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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 […]

Memphis, TN · 16h

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Wing and Walmart Launch Drone Delivery in Memphis

Service from three Walmart Supercenters reaches tens of thousands of homes across Tennessee and Arkansas as the companies continue their national expansion. Wing has launched drone delivery with Walmart across the Memphis region. Memphis is Wing’s first market in Tennessee. Residents can now order thousands of everyday Walmart items, including groceries, household goods and baby products. Those orders arrive in their yards in as little as 30 minutes, according to Wing.

Memphis, TN · 3d
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RaceTrac Hits a New City in Tennessee

The chain plans to open additional stores by the end of the year. RaceTrac has announced an expansion of its footprint in Tennessee with the opening of its first location in Memphis. The new site “marks an exciting milestone as RaceTrac continues to bring its travel center experience to new communities,” the company noted in a statement.

Tennessee · 1d
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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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FOX13 Memphis lets go of reporter Rob Sneed, and viewers are questioning the timing

Sneed says the station attributed his departure to revenue concerns, but the announcement comes days after his exchange with Tennessee Gov.-elect Marsha Blackburn, prompting speculation online. FOX13 Memphis reporter Rob Sneed is speaking out after being let go from his freelance anchor and reporting position, a decision that has prompted...

Memphis, TN · 19h

Chalkbeat

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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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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 · 3d

WREG

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Ford Jr. must report to prison by Dec. 3

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. has exactly three weeks to surrender to federal prison to serve his tax evasion sentence. He’ll serve that two-year sentence at a minimum-security prison on the grounds of Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. Ford Jr. has until 2 in the afternoon on Dec. […]

Shelby County, TN · 16h

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Sun Today, Cold Tomorrow: Memphis Braces for Weekend Freeze

An observation at Memphis International Airport showed 63 degrees under overcast skies. Northwesterly winds were expected to persist through the day. The National Weather Service’s Shelby County forecast calls for sunshine this afternoon, with temperatures holding in the lower 60s. Thursday night is forecast to be mostly clear, while regional overnight lows after the Thursday boundary are expected to range from the upper 20s to mid-30s.

Memphis, TN · 14h

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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 · 1d

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Beyond Musk, Memphis’ Data Center Boom Threatens Black Areas

Memphis’ booming data center industry isn’t just about Elon Musk anymore. And for the city’s predominantly Black neighborhoods, that raises new questions about who benefits from the technology boom and who bears its environmental costs. A company called 5C MEM01 Inc. is pursuing a $575 million expansion...

Memphis, TN · 2d

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Germantown, Collierville ranked among 30 best small cities to live in America

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two local suburbs have earned national recognition as some of the best small cities to live in the United States. Germantown and Collierville both ranked among the nation's top 30 small cities in Livability.com's inaugural 2026 ranking of the 50 Best Small Cities in America, released Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Collierville, TN · 20h

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Phone store employees help Mid-South mom after water breaks during visit

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A routine trip to an AT&T store became a day the Rowley family will never forget when Kelly Rowley’s water broke inside the store—and employees stepped in to help. Kelly and her husband, Daniel, had stopped by the store on North Germantown Parkway in...

Memphis, TN · 1d

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Doctors warn mixing common cold and flu medications could lead to dangerous complications

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -With cold and flu season ramping up, many people are reaching for over-the-counter medications to help them feel better. But doctors warn some common cold and flu medicines can have dangerous interactions with prescriptions people may already be taking. In some cases, the consequences can even be life-threatening.

Memphis, TN · 16h

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State rejects appeal over SpaceXAI’s air permit for Southaven facility

SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has rejected an appeal over what environmental activists are calling a “flawed” air permit granted to SpaceXAI for its data center power plant in Southaven. The air permit, granted in March, allows SpaceXAI to use 41 methane...

Southaven, MS · 1d

Country Herald

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Tennessee-Arkansas Weather Alert: Memphis, TN 32° Nov 11-15

Memphis Faces a 43-Degree Temperature Contrast as November Warmth Gives Way to Near-Freezing Weekend Mornings

Memphis, TN · 2d

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CFP Madness, Some Schools Now Want a Second Playoff!

USA TODAY Sports recently heard from Memphis athletic director Ed Scott regarding a possible Group of Six playoff. He is not alone in looking for a way to add more games for schools outside the major conferences. The 24-team College Football Playoff starts in 2027, and that change has sparked talks about a second tournament just for the Group of Six.

Memphis, TN · 1d

92.9 FM ESPN

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J&J Show: ESPN's Barrie sees gold mine in Memphis Football

FULL INTERVIEW: Barrie previewed USF game on Wed. 92.9 FM ESPN J&J Show

Memphis, TN · 1d

Tennessee Firefly

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State Charter Commission Director Recommends Against Renewing Bluff City High School

If Commissioners agree in January, the Memphis public charter school would close after this school year, and its students would need new schools beginning in August 2027.

Memphis, TN · 1d