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Fill Your Freezer For Months At These 5 Mississippi Farms Selling Beef And Pork In Bulk

Grocery store meat prices keep climbing, and that pushed me to start looking at farms around Mississippi instead. What I found surprised me: quiet gravel roads, small farm stores, and families who raise cattle and hogs on open pasture and sell straight to you. Buying beef and pork in bulk can stock your freezer for months, save trips to the store, and give kids a real look at where dinner comes from.

Mississippi · 6d

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 · 1d

takingthekids.com

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11 Mississippi Hobby And Toy Stores Where One Quick Stop Turns Into A Whole Afternoon

A rainy Saturday in Mississippi once sent our family into a small game shop for ten minutes of shelter, and we walked out three hours later with a new favorite board game. Hobby and toy stores across the state are full of play tables, race tracks, comics, and dolls that pull kids and grownups in.

Mississippi · 1d

TechRadar

SpaceX targets entire Southaven neighbourhood for home buyouts

SpaceX reportedly offers to buy 418 homes near its AI facilities Homeowners face a lawsuit withdrawal condition attached to reported purchase offers Residents blame gas turbines for persistent noise and sleepless nights SpaceX is reportedly seeking to purchase 418 homes in Colonial Hills, a Southaven neighbourhood close to its expanding artificial intelligence operations. The properties stand close to a power station that supplies electricity to the company's computing facilities in the area. The homes are near Colossus II, an artificial intelligence computing complex operated by MZX, a subsidiary of SpaceX. Home purchases tied to an ongoing noise dispute MZX has informed residents that it requires additional property for company operations, while Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite says some houses could accommodate incoming employees. Real estate agents have reportedly contacted homeowners with purchase offers on behalf of the company, subject to conditions involving the litigation. Reports say that homeowners must agree to withdraw from the pending lawsuit over gas turbine noise to qualify for the property buyout. Residents involved in the lawsuit allege that turbine noise from nearby electricity facilities has seriously disrupted their everyday lives and sleep. Piano teacher Elizabeth Rose, who lives several miles away, says the persistent sound has

Southaven, MS · 3d

The Oxford Eagle

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Developer cites added costs in request to bypass city utilities

A request to allow a proposed 22-lot subdivision, called Brantlee Ridge, south of Oxford to use individual wells and septic systems rather than connect to city water and sewer was […]

Oxford, MS · 1d

actionnews5.com

SpaceXAI is building 2 more AI data centers in Southaven

SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — Elon Musk said SpaceXAI is building two more data centers in Southaven adjacent to Colossus 2 right across the state line in Memphis. This will make six SpaceXAI data centers operating in the Memphis metro area. Data centers in Memphis and Southaven. SpaceXAI has three data...

Southaven, MS · 1d

US News and World Report

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SpaceXAI Started Southaven Data Center Construction Without Water Permits, Mississippi 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...

Southaven, MS · 1d

Tabby's Pantry

A Memphis Favorite Shut Down Days Ago, and the Paperwork Reveals How Deep the Trouble Ran

Crosstown Brewing Company in Memphis closed its taproom on October 17, then filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy four days later. Court filings and local reports show nearly $2.5 million in listed debt, a small asset estimate, and a liquidation process now underway.

WREG

Shuttered South Memphis shopping center slated for demolition

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Metro Shopping Plaza at 410 E.H. Crump Boulevard near Mason Temple, notable for its “Think God!” signage, may be near its end. A demolition permit was filed late last week to tear down the 65,753-square-foot structure, which has been vacant and surrounded by chain-link for months. A 2025 fire caused damage […]

Memphis, TN · 3d

fox13memphis.com

“It’s a mess:” Credit union customers lose access to debit cards

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Dozens of credit union customers tell FOX13 they are having major issues with their accounts. For three days, they said they have not been able to use a debit card, write checks, or check their balances online. "32 years, I’ve never seen it like this!” said...

Shelby County, TN · 3d

WREG

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 · 2d

hoodline.com

Russellville's G&G Steel Wins $14M Army Corps Deal for Memphis Bridge

A family-owned steel fabricator in Russellville just locked down another major federal contract, this time worth more than $14 million to build a connector bridge headed for Memphis. G&G Steel Inc. will fabricate and deliver the steel connector bridge and related components for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under a firm-fixed-price deal valued at $14,016,810.

Memphis, TN · 4d

fox13memphis.com

Fortune 500 company warns of price increases

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A multi-billion-dollar company is predicting prices are going to increase on many of the products we know and love. Unilever, which has a factory in Covington, warned the company may have to increase prices in the fourth quarter. "We definitely expect pricing in 2027 to be higher...

Memphis, TN · 23h

whatnow.com

New Thrift Store Headed to Memphis

Memphis shoppers with a passion for conservation and hidden treasures are getting a new destination to chase down their next great find. A store called Triple N Thrift is coming to the area, inviting visitors to upcycle while indulging in their love for shopping. A certificate of occupancy application submitted...

actionnews5.com

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...

WREG

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 […]

Memphis, TN · 2d

hoodline.com

Vernon Hills Kirkland's to Shut Down Dec. 27 as Merger Reshapes Chain

3555 S Houston Levee Rd — Remaining Kirkland’s Store In Memphis Area. The Kirkland's Home in Vernon Hills is scheduled to close Dec. 27, according to store staff quoted by the Chicago Tribune. Staff say the store will remain open until then. The Chicago Tribune reported that employees...

Memphis, TN · 22h

hoodline.com

South Memphis Plaza Built in 1970 Could Fall for Apartments Near Downtown

A demolition permit worth $120,000 has been filed for Metro Shopping Plaza, the 56-year-old retail center at 410 E.H. Crump Blvd. in South Memphis, raising the possibility that the aging site could soon be cleared to make way for apartment buildings near Downtown. Ibex Construction LLC is listed as the filer on the permit, which covers tearing down the shopping center.

Memphis, TN · 3d

whatnow.com

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,...