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Application filed to demolish East Memphis bank as part of $25M development project

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - An application has been filed to demolish the First Horizon building at 4990 Poplar Avenue in East Memphis, according to records from Develop 901. The demolition plan is part of the ongoing $25 million mixed-use development project at the corner of Poplar and Mendenhall Road. The...

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This Mississippi Farm Has A Rustic Restaurant Hidden Among 120 Acres

A working farm in Mississippi runs hayrides, a corn maze, pony rides and a pumpkin patch. It also has a restaurant on the property. I can’t think of a better way to end a muddy afternoon. The farm has a petting zoo and a pirate ship playground too. There’s...

Hernando, MS · 5d

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Memphis event to help residents lower energy bills

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Want to lower your energy bill and make your home more efficient? That’s the goal of EmPOWER the Block, a fun, community-focused event bringing together the City of Memphis, TVA, Lowe’s, and other partners to give residents practical tips, hands-on demonstrations, and resources to save energy and money.

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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 · 3d

Biloxi Sun Herald

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 · 5d

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Midtown Autowerks Ditches Cooper-Young for Bigger Digs Near Liberty Park

Midtown Autowerks plans to relocate from Cooper-Young to 995 East Parkway S., near Liberty Park. The move will take the European-auto repair shop and dealership from its current site beside the Cooper-Young Trestle to a former Dollar Tree property. The Daily Memphian reported that the move is planned for later...

Tennessee Tribune

Musk Announces Two More Data Centers for Mid-South AI Expansion

MEMPHIS, TN — Elon Musk says two additional data centers tied to SpaceXAI’s expanding artificial intelligence operation in the Memphis area are expected to begin operating before the end of the year. The announcement comes as the rapid growth of the facilities faces increasing scrutiny from residents and city officials concerned about the effects of large-scale data center development.

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Realtor.com News & Insights

Memphis Inventory Grows as List Prices Fall Well Below the National Median

Memphis buyers found real negotiating room as inventory grew and list prices dropped, giving shoppers more options at lower prices.

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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 · 5d

Transport Topics Online

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PS Logistics unit buys Tennessee-based flatbed carrier Roane

Loudon County Trucking acquired Roane Transportation’s assets, expanding PS Logistics’ flatbed and Conestoga operations in East Tennessee. PS Logistics has acquired 32 carriers and five non-asset logistics operations since 2016, underscoring its deal-driven expansion strategy. The Roane deal resumed PS Logistics’ carrier acquisitions after none in 2025, following...

Tennessee · 4d

WATN Local Memphis

Mayor Young addresses Elon Musk's tweet about Memphis

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Jabil seeks more than 300 workers at Byhalia manufacturing facility

BYHALIA — Jabil is seeking to fill more than 300 full-time jobs at its Byhalia manufacturing facility and is offering walk-in interviews through the end of November or until the positions are filled. The openings include assemblers, material handlers, quality inspectors, shipping and receiving clerks, engineers, supply chain professionals,...

Byhalia, MS · 4d

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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...

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The Trailer and the Grid: Inside Elon Musk’s Next Relocation Gambit

Following a catastrophic showing in Texas politics last week, one in which his financially-backed Republican candidates were swept out of office after he blew through some $250 million of his fortune, tech’s favorite parlor game is, Where in the world is Elon Musk moving?. Consider this scene: On a...

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East Memphis bank set to come down for new development

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An application for demolition was filed Monday for a four-story bank at Poplar and Mendenhall, as part of a major redevelopment plan at a major East Memphis corner. The demolition would take down the First Horizon Bank at 4990 Poplar. That site is next door to the old Houston’s restaurant, which has […]

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Memphis Firm SSK Logistics Ghosted Workers After Reshipping Jobs, Dozens Complain

Mike Acosta thought he had landed a solid gig after a layoff left him looking for full-time, work-from-home income to support his two children. Instead, he says he spent a month reshipping packages across the country for a company called SSK Logistics, only to be blocked and locked out of his account when it came time to collect his promised pay.

Memphis, TN · 7d

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Southern Airways Express Slowly Disappears

I’ll admit that I haven’t paid much attention to Southern Airways Express in some time, but it recently caught my eye. It’s not for something the airline has done, but rather it’s more about what it hasn’t done. It seems that this airline has all but given up, and it’s well on its way to disappearing for good.

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Magnolia State Live

Musk announces two new Mississippi data centers amid concerns with traffic, construction and resources

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI is constructing two additional data centers in Southaven, bringing the company’s total footprint in the Memphis metropolitan area to six facilities, officials confirmed. The new sites on Tulane Road—code-named “Gun Range” at a former municipal training facility and “Spam”...

Southaven, MS · 8d

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Data center cooling tech company to add 96 jobs in Memphis: Chamber

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A manufacturer of energy-efficient cooling technologies for data centers and commercial facilities is growing in the Memphis, the Greater Memphis Chamber said Tuesday. Peak+ is expanding its manufacturing operations at a new facility in Southeast Memphis at 3696 Knight Road. They plan to invest $845,000 and create 96 career opportunities. The company, […]