Crime
Motorcycle Crash Leaves Memphis Rider Critical
Police investigating incident on I-240 near Union Avenue
32nd 'Erase and Elevate' Expungement Clinic Held in Shelby County
Free event at New Salem Baptist Church allows eligible residents to clear non-violent criminal records.
1 Dead, 1 Detained After Hickory Hill Crash
Memphis Police say investigation is ongoing
Weather
Memphis Braces for Brief Cold Snap This Weekend
Temperatures to plummet after mild start to the week
Extreme Winter Storm Fern Exposes Vulnerabilities in US Power Grid
Experts warn of potential catastrophic blackouts from future storms, solar flares, or cyberattacks if renewable energy mandates aren't adjusted
Holly Springs Utility Department Restores Power to Most Customers After Winter Storm
Less than 100 meters remain without electricity over 20 days after the storm hit north Mississippi.
Lifestyle
Loganville Student Named to Rhodes College Dean's List
Joan Mathew recognized for academic achievement in Fall 2025 semester
Longtime Educator and Pastor Larry Jay Gwaltney Passes Away
Gwaltney taught at several high schools and served as a bi-vocational pastor before retiring in 2009.
Longtime Nashville Nurse Practitioner Lori Lynn Rushing Dies at 66
Rushing dedicated over 30 years of compassionate care at St. Thomas Orthopedics before passing away at St. Thomas Hospital.
Tech
Mississippi Regulators Hold Hearing on xAI Data Center Expansion Amid Environmental Lawsuit Threat
NAACP threatens to sue xAI over alleged Clean Air Act violations for new gas-fired power plant to power Colossus II data center
Elon Musk's xAI Faces Threat of NAACP Lawsuit Over Air Pollution in Mississippi
Law firms representing the NAACP sent xAI a notice of intent to sue over alleged Clean Air Act violations at the company's data center facility in Southaven, Mississippi.
EPA Shuts Down Elon Musk's xAI Loophole for Polluting Turbines
Ruling a victory for advocates fighting harmful data center emissions in historically Black neighborhoods
Health
Women Suffer Heart Attacks Too: Understanding Risks, Symptoms, and How to Save Yourself
Experts warn that cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women, and knowing the signs and taking action is crucial.
Women Suffer Heart Attacks Too: Understanding Risks and Symptoms
Lori Sepich's story highlights the need for greater awareness of heart attack risks and symptoms in women.
St. Jude Encourages Sadaqah Donations During Ramadan to Support Pediatric Cancer Care
The hospital is using the Islamic tradition of charitable giving to provide treatment and hope to families in need.
