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Bartlett Plans $41 Million Sewer Overhaul to Unlock Land North of U.S. 64

Bartlett is gearing up to pour $41 million into sewer expansion projects, with construction expected to begin next year. City officials say the work is designed to open up a significant stretch of developable land north of U.S. 64, a corridor that has largely sat untapped due to sewer capacity limits.

Bartlett, TN · 18h

WREG

Informed Sources Extra interview with newly elected Memphis area Representative for District 97, Jesse Huseth

Interview with new elected Tennessee state lawmaker, Jesse Huseth, representing District 97 . WREG News Anchor Greg Hurst talks with Huseth about the issues facing state legislators and his vision for the future.

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City of Memphis, TVA, and MLGW team up to boost energy-efficient housing development

MEMPHIS, Tenn.—The City of Memphis wants you to build a house, and they'll even give you some cash to do so. This is all in partnership with the TVA and MLGW. The city wants to see thousands of new and rehabilitated homes in the next few years. A new...

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Fired Memphis Foundation CEO Sues President Hardgrave Over Insurance Policy Fight

The former head of the University of Memphis Foundation has taken her fight over a firing to federal court, suing both the Foundation and University of Memphis President Bill Hardgrave. Holly Ford alleges she was wrongfully terminated last year after raising concerns about Hardgrave’s conduct, and she is now seeking a jury trial along with punitive damages, compensatory damages and litigation costs.

Memphis, TN · 18h

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DeSoto County moved more voters to inactive in the leadup to Election Day than any other

HERNANDO, Miss. – Dozens of people crowded into the old Trustmark Bank building in downtown on Wednesday afternoon to watch DeSoto County’s election officials pore over bins of ballots in a longtime Republican stronghold key to the political earthquake that has rattled Mississippi. DeSoto, a Memphis suburb just...

Desoto County, MS · 1d

WREG

DeSoto sees biggest blue shift among MS counties

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Now that the Mississippi Senate race has been called for Scott Colom, we’re getting a better understanding of the statewide political shift in this election. Each of the state’s 82 counties shifted toward Democrats compared to the 2004 presidential election — and the biggest shift was in DeSoto County. Two years ago […]

Desoto County, MS · 2d

WREG

Millions in Data Center Revenue will help with home repairs in South Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Around $3.2 million in revenue generated by SpaceXAI’s South Memphis facilities is going back into the neighborhoods. Friday, the City of Memphis announced its first major investments through the Community Benefits Ordinance toward housing, neighborhood improvements, and services for area residents. The first major allocation is $2 million for the Memphis HOPE […]

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Leslie Burl-McLemore, the first Black person to ever vote in DeSoto County, says early voting in the state should change

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Scott Colom won the Mississippi U.S. Senate seat, becoming the first Black person to win it since Reconstruction. “Witnessing yesterday’s election is really surreal,” that’s how Leslie Burl-McLemore described Colom’s win. Burl-McLemore was the first Black person to ever vote in DeSoto...

Desoto County, MS · 2d

WREG

Incentives help developer bring eco-build homes to North Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Tennessee housing developer is back in Memphis with a mission in mind to make measurable change in the community where he grew up. One million dollars in funding from the Tennessee Valley Authority and Memphis Light, Gas & Water could help him do just that. “I grew up here. I went […]

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Community celebrates ninth annual ‘I love Whitehaven’ Week

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — For the nineth year in a row, Whitehaven is getting its moment in the spotlight, celebrating “I Love Whitehaven Week” along with “Whitehaven’s Black Restaurant Week.” For one week, local businesses, restaurants, and community leaders are coming together to showcase the area while encouraging more Memphians to experience it. Councilwoman Pearl Eva […]

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TN Politics: Colom win signals political shift in Mississippi; Memphis officials talk data center regulation

CHRISTOPHER BLANK (Host) Two weeks after the Midterm Elections, the country is getting ready for some new management. With us again to talk about what's next is political analyst Otis Sanford. Welcome back. OTIS SANFORD: Thank you, Chris. Good to be with you. BLANK: Some of the biggest news this...

Mississippi · 2d

Chalkbeat

Memphis graduation rate climbs nearly 8 points since 2020, but test scores still trail the state

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. More Memphis students are graduating high school than six years ago, according to the state’s most recent data. More than 7,100 Memphis-Shelby County Schools students from the class of 2026 received their high school diplomas, up from around 6,200 in the spring of 2020. That represents a 7.7 percentage point increase in the district’s graduation rate since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. MSCS still lags behind the state average graduation rate , which exceeded 93% last school year. Over 85% of Memphis high schoolers earned their diplomas, while English language learners had the lowest graduation rate, at 71%. MSCS leaders are touting the growth as the result of several years of focus on individual student data and graduation coaches. The gains come at a crucial time for MSCS, as a looming state takeover of the district puts increased pressure on student achievement. “It continues to show progress for all the things that we’ve been doing for many years,” Chief Academic Officer

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Cooper-Young neighborhood celebrates first Fall Crawl

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis showed up in a big way Saturday for the inaugural Cooper-Young Fall Crawl. This free event brought live music, local shopping, and apple cider tastings to the historic district. More than 25 bands performed across the neighborhood, while visitors explored local businesses and filled out...

Memphis, TN · 15h

The Cool Down

Memphis' power rates are 25% below the US average — but aging homes keep bills high

A damaged roof, for example, could keep a household already struggling with utility bills from receiving help.

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Things to Do in Memphis This Weekend: Nov 13 to 15

Sweater weather's here and the weekend's stacked 🍂 Disney's Frozen opens at Playhouse on the Square, Lyle Lovett brings his Large Band to the Graceland Soundstage, cider's flowing in Cooper-Young, and Sunday winds down with jazz at Crosstown. Here's every pick for November 13 to 15, hour by hour.

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Collierville Holiday Inn Express Still Unfinished, Now Has Court-Ordered 2027 Deadline

Drivers passing the Shops at Carriage Crossing on Tenn. 385 have had years to wonder about the half-built Holiday Inn Express sitting along Collierville Road. The hotel, approved by town leaders back in 2019, still isn't finished — but it now has a new target completion date of April 1, 2027.

Collierville, TN · 3d

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Tennessee high schools closing at alarming rates

Tennessee · 3d

WREG

Veteran sheriff reflects on memories of his time during war

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Wednesday is Veterans Day, and as we salute our veterans, we are honoring their commitment to country, their service, and sacrifice. That includes DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas Tuggle, who saw combat as a Marine during “Operation Desert Storm.” Sheriff Tuggle talked about his time in the Marine Corps with WREG’s Mike Suriani […]

Desoto County, MS · 3d

WREG

Data center tech company adding 96 jobs in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis original is making a major investment in the city, adding 96 jobs to a new facility. The company, Peak+, provides cooling equipment that helps data centers lower their energy use. WREG spoke with the company’s chief operating officer and the Greater Memphis Chamber about what this business expansion means for […]

Memphis, TN · 3d

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