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Wynne High School construction making rapid progress

WYNNE — Nabholz Construction is making a lot of progress on the rebuild of Wynne High School. “It’s coming along fast. There’s 190 to 200 plus people there working. When you think of that kind of manpower, a lot can get done in a short time,” said Wynne Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kenneth Moore. “They’ve started hanging sheetrock on the south side on the bottom floor. On the second floor, they were getting it prepped.

Wynne, AR · 1d
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Construction could begin soon on Methodist church

WYNNE — Construction could start soon on the rebuild of the First United Methodist Church in Wynne. Wynne Fire Chief Kory Ward told members of the Wynne City Council Tuesday night that the church has submitted its plans to the Wynne Building Inspector’s Office for approval. It took...

Wynne, AR · 1d
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Wynne, Cross County officials considering data center moratoriums

CROSS COUNTY — Both city and county leaders are considering ordinances calling for moratoriums on local data centers, with the Wynne City Council expected to vote on its proposal as early as tonight. Construction is underway on a major data center for Google in West Memphis, with concerns the...

Wynne, AR · 2d
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Dying Delta Towns Compare Notes on Data Centers

L to R: Tonya Calhoun, Senior Director, Community Engagement, EDF; Stacie Walters Fujii, Community and Local Government Advisor; Asia Guest, Program Coordinator, Community Engagement, Environmental Defense Fund. Stein Antiques, The Glory Grill and Davis Automotive repair shop are still up and running, surrounded by empty buildings shot through with roping...

Earle, AR · 2d
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Global Microsoft issues hit gov’t offices and businesses in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Issues with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365 led to a massive global outage. Daniel Vardy, the front desk manager at the Central Station Hotel on South Main, realized something was going on with their Microsoft email around noon on Thursday. “Instantly, yeah, so definitely,” Vardy said. The hotel is under new management. […]

Memphis, TN · 11h

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10 Arkansas Weekend Events Stranger And Bigger Than You’d Expect Before The Year Ends

Arkansas weekends can get surprisingly unusual once you look past the usual state park trip. Between the Ozarks and the Delta, a handful of annual events draw big crowds for reasons that sound almost made up. There are festivals built around hot air balloons, a gathering of hobby fans, a toy-filled downtown celebration, and a parade of lights on the river.

Little Rock, AR · 14h

WREG

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City council pushes for plan on Mud Island monorail, amphitheater

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s been eight years since the last monorail car crossed Wolf River Harbor to Mud Island Park, and since concerts brought crowds to the riverfront amphitheater. Tuesday, several city council members asked Memphis River Parks Partnership’s leader for an update and pressed for a plan to get things moving at the park, […]

Memphis, TN · 2d

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The Golden Grotto to Close After 41 Years in Jonesboro

JONESBORO, Ark. — The Golden Grotto, a costume and party supply store on Red Wolf Boulevard, is closing after 41 years in Jonesboro. A store closing sale begins Friday, Nov. 13. The store cited several circumstances in its Facebook announcement. The post gave no specific reason or final day...

Jonesboro, AR · 15h

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Developers sue after Jonesboro council denies planned restaurant liquor license

Two local developers filed a lawsuit on Tuesday in an attempt to appeal the city council’s decision to deny their liquor license for a new restaurant to be built on N. Church Street. At a city council meeting on October 20th one resident voiced support for the restaurant's liquor...

Jonesboro, AR · 7d

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Sultana Disaster Museum moves to Marion, Ark.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A dismal part of American history happened right here in the Mid-South, and it often goes forgotten. One local museum’s goal is to teach that history. In Marion, Arkansas, you’ll find the Sultana Disaster Museum. On Thursday, we got a preview of the museum’s...

Marion, AR · 16h

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Marion Berry Trail Draws $2.38 Million Low Bid, $884,000 Above Early Estimate

JONESBORO, Ark. — The lowest bid to build a protected walking and biking path over the Marion Berry Parkway overpass came in at $2.38 million, about $884,000 above the city’s initial estimate. Even if Jonesboro takes both cuts offered in the bid, the construction price would still be nearly $1.96 million.

Jonesboro, AR · 20h

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Nettleton school officials close to construction of major improvement projects

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Nettleton School District leaders on Thursday once again reviewed design drafts for projects the district plans to build with money from a tax increase voters approved last year. Superintendent Karen Curtner met Thursday with STEAM campus principals and architects from Brackett Krennerich to map out the...

Jonesboro, AR · 14h

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Jonesboro city council passes no camping ordinance; local homeless affected

Jonesboro City Council passed an ordinance November 5, banning overnight camping in all city-owned parking lots and parks unless you are in a designated camping area. Dr. Charles Coleman has served on Jonesboro’s city council for nearly 15 years. He represents ward 2. Coleman told us that a member of the city council brought up the camping issue months ago due to safety concerns.

Jonesboro, AR · 2d

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Entergy Arkansas, Google Announce $500 Million in New Savings

Entergy Arkansas says an expanded partnership with Google involving the company’s massive West Memphis data center campus is expected to deliver at least $500 million in additional savings to electric customers, bringing total projected customer benefits to more than $2.1 billion over 20 years. The agreement could benefit approximately...

Arkansas · 16h

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Remaining Jonesboro Community Clean-Ups for 2026 Scheduled

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – For those wanting to clean up their home before the holidays arrive, the final 2026 Community Clean-Ups for Jonesboro are happening soon. The upcoming events will take place on Saturday, Nov. 14, and Saturday, Dec. 5. Both will run from 8...

Jonesboro, AR · 21h

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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 · 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 · 21h

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Memphis Station’s Decision to Let Reporter Go Days After Pressing Marsha Blackburn About Black Residents Has Viewers Crying Foul

Outrage is growing after FOX13 Memphis let go of Black reporter Rob Sneed from his freelance position, shortly after he questioned Tennessee Gov.-elect Marsha Blackburn […] Memphis Station’s Decision to Let Reporter Go Days After Pressing Marsha Blackburn About Black Residents Has Viewers Crying Foul

Tennessee · 2d

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Tennessee high schools closing at alarming rates

Tennessee · 1d

WREG

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Concerns over future of Fayette County land

PIPERTON, Tenn. — A large turnout of concerned citizens is expected at City Hall in Piperton on Tuesday evening to make their opposition heard to any proposed “data centers.” We’re told the issue of data centers is not on the agenda for the planning and zoning meeting, which got underway at 6 p.m. There is […]

Piperton, TN · 2d