerrymandering, the state’s Republican majority went to work. District 9 was divided into three parts. That was the beginning of Memphians going to work. Joining with other Tennesseans, they knocked on doors, called neighbors, gathered in joy and purpose. Not just for a candidate but to assert their right to fair and chosen representation.

Tennessee · 3d

WATN Local Memphis

Too close to call in Miss. Senate election

Mississippi · 2d

WATN Local Memphis

Update from the polls in Tennessee's governor's race

Tennessee · 2d

WATN Local Memphis

Mixed reactions to Tennessee's first woman Governor

Tennessee · 2d

WATN Local Memphis

Election Night Recap

Mississippi · 2d

whatnow.com

New Smoke Shop Proposed for Memphis

An exciting and varied new concept may be headed to Memphis in the near future. Registered as “HookHer LLC”, a new smoke shop attached, unexpectedly, to a tax office is hoping to make its home on Broad Avenue. The concept has submitted a zoning letter to the Memphis...

Memphis, TN · 5d

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Vehicles line up overnight for weekend food giveaway in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Cars began lining up at 9 p.m. Friday for a weekend food giveaway, and the line stretched about a half mile before sunrise Saturday. Vehicles lined up all night Friday into the morning hours Saturday. Before sunrise, the line stretched from the St. Patrick’s church parking lot at FedExForum and wrapped around the block past Progressive Missionary Baptist Church on Vance Avenue.

Memphis, TN · 4d

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Voting in Shelby County mostly smooth, officials say

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Election Commission says there were minor issues on election day, but overall, the day went smoothly without any major problems at the polls for voters. This comes as Tennessee’s secretary of state reports that 25 Shelby County voters cast ballots outside of the required early voting hours. WREG’s Raven […]

Shelby County, TN · 3d

Mississippi Today

Mississippi voters report problems amid heavy midterm turnout

The secretary of state's office on Tuesday said that its elections hotline had seen a high volume of calls and reports of late-opening precincts, voting machines being temporarily down and issues with voters verifying their registration status.

Mississippi · 3d

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Kustoff claims victory in race for Tennessee’s redrawn US House District 8

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Incumbent Republican U.S. Representative David Kustoff is declaring himself the winner in the race for Tennessee’s newly redrawn 8th Congressional District. As of 11 p.m. Tuesday, Kustoff leads the race with 51.6% of the vote, while Democratic candidate Heidi Kuhn trails with 46.4%. Polls closed...

Tennessee · 3d

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Memphians vote in favor of 3 city charter referendums on election ballot

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The results are in for several proposed changes to the Memphis City Charter. Memphis voters saw three charter referendums on the midterm ballot and voted in favor of all three. Ordinance 59-66 Just over 65% of voters opted “for” City of Memphis Charter Referendum Ordinance 59-66,...

Memphis, TN · 3d

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Memphis voters pass three city charter referendums

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis voters had more than candidates to consider on election day. They also weighed in on three city charter referendums. The three referendums address how city government operates, from protections for public library workers to greater transparency for lobbyists. Election results show that all three measures passed, including changes to civil service […]

Memphis, TN · 3d

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