Weather
Thousands Left Without Power on Memphis' Mud Island
Utility crews work to restore electricity to over 3,200 MLGW customers
Stormy Weather Ahead for Memphis
Muggy conditions set the stage for strong storms on Tuesday and Wednesday
Record Heat Forecast Ahead of Stormy Weekend in Memphis
Strong southerly flow brings warm, moist air and potential for severe storms
Crime
Memphis Man Leads Police on 120 MPH I-40 Chase
Suspect faces multiple felony charges after high-speed pursuit and drug trafficking allegations
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
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
Elon Musk's xAI Wins Permit to Build Power Plant in Mississippi Despite Pollution Concerns
Regulators authorize xAI to construct 41-turbine natural gas plant to power nearby data centers, drawing criticism from civil rights and environmental groups.
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
