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Financial literacy advocate sees ‘gold mine’ in Memphis, urges residents to seize it

As Mayor Paul Young works toward his goal of adding 10,000 housing units in Memphis by 2030, John Hope Bryant says he is ready to buy two homes himself. Bryant, founder of Atlanta-based financial literacy nonprofit Operation HOPE, sees promising investment opportunities in the city, and he wants Memphians to recognize the potential too.

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Shelby County utility assistance program applications open Monday for eligible residents

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Shelby County utility assistance applications open Monday. Residents who need help paying their utility bills can begin applying for assistance starting Monday, November 16, 2026, when the LIHEAP application portal opens. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, known as LIHEAP, helps qualifying households cover the cost...

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City of East Ridge large water main break, repairs to take 10 hours

EAST RIDGE, Tenn — The Tennessee American Water Company is responding to an additional main break. This break began around noon in the Chattanooga East Ridge, Rossville area. Crews are working to repair this break, which may take until 10:25 P.M. tonight. ORIGINAL STORY:. The American Water Works Service...

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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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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 […]

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Overnight traffic restrictions scheduled on I-40 bridge connecting Memphis and West Memphis during maintenance work

West Memphis, Arkansas – Motorists traveling between Memphis, Tennessee, and West Memphis, Arkansas, should prepare for overnight traffic restrictions on the Interstate 40 Hernando de Soto Bridge beginning Sunday, November 15, 2026. The bridge, which carries traffic across the Mississippi River, is scheduled to undergo routine maintenance that will...

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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. […]

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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 […]

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Pooh Shiesty's attorneys, federal prosecutors reach agreement over pretrial detention conditions

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Attorneys for Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty and federal prosecutors have reached an agreement concerning the conditions of his pretrial detention, according to newly filed federal court records. The rapper, whose legal name is Lontrell Williams Jr., appeared in proceedings before Senior U.S. District Judge David C....

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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...

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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 […]

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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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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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Memphis Schools Plan $22M Laptop Buy After Parents Slam Shortage

Memphis-Shelby County Schools leaders are proposing a mid-year purchase of 25,000 laptops for high school students, a $22 million plan that comes after parents complained about a sudden technology policy change that left teachers and families scrambling this fall. The district says the new devices should reach high schools by February 2027, just ahead of standardized testing season.

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More Cities Move To Ban Data Centers After Midterm Backlash

Some cities are advancing data-center restrictions after midterm voters overwhelmingly favored tighter controls.

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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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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...

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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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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...

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