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City continues to hear concerns about data centers

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis City Council and some Memphis residents met Monday to discuss legislation over data centers. This comes just weeks after council members voted for a 135-day moratorium on new data centers, nearly two years after SpaceXAI’s arrival. City of Memphis’ Chief Operating Officer says he and his team spent weeks in […]

Memphis, TN · 3d

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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 · 2d

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DeSoto County passes kratom ban

DESOTO CO., Miss. (WMC) - Kratom sales are now banned in DeSoto County, Mississippi. On Nov. 2, the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance prohibiting the sale, distribution and manufacturing of kratom products “to protect the public health, safety and welfare of its residents.”. Natural kratom is...

Desoto County, MS · 2d

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Shelby County commissioner hosts town hall on proposed data center ordinance

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Conversations around data center development in unincorporated Shelby County remain in the spotlight. Shelby County Commissioner Amber Huett-Garcia hosted a town hall Monday night about her proposed data center ordinance, which would amend the Unified Development Code to set standards for large-scale data centers. People in...

Shelby County, TN · 2d

Biloxi Sun Herald

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Elon Musk company started Mississippi data center without permits, state alleges

Mississippi’s environmental regulators released details this week on a set of penalties against SpaceXAI for violating state water pollution laws by starting construction on its Southaven data center facilities without needed permits. The company first announced the potential fines to investors two weeks ago, speculating the amount could reach as much as $6.1 million. To limit pollution from construction reaching public bodies of water, state law requires companies to first obtain a permit. Without proper protections, rain, for instance, can carry debris and chemicals off construction sites and pollute natural habitats, drinking water systems and recreational areas, federal regulators warn . Earlier this year, SpaceXAI – through its subsidiary, MZX Tech LLC – asked the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality for permits allowing construction within its growing Southaven footprint , which includes a power plant as well as land to build a $20 billion data center facility called MACROHARDRR. But during a July meeting between MDEQ and MZX Tech, “it became apparent” the company had already begun construction on the land in question, impacting about 30 acres, MDEQ records show. On July 16, a day after the meeting, MDEQ staff visited Southaven and confirmed the infractions. The agency sent two

Southaven, MS · 3d

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Advocacy Groups Weigh in on MLGW Rate Hike Proposal

Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s (MLGW) price hike proposal will be voted on by city council this month, but advocates say it needs more work. In recent years, MLGW and local advocacy groups have clashed over multi-year rate hikes. “It’s painful any time we see increases, but we also...

Memphis, TN · 1d

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Memphis parents complained of a school laptop shortage. Now MSCS wants to buy 25,000 more.

Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. Memphis-Shelby County Schools leaders on Tuesday proposed a mid-year purchase of 25,000 laptops for high schoolers after parents complained that a sudden change in district technology policy this year left teachers and families scrambling. Before the first day of classes in August, MSCS quietly ended a COVID-era policy that assigned each student an individual laptop or tablet to use for online class work and testing. Amid nationwide efforts to dial back classroom technology and a new state law requiring clear technology policies for elementary school, district leaders said at the time that the decision was partially about being “more intentional” with digital resources. Chalkbeat Tennessee reported in early September that the last-minute laptop policy change hindered testing and lesson plans at White Station High School . The change took some teachers and parents by surprise and also raised concerns about students who could not bring their own devices from home. Many of the district’s laptops purchased during the pandemic are also aging out or

Memphis, TN · 2d

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Gipson to chair hearing on proposed Southaven power plant

JACKSON — Mississippi’s environmental permit board will hold a hearing Monday on a proposed Southaven power plant that would supply electricity to data centers. Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson will chair the hearing. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Permit Board will hear evidence in the matter...

Mississippi · 3d

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Memphis Botanic Garden offers creative holiday workshops and classes

Memphis Botanic Garden is offering inventive workshops and classes as the holidays approach, designed to bring out participants' inner artists and inspire them to create unique handmade gifts for loved ones. Adult Education Coordinator at Memphis Botanic Garden Carlee Zamora joined Kacky Walton to discuss a variety of offerings, including...

Memphis, TN · 2d

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Mayor Young addresses Elon Musk's tweet about Memphis

Memphis, TN · 2d

WREG

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Scott Colom vs. Cindy Hyde-Smith: Wednesday update

Mississippi · 1d

WATN Local Memphis

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25 voters allegedly voted outside of voting hours, which has the attention of the Secretary of State

Shelby County, TN · 2d

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Ooh, that smell: Weather event may explain odor over Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — What is that smell? We’ve been hearing your complaints and smelling it for ourselves the last few days in the city of Memphis — a foul odor lingering over parts of the city that some say smells like sewage or something rotten. Whatever it is, it has a whole lot of people […]

Memphis, TN · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Indoor Golf Facility Eying New Memphis Market

A popular and rapidly expanding indoor golf concept is hoping to slice its way into a new Memphis market. The Back Nine Golf franchisee Jeff Herman is scouting potential locations for a new area location, reports the Daily Memphian. Herman can already claim two area locations-one already open and operational...

Memphis, TN · 3d

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November Volunteer Opportunities in Memphis

November has a way of making everyone want to pitch in, and Memphis makes finding a spot easy 🙌 Every shift below comes from the good people at Volunteer Odyssey. A few single shifts and seasonal gigs, all pointed at getting neighbors ready for the holidays. Turkey Giveaway with...

Memphis, TN · 3d

Mississippi Today

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DeSoto County, a Republican stronghold, key to Scott Colom’s midterm election performance

Put simply, if Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith had performed as well as she did in 2020 in that one county – DeSoto – she would not be staring at a potential history-making upset.

Desoto County, MS · 4d

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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 · 5d

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Mid-South business show support with Veteran's Day discounts

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026. Hundreds of businesses across the Mid-South will show their support for the military community with free meals and other discounts. Make sure you remember these businesses will ask for a proof of service, so bring your DD214, military ID, driver's...

Memphis, TN · 2d

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Germantown approves holiday lighting program

GERMANTOWN, Tenn. – The Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen has approved this year’s holiday lighting program, which will bring festive displays to four public spaces in the city. Displays will be at the Germantown Municipal Center and City Hall, the former Iris Garden, Depot Park and Bobby...

Germantown, TN · 4d