Crime
1 Dead in Whitehaven Shooting, Police Seek Suspects
MPD asks public to help identify individuals who fled the scene in green and silver SUVs
Memphis Officer Shot During Traffic Stop Released from Hospital as Manhunt Continues for Suspect
Danell Jarvis Maxwell remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous after allegedly shooting Officer Oscar Torres-Molina
Memphis Gang Leader Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison
Social media posts linked Cordney Campbell to long-term gang probe
Weather
Record Heat Forecast Ahead of Stormy Weekend in Memphis
Strong southerly flow brings warm, moist air and potential for severe storms
Fire Crews Battle Blaze at Vacant South Memphis School
Firefighters respond to flames at former Memphis Scholars South Campus building on Sunday evening.
Memphis Braces for Brief Cold Snap This Weekend
Temperatures to plummet after mild start to the week
Lifestyle
Edward Rizk, 71, Passes Away
Beloved husband, father, and grandfather remembered for his devotion to family and community
Bonobo Shatters Zoo Exhibit Glass After Interaction With Visitors
The incident at the Memphis Zoo's Primate Canyon Exhibit was captured on video.
Dog & Bone to Bring British Pub Feel to Overton Square
New pub plans to open this summer in historic Memphis location.
Politics
Mississippi Voters Head to the Polls for Midterm Primaries
State leaders hope for strong turnout, but history suggests lower midterm primary participation.
Concerns Grow Over Potential Unrest in Black Communities Amid Societal Shifts
Experts warn of escalating tensions, technological disruption, and rollbacks of progress that could lead to upheaval in 2026
Memphis Reps Back U.S. and Israeli Strikes on Iran
Three of the city's four federal lawmakers support the military action.
Tech
U.S. Data Centers Spur Calls for Nuclear Power Comeback
Proposed ARC Act aims to help reduce costs and risks of new nuclear plant construction.
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.
