Crime
Three Pedestrian Crashes in One Day as Memphis Leads Nation in Pedestrian Deaths
Two people were killed and another one is recovering from three different pedestrian incidents in a single day in Memphis.
Memphis Police Officer Shot, Blue Alert Issued
Authorities search for suspect Danell Maxwell, considered armed and dangerous
Large Police Presence Reported in Memphis Neighborhood
Incident in Parkway Village prompts heavy police activity on Perkins Road
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
Memphis Embraces the Art of Charcuterie Boards
Long-standing local tradition of curated meat and cheese spreads continues to thrive in the city.
Loganville Student Named to Rhodes College Honor Roll
Isabella Boyd achieved a 3.85 GPA or higher to qualify for the prestigious academic honor.
Loganville Student Named to Rhodes College Dean's List
Joan Mathew recognized for academic achievement in Fall 2025 semester
Sports
Memphis Coach Penny Hardaway Vows to Finish Tough Season
Despite a dismal year, Hardaway remains committed to his team and program.
Memphis Football Unveils 2026 Schedule Highlights
New coach Charles Huff faces tough road test against UNLV in season opener.
Grizzlies' Injury Woes May Boost NBA Draft Lottery Odds
But Memphis' remaining schedule poses challenges in reverse standings race.
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
