Plans for Southaven xAI site could mean more air emissions for Memphis
New documents shed some light on xAI’s long-term plans for the former Duke Energy Plant in Southaven that it bought last month.
New documents shed some light on xAI’s long-term plans for the former Duke Energy Plant in Southaven that it bought last month.
Known for his ability to hit bank shots off the glass, Doom Haynes was instrumental in reviving the Memphis Tigers’ program under coach Dana Kirk in the 1980s.
This first day of school, Memphis-Shelby County Schools third grader Willie Perry felt “nervous and excited at the same time.” Adults interested in the school system have reasons to feel the same about the new academic year.
It was a record-breaking year for the annual telethon, which is hosted in Peoria, Illinois, home to the first satellite clinic of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
For that matter, what is a viaduct, anyway?
The Tigers’ 34 votes were the ninth-most votes outside of the Top 25.
This Political Roundup dives into what the Southaven mayor said about Elon Musk’s xAI buying a former energy plant, MLGW customers who could be cut off skyrocket, TVA’s demand highs and more.
The funding — generated from $2.8 million interest income on federal grant money — would support a police reform task force appointed in late 2024. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis, Children and Youth Wellness Crisis Center and PURE Academy are also proposed to receive a piece.
Food, drink and the world’s best golfers all part of the fun at newly remodeled TPC Southwind.
Greg Desrosiers Jr. has three songs on Apple Music and Spotify. Most of his music is unreleased, but he shares his catalog with teammates.
FedEx Cup playoffs do not begin until Thursday at TPC Southwind, but if you want to see golfers in action, you can catch most of them in Wednesday’s pro-am.
Part 2 of an exploration of hot college-sports topics for the Memphis Tigers and the American Conference heading into the 2025 football season.
“There’s still some uncertainty out there with the tariffs, but at some point, businesses have to make decisions regardless of uncertainty.”
DeSoto County supervisors have started looking at the property tax rate trying to balance the millage with the requirements set by the state regarding property assessments.
Also happening this week: Neighborhood groups across the county host police meet-and-greets for National Night Out.
Are you ready for today’s puzzles?
“Fantastic article, thank you. I am fascinated about how things now came into being.” — Thomas Sine about Ask the Memphian: Why is there a Poplar viaduct?
“This needs to be the last year of sitting out. Play all 3 or you don’t advance.” — Michael Talley about Your guide to the FedEx St. Jude Championship
“Some days are diamonds, some days are stones.” — Mark Mitchell about Redbirds Recap: Memphis loses by walk-off hit for second straight game
* Select comments upvoted by Daily Memphian readers.Today’s puzzle features a photo of wallpaper in a room that’s part of the restoration of the century-old Hotel Pontotoc.
This game follows some of the conventions of Wordle. You get six tries to guess each individual word.
MSCS board members start another academic year with a temporary district leader, as state takeovers loom, school closures are expected, and new policies could take hold.
About 200 runners convened at the starting line on St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Downtown campus to kick off the four-day run back to Peoria, Illinois.
“This will be the first FedEx St. Jude Championship since the death of Fred Smith. Why did Smith embrace the tournament the way he did? It wasn’t about the golf.”
The restaurant closed its doors recently, but it’s taking its show on the road.
Each year, teachers from all seven Germantown Municipal School District schools gather at Houston High for a party and inspirational speech from Jason Manuel, the superintendent.
Timberlake shared the news in a post commemorating his Forget Tomorrow tour adding that the disease “can be relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically.”
“We must choose a different story. It is impossible to tell the story of Memphis without telling the story of the Jewish people who helped build it.”
Can you solve this week’s word search?