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The Commercial Appeal

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Population loss in Mid-South called 'crisis' with opportunity at region talk

It’s common knowledge that Memphis’s population is in decline, with thousands leaving in recent years. And MidSouth Development District Director Anna McQuiston isn’t beating around the bush about what that means for Memphis. “I'm not here this afternoon to tell you that everything is fine … It’s a crisis,” she said. The MidSouth Development District held a State of the Region conference Nov. 5 that didn’t hold back on what needs to change to reduce that decline and give actionable goals for the community leaders, investors and business owners who packed Crosstown Theater. The conference reiterated a clear mantra - work together and collaborate, across city, county and state lines, because the need for change is urgent. McQuiston emphasized the organization's slogan for the event: "One Region. One Team. One Future." Downtown data: State of Downtown talk highlights growth, upcoming projects in Memphis “Our theme this year, 'One region. One team. One future … we believe it's a survival strategy,” she said. “Our region's population is declining. In 2025 alone, our six counties' population declined by 4,134 residents. That's 11 people a day.” McQuiston called the decline a "disaster," comparing it to the exodus that happened in the 1870s with

Memphis, TN · 3d

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K. Carbon Explains Why West Memphis Is Not Memphis: “You In a Whole New State”

Rapper K. Carbon is making one thing clear: just because a city has Memphis in its name doesn’t mean Memphis natives claim it as part of their hometown. During a recent appearance on The Baller Alert Show, the Memphis rapper broke down the difference between Memphis, Tennessee, and West Memphis, Arkansas, explaining why locals don’t consider the two places the same.

West Memphis, AR · 2d
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New Millington VA Clinic Expands Access to Care for Mid-South Veterans

VA Memphis Healthcare System celebrated the opening of the Millington VA Clinic during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in October. More than 3,500 Veterans have received care at the new Millington VA Clinic since its June opening, marking a significant expansion of health care access for Veterans in northern Shelby County and surrounding communities.

Millington, TN · 2d
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TOMEKA BUTLER: Don’t just pass through West Memphis, Pine Bluff

For generations, cities like West Memphis have watched opportunity pass through on highways, railways, and waterways, often headed somewhere else. That story is changing. As chairwoman of the Arkansas Black Mayors Association, I work alongside mayors who lead some of our state’s most resilient communities. I see how hard they fight to improve infrastructure, create jobs, and prepare their cities for investment, often with limited resources and far too little recognition. That perspective compels me to share what is happening in West Memphis and Pine Bluff because their progress carries a message for communities across Arkansas.

West Memphis, AR · 2d
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Bank of America cardholders get free admission to National Civil Rights Museum

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can visit the National Civil Rights Museum for free Sunday as part of the bank’s Museums on Us program. Bank of America has partnered with the museum to offer free general admission to Memphis...

Memphis, TN · 1d

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Tennessee: Democrat State Rep. Justin Pearson Concedes to Republican While Decrying ‘Attacks on Democracy’

Tennessee State Rep. Justin J. Pearson (D) lost his race for the 9th Congressional District and conceded to State Sen. Brent Taylor (R) on Wednesday after the midterm elections on Tuesday. Taylor received about 2,500 more votes than his Democrat opponent, the Tennessee Outlook reported. “Pearson will continue to serve...

Tennessee · 2d

WREG

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Former City Councilman eyes Brent Taylor’s state Senate seat

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An election to replace Brent Taylor’s state Senate seat hasn’t been called yet, but Kemp Conrad is throwing his hat in the ring. The Republican former Memphis City Councilman made the announcement Friday on his Substack. “I am running for Tennessee Senate District 31 to be a strong voice for Shelby County […]

Memphis, TN · 2d

Daily Helmsman

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Tennessee Democrat breaks gerrymander and wins big in the polls

Tennessee Democratic Party broke a Republican gerrymander and flipped seven state legislative seats on Tuesday night during the midterm elections. Despite heavy partisan gerrymandering passed in May to have all nine of Tennessee’s congressional districts favor Republicans, Democrats broke the gerrymander with Victoria Broderick winning TN-4, which contains Nashville, Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee, in a massive upset, according Tennessee Secretary of State.

Tennessee · 4d

The Commercial Appeal

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Best Memphis bars for Thanksgiving Eve? 9 spots worth a visit

There's something special about Thanksgiving Eve in Memphis. It's the unofficial homecoming — a night when college students return from campuses like Ole Miss , Auburn or UT, former Memphians excitedly come back home to celebrate the holidays and old friends find themselves together again, if only for one fun evening. It's a night filled with nostalgia, familiar faces, unexpected encounters and maybe a pitcher or two of Michelob Light. High school friends and old flames reunite, former classmates catch up, and favorite hometown haunts become the sentimental backdrop for stories, laughter and a whole lot of reminiscing. So whether you're in the mood for live music, craft cocktails, a packed dance floor or a laid-back neighborhood hangout, Memphis has a spot for everyone looking to reconnect and celebrate the people who make this great place home. Here are some places worth putting on your Thanksgiving Eve itinerary. Old Dominick Distillery 305 S Front St. | olddominick.com You can't talk about the best bars to visit on Thanksgiving Eve without highlighting the "Memphis Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl of 2026." As one of the busiest and most exciting evenings of the year for nightlife, Thanksgiving Eve is the perfect time

Memphis, TN · 3d

WREG

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Memphis educator fights to close literacy gap in TN

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Last year’s TCAP scores showed improvements in literacy rates among third graders in the state, with nearly 42% reading and writing on grade level. But there are remaining challenges when it comes to children’s literacy in Tennessee. In this week’s Bright Spot, WREG’s Raven Copeland shows how a local educator is helping […]

Memphis, TN · 3d

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Chalkbeat reporter examines teacher retention in Memphis-Shelby County Schools

Chalkbeat Tennessee reporter Bri Hatch joins Action News 5 to discuss why teachers are leaving Memphis-Shelby County Schools, the impact on students and efforts to retain educators.

Memphis, TN · 2d

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New Memphis program aims to empower girls through mentorship, life skills

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - 21 Shades of Pink Empowerment held an opening celebration Saturday for its new program designed to empower girls around Memphis. Organizers and families had an opportunity to learn about the program’s mission and the opportunities it offers. The community-based program serves girls ages 10 to...

Memphis, TN · 1d

USA TODAY

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Data center boom could leave Americans 'on the hook' for big costs

The reporting was supported by a grant from the Pulitzer Center . MEMPHIS, TN — More than three decades after serving in Operation Desert Storm, Loretta Young Thornton never expected the sounds of war to follow her home. Thornton, 66, spent nearly 25 years in the Tennessee Army National Guard, serving as a military police officer before retiring as a decorated sergeant in 2004. She also built a career with the U.S. Postal Service. After a lifetime of work, she poured her savings into a modest, four-bedroom home built in the 1920s on a secluded two-acre lot in Memphis, near the Mississippi state line. She named it Serenity. When Thornton bought the house in 2014, the surrounding woods were home to deer, squirrels, hawks and wild turkeys. At night, she listened to the calls of owls, including one she affectionately called her boyfriend. Then the trees came down, sending clouds of dust swirling toward Thornton's home. In their place rose Colossus 2, a massive data center built for billionaire Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI. The sprawling complex, designed to house thousands of powerful computer chips to train the next generation of AI models, sits just across the railroad tracks

Memphis, TN · 1d

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Greater Memphis Chamber names new President & CEO

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Greater Memphis Chamber has selected Joshua Gunn as its next president and chief executive officer following a nationwide search, the organization announced Friday. Gunn brings extensive chamber and municipal economic development experience to the role. Most recently, he served as the Director of the Office...

Memphis, TN · 2d

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Your Weekly Guide to the Arts in Memphis

Plan for an encore, a soiree, a museum grand opening, and a first look inside Overton Park’s renewed greenhouse for ARTSmemphis’ Green House Party benefiting local artists and arts organizations. Discover dozens of arts experiences and events this week on ARTSmemphis’ calendar: artsmemphis.org/event-calendar. Indie Memphis Film Festival...

Memphis, TN · 23h

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Shelby County launches Mobile Mayor’s Office to bring services directly to residents

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The County Mayor's office launched the Mobile Mayor's Office, a way to get things done for the Shelby County residents without having residents make the trip to downtown. Mickell Lowery said it's a way for people to see their elected officials. "Sometimes the only time you see...

Shelby County, TN · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Sources confirm death of former Shelby Co. Judge Melissa Boyd

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Former Shelby County Criminal Court Judge Melissa Boyd has died, sources confirm. Her cause of death is currently unknown. Tennessee State Representative Torrey Harris wrote a social media post regarding her passing Saturday. In the post, Harris recounted a recent heartwarming reunion with Boyd while standing in line at the polls for Election Day.

Shelby County, TN · 1d

WREG

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Central Station in Memphis sells to new investors

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Central Station in Downtown Memphis has been sold, and the new plans for it could give the South Main district a big boost. There has been plenty of buzz for months along South Main in downtown Memphis about what was to come at the iconic Central Station, already home to a hotel. […]

Memphis, TN · 3d