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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.

By Samuel Hardiman 5 hours ago
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‘Nervous and excited': MSCS students embark on new school year

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.

By Laura Testino 10 hours ago
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City looks to kick in $900K for ‘integrity policing’

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.

By Bill Dries 5 hours ago
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In this episode of The AM/DM podcast, editorial director Mary Cashiola and newsletter editor Bianca Phillips talk about what’s on the horizon this week for the Memphis area. 

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    By Bianca Phillips 20 hours ago
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    Ask the Memphian: Why is there a Poplar viaduct?

    For that matter, what is a viaduct, anyway?

    By Jody Callahan 14 hours ago
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    Southaven mayor on xAI, more MLGW customers eligible for cutoff and 2026 campaign updates

    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.

    By Samuel Hardiman, Bill Dries 4 hours ago
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    This Week in Memphis: School is in session, and FESJC golf tees off

    Also happening this week: Neighborhood groups across the county host police meet-and-greets for National Night Out.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 03, 2025
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    Memphis-Shelby County Schools has a lot going on. Here are 5 things to watch.

    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.

    By Laura Testino 6 hours ago
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    Germantown teachers and staff ready to survive school year

    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.

    By Abigail Warren 6 hours ago
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    The Alcy Ball neighborhood in South Memphis sits beside industrial lots with a known history of contamination, most notably the former Memphis Defense Depot.

    By Joseph Mangin 17 hours ago
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    Is Tennessee about to remove its world language graduation requirement?

    When Tennessee State Board of Education Chairman Bob Eby mentioned at a May board meeting that he wanted to launch a study of the state’s language graduation requirement, he kicked off a firestorm of public response.

    By Melissa Brown 4 hours ago
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    Man who helped save Overton Park Shell dies

    John Larkin was a tireless advocate for the Overton Park Shell, and if not for him and those like him, the Shell might have been torn down and replaced by a parking lot years ago.

    By Jody Callahan 6 hours ago
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    Taller homes and 3-D houses among affordable housing strategies

    Two developers of affordable housing and the head of the city’s Housing and Community Development Division talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the latest wrinkles in building more affordable housing to meet a citywide shortage.

    By Bill Dries 5 hours ago
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    Memphis nonprofit to bail out ‘nonviolent’ inmates

    Memphis criminal justice reform nonprofit Just City already has a list of around 30 people for whom it will pay bail.

    By Aarron Fleming August 01, 2025
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    Memphis board leaves in-school literacy tutoring program in limbo days before classes start

    More than 1,500 students in Memphis-Shelby County Schools could lose access to targeted in-school literacy tutoring this year as nonprofit Literacy Mid-South faces budget challenges.

    By Bri Hatch August 01, 2025
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    The Early Word: Teacher shortage and a settled dispute in the Nichols suit

    A cold front has arrived, a fancy wine bar opens Downtown and there’s vegan sorcery afoot at Guac Fresh Mex.

    By Bianca Phillips August 01, 2025
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    Last year, MSCS started school missing 478 teachers. This year, it’s hoping to be down to 240 vacancies — or fewer

    In Memphis, significant portions of the teacher population are either new to the profession or nearing retirement eligibility.

    By Laura Testino August 01, 2025
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    Spat between city and attorneys for Tyré Nichols’ family unworthy of sanctions, judge says

    The issue stems from a May news release attorneys for Nichols’ family and estate issued.

    By Samuel Hardiman August 01, 2025
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    Penny Schwinn out as nominee for Education Department’s No. 2 job after conservative pushback

    Schwinn enjoyed a good reputation among conservative education advocates for her work in Tennessee to boost reading proficiency and target pandemic relief dollars toward academic recovery.

    By Erica Meltzer July 31, 2025
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    Headed to a high school game or event? Don’t forget your clear bag

    Germantown Municipal School District recently changed its clear-bag policy, joining the majority of public school districts around Memphis.

    By Abigail Warren 4 hours ago
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    County mayor candidate talks MATA, taxes and development

    Assessor Melvin Burgess Jr. came to the Frayser Exchange Club on Thursday, July 31, to talk taxes. He also talked about broader issues touching on his bid to become the next county mayor.

    By Bill Dries August 01, 2025
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    Temps will dip this weekend, and MLGW will restart disconnections

    In a Memphis August, there’s no such thing as a “cold front.” But temperatures are expected to be 10 degrees cooler on Friday than on Thursday. 

    By Jody Callahan July 31, 2025
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    The Early Word: Ole Miss death a mystery; MSCS schools get sorted

    Germantown tries to help Houston High, Tom Lee’s house may see new life and runners cover 465 miles for St. Jude.

    By Bianca Phillips July 31, 2025
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    Interim head is breaking MSCS into regions. Here’s what they are.

    According to interim superintendent Roderick Richmond, carving up Memphis-Shelby County Schools prioritizes “localized decision-making.” 

    By Laura Testino July 31, 2025
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    Community connections: Olive Branch police start new volunteer program

    The Olive Branch Police Department is seeking volunteers to work on the force as a supplement to its regular full-time officers.

    By Brandon LaGrone II July 31, 2025
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    Where do wrongful death lawsuits against the jail stand?

    Multiple lawsuits have been filed in recent years over inmate deaths at the Shelby County Jail. Here is where some of them stand. 

    By Aarron Fleming July 31, 2025
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    No arrests in Ole Miss player’s death; homeowner says ‘nothing happened’ at pool party to spark shooting

    The pool party, hosted by an Ole Miss student at his parents’ house, charged attendees $10 a person.

    By Jody Callahan July 31, 2025
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    Houston High needs upgrades. Germantown may change its own rules to make it happen.

    “We can decide we have a medium-tier school system or a top-tier school system, and that determines how we have to fund it,” a Houston High alumnus and parent said.

    By Abigail Warren July 31, 2025

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