The CEO of an Ohio-based industrial contractor said SpaceXAI still owes his company about 40% of its roughly $1.5 billion total bill.

With district leadership still up in the air, Memphis-Shelby County Schools is diving into chronic absenteeism solutions and math-curriculum changes. And more school closures are likely this year.

After a 5-6 finish and a first-round playoff exit, Phoenix coach Cedric Miller and his players are eager to show “we can still play football over here.”

How many chances do you get to BYOB to a show by an EGOT winner? In August, Memphians can see a country superstar, musical improv on Beale and, of course, John Legend. 

Nolan Gorman and Joshua Baez hit home runs to help Memphis win the first game in Jacksonville.

Memphis Library’s secondhand bookstore at its Central location will reopen Friday, but other book sales remain paused.

“While the rising cost of sanitation collection in Germantown should be expected, the increase should translate to more attentive service.”

Quarterfinal matches in women’s singles and semifinal matches in women’s doubles are being played Friday at Leftwich Tennis Center. 

SpaceXAI now has a clear regulatory roadmap for retiring the 69 natural gas turbines it operates without air emissions permits in Southaven.

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A warning from District Attorney General Steve Mulroy about misleading endorsement ballots is the latest chapter in the tale of a unique Memphis political institution.

Coffee potheads have a new place to go in Midtown. And so do the matcha lovers in Downtown.

Today’s puzzle features the yogurt parfait and acai bowl from Wild Beet Salad Co., taken by Sophia Surrett. 

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play. 

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Memphis players have set their expectations on a shot at the College Football Playoff. Coach Charles Huff says the work ethic will determine that. 

SpaceXAI said Thursday, July 30, that it and the State of Mississippi had entered an agreement for winding down some of the company’s sprawling power plant operations in Southaven. 

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Although one election is a week away, voters in five of the Memphis suburbs will be choosing their leaders in November.

FedEx is planning to expand its operations at the airport with an $18.1 million addition to its international freight facilities, according to a permit.

A West Tennessee resident who constructed a fake history as a combat-wounded military veteran to collect donations has received a federal prison sentence.

Memphis police and the Memphis Safe Task Force announced dozens of recent arrests on Thursday, July 30, including a suspect in a road rage shooting and three suspected gang members.

One of the applicants is a retired GMSD employee running unopposed for the position in August and November.

Varsity Spirit is growing its operations locally by snagging a warehouse space in Southeast Memphis.

Elon Musk appeared to acknowledge that the company had built a new data center, known as “Minihard.” 

IP reported $6 billion in net sales, falling short of expectations and showing an 11.3% year-over-year decline. Overall, the company lost $12 million in the second quarter, or 2 cents per share.

In this week’s To-Do List, we’ve got the details on a Frank Ocean listening party, a summer splash shindig for dogs and two album-release parties where you can leave with a CD. (A CD!)