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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 · 13h

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Discover the New Memphis Brooks Museum of Art

The brand-new Memphis Art Museum opens its 123,500-square-foot campus to the public on Dec. 6, 2026, providing a world-class new home for the museum’s collection of more than 10,000 artworks. Located in the heart of downtown along the bank of the Mississippi River, the museum offers 50% more gallery space and more than six times more free public areas than the previous home at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.

Memphis, TN · 16h

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Grizzlies Prep cuts ribbon on new South Memphis campus

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Grizzlies Foundation-backed charter school cut the ribbon on its new campus in South Memphis. It was a big day for Grizzlies Prep and for Memphis families in attendance. Grizzles Prep moved from Downtown into what used to be Corry Middle School and Believe Academy.

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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 · 6h

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Crosstown CEO to step down, move to new role

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The president and CEO of the Crosstown organization plans to step down and transition into a new role, as the landmark “vertical village” prepares to mark the 10th anniversary of its revitalization. Todd Richardson made the announcement Thursday, saying he will move into the role of Chief Impact Officer. “As CIO, I […]

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Hiten Patel Builds Trust In North Mississippi Law

The first call often comes when someone feels the ground shift beneath them. A charge has been filed. An accident has changed a routine day. A court date appears on the calendar, and suddenly the future feels difficult to read. At HP Attorneys PLLC, attorney Hiten Patel understands that people rarely contact a lawyer on an ordinary day. They call when the stakes feel personal, when answers matter, and when calm guidance can help restore a sense of control.

Mississippi · 1d

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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 · 8h

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Liberty Supermarket LLC Files Papers to Open in Memphis

A Memphis storefront is getting ready to get back into the grocery business. Liberty Supermarket LLC has filed the papers necessary to open in a Vance Street building with a history of helping customers fulfill their grocery needs. Liberty Supermarket is planning to set up shop at 485 Vance Avenue,...

Memphis, TN · 7h

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St. Jude Memphis Marathon looking for volunteers

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The St. Jude Memphis Marathon is looking for volunteers, volunteer groups and cheer station groups for the marathon’s 25th anniversary on Dec. 5. More than 3,600 volunteers help out with the effort. Businesses and organizations are also invited to participate in the Cheer Station Program, encouraging runners along the route. You can […]

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Zamani Grill Headed to Cordova

Memphis-area diners are getting a fresh taste of the Mediterranean. A new restaurant called Zamani Grill has filed papers to open in Cordova, bringing a helping of the popular cuisine to local foodies. Zamani Grill has submitted an application for a certificate of occupancy with the Memphis and Shelby County...

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Memphis defensive lineman announces official Tennessee football visit

2027 three-star defensive lineman Joshua Lane will officially visit Tennessee for the Vols' football game versus Kentucky on Nov. 7. "Knoxville, Tennessee, here I come!" Lane announced . "Blessed for the opportunity to take an official visit to the University of Tennessee!" The 6-foot-3, 265-pound prospect is an in-state target from Memphis Central High School in Memphis, Tennessee. 247Sports ranks him as the No. 97 defensive lineman in the class and No. 33 player in Tennessee. Tennessee offered Lane a scholarship on Sept. 14. His first visit was for the Tennessee- Auburn game on Oct. 3. Lane previously committed to Memphis on June 20. He decommitted from the Tigers on Sept. 20. Jacksonville State was the first school to offer Lane a scholarship on April 17. Other schools to offer him scholarships include Samford, Southern Miss, Western Kentucky, Tennessee State, Chattanooga, Ole Miss, Alabama A&M, Southeast Missouri State, Louisiana Tech, Austin Peay, Oklahoma State, Mississippi State, Alabama , Iowa State, Kentucky, Cincinnati, Oregon and Florida State. Tennessee has 19 commitments in its 2027 football recruiting class: linebacker JP Peace , offensive tackle Princeton Uwaifo , quarterback Derrick Baker , athlete Jaden Butler , wide receiver KeSean Bowman , defensive back

Knoxville, TN · 12h

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When elected officials make decisions, nonprofits feel the impact

After an election, charitable organizations still open their doors for families in need of help, which depends on more than generous donors or dedicated staff. That help is also driven by the policy decisions made by elected officials. Public funding, access to services and eligibility for assistance programs are determined...

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Shelby Co. mayoral team bringing services directly to neighborhoods with new mobile office

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Shelby County Mayor Mickell Lowery’s team is hitting the road with a new mobile office that will connect residents directly with county leaders from their neighborhoods. Mayor Lowery and Emergency Management Director Brenda Jones held a ribbon-cutting for the mobile unit Friday. The mobile office...

Shelby County, TN · 6h

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Empty downtown shopping center sold; demolition permit filed

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A downtown shopping center that has been empty for the past few years has a buyer, and now the demolition permit has been filed. The Metro Shopping Plaza will soon be no more. For more than half a century the shopping center has been on Crump Boulevard.

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Groups raise concerns about public view of affidavit ballot count in 3 Mississippi counties

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Local groups are raising concerns about how affidavit ballots are being counted in DeSoto, Harrison and Madison counties. The groups say part of the process is happening out of public view. Harya Tarekegn, director of advocacy for the Mississippi Center for Justice, said some counties are...

Mississippi · 4h

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One local college campus ‘rocks’ with special music performance

JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) -Music and entertainment students at the University of Memphis-Lambuth Campus rocked the night away. The students presented a special rock concert Thursday evening at the Hamilton Performing Arts Center. They played rock classics like Black Sabbath’s ‘War Pigs’, Billy Joel’s ‘Piano Man’, and much more....

Memphis, TN · 23h

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History in the making in Mississippi: Senate race could come down to a handful of votes

DESOTO CO., Miss. (WMC) - For voters across Mississippi, Election Day brought something they say they hadn’t experienced before during midterms: exceptionally long lines, hours-long waits and, for some, the decision to leave without casting a ballot. “It’s never been anything like this. Never,” voter David Blackburn said....

Mississippi · 2d

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First Freeze of the Season Arrives Late Across the Ohio Valley as Lows Drop to 32 in Indianapolis and Topeka and Into the Mid 30s in St. Louis, Cincinnati and Memphis

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA — The first freeze of the season is possible for many people across the Ohio Valley from Saturday night into Sunday morning, November 8. Forecasters say a record-strong El Niño has delayed it, and this freeze is coming about two to three weeks later than the region’s normal first freeze. The RRFS-A model forecast for 7 a.m. EST Sunday shows lows near 32 degrees in Indianapolis and Topeka, 34 degrees in St. Louis and Oklahoma City, and 36 degrees in Cincinnati and Memphis. Colder pockets in rural areas and valleys could drop below freezing.

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

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