XAI files $659 million building permit
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company continues to pour billions of dollars into Memphis and North Mississippi.
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company continues to pour billions of dollars into Memphis and North Mississippi.
All 13 state House incumbents and three state senators representing Shelby County have checked out qualifying petitions for the August ballot. The filing deadline for primary challengers is March 10.
Spring football for Memphis begins later this month, with the first official practice scheduled for March 23.
“I’m incredibly passionate about the mission,” said Michael Drake, new president and CEO of Christ Community Health Services.
Where Guillermo del Toro’s current Oscar nominee “Frankenstein” is a quasi-straight adaptation of Mary Shelley’s original novel, writer-director Maggie Gyllenhaal’s new movie is a highly stylized adaptation transported to the gangster milieu of 1930s Chicago.
Ava Jones’ production on the court — and leadership off it — has been vital for a Sting team that is in the final four for the first time since 2021.
This March art roundup includes one show that honors Neena Wang, who died last fall at the age of 30.
Saints and Sting begin state play Thursday in Clarksville. Gryphons take the floor on Friday.
One Memphis school is headed to the NCAA Tournament this March, and there’s room on the bandwagon.
Dog & Bone, 2116 Madison Ave., will be a British pub, featuring a mix of British, European and American beers and cocktails and a menu that includes British favorites.
Professional tennis is returning to the city. That isn’t some accident. It’s because Memphis did something very, very well. Related content:
A majority of Shelby County residents want to build a new jail and think the Memphis Safe Task Force has been a success. But the majority also thinks the Task Force’s widespread immigration-related arrests have not made Memphis safer.
Matthew De’Marcus Williams, 22, was shot and killed while attending a violence intervention program meeting in 2025. His family has filed a wrongful death suit against Youth Villages.
“Ain’t Too Proud” and “Les Miserables” are two more shows coming to Playhouse on the Square next season.
A new chapter is about to begin for the Collierville library, and those eager to author it can pen their names soon.
”It’s hard. I’m not lying — it’s hard for sure,” Tigers coach Penny Hardaway said of what’s been one of the most difficult seasons in program history.
“What percentage of state legislators do we think could pass a civics pop quiz?” — Chris Wilson about Teachers may soon have to pass a civics exam to earn their license
“Same old story for the Memphis MASH unit.” — E. Mark Robinson about Grizzlies’ Zach Edey to undergo another procedure on ankle
“75,000 a month?” — Megan Warr about MATA trustee Rodrick Holmes wants it all for Memphis riders: Stability, free fares, trolleys and more
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To be honored in the Associated Press Sports Editors’s annual writing and photography contest is one of the highest honors a sports writer or photographer can earn. Plus, this was the first year APSE had a podcast category.
Are you ready for it? Here are today’s sudokus.
Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.
Today’s puzzle is a sledgehammer used at the groundbreaking at the Fogelman College of Business and Economics and was taken by Patrick Lantrip.
Also in the political roundup, Tim Burchett at Lincoln Day, xAI surfaces at Democratic mayor’s forum, Henri Brooks on reasons to run and the shape of the new County Commission.
While the Trump administration is aggressively trying to get illegal immigrants driving big trucks off the road, local trucking officials say recruitment and other national issues play a bigger role in Memphis.
The Memphis Classic, to be held July 25-Aug. 2 at Leftwich Tennis Center, is a WTA 250-level tournament.
Late last year, the owners decided to eliminate the retail portion of the Broad Avenue business.
The Lake District may be on the verge of getting new life with townhomes and a potential hotel emerging in the near future.
“All the teachers were fine artists and loved to teach,” said Murray Riss, who established the photography department at Memphis College of Art.
“Memphis has never been defined by ease. We have always been defined by resilience, by staying when others leave, by believing when belief is irrational.”
This is the week when the Banana Ball Championship League (finally) comes to Memphis.