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POMPANO BEACH, FL - AUGUST 15: The US Postal Service (USPS) has warned that millions of mail-in votes may not arrive in time to be counted on the presidential election day, 3 November, But on Thursday, Mr Trump said he was blocking additional funding for the USPS to help with election issues, because he opposed mail-in voting on August 15, 2020 in Pompano Beach, Florida. (AP Photo file)Premium Real Estate

Stamp of approval: USPS signs lease for Memphis facility

The deal has been in the works for more than a year and came together as part of USPS’s 10-year Delivering for America plan — a more than $40 billion project.

By Dima Amro December 03, 2025
Spirit of Memphis

‘We needed to answer:’ From church kitchens to city streets, volunteers serve holiday meals to the hungry

Memphians across the city spend part of their Thanksgiving holiday helping to feed the hungry.

By Jody Callahan November 30, 2025
Real Estate

Tires, tech and the Egg King: 3 small businesses plan their new looks

Multiple South Memphis businesses received a total of $75,000 in small business loans.

By Dima Amro November 19, 2025
Premium Spirit of Memphis

The six-way intersection that defines South City gets a new look

Artwork installation stands at the crossroads of historic neighborhood.

By Bill Dries November 16, 2025

  • Real Estate

    Data center coming to former Fred’s wants 15-year PILOT

    With the help of the PILOT, 5c plans to add 15 new jobs with an average wage of $103,400, according to the EDGE documents.

    By Dima Amro November 17, 2025
  • Premium Food News

    New Chick-fil-A proposed for Southeast Memphis

    At least three documents have been filed with local government entities to allow Chick-fil-A to replace a seafood restaurant on Winchester Road. 

    By Sophia Surrett November 17, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    MLGW celebrates completion of major South Memphis pipeline project

    The celebration of the project’s completion included balloon hats.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff November 15, 2025
  • Premium The Arts Beat

    Arts Beat: Beautifying the city starts with a call to artists

    The manager of the city’s percent-for-art program is looking for artists of any age to reimagine crosswalks, neighborhood signs, markers and beyond.

    By Elle Perry November 07, 2025
  • Premium Metro

    Pastors take steps to control task force impact on their congregations

    Bishop Brandon Porter and Pastor Keith Caldwell are among those who are mindful law enforcement presence, especially at events such as Saturday’s Christmas in November giveaway.

    By Bill Dries November 02, 2025
  • Premium Geoff Calkins

    Calkins: They’re not just cutting a ribbon in Whitehaven. They’re showing us the way.

    You know the best way to solve the ills of a community? With hope. There will be plenty of that at Whitehaven High School Wednesday — where they’re cutting the ribbon on a new STEM center.

    By Geoff Calkins October 12, 2025
  • Neighborhoods

    Photo Gallery: Southern Heritage Classic Parade

    The Southern Heritage Classic parade rolls through Orange Mound ahead of the football game between Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Alcorn State at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff September 27, 2025
  • Visual Arts

    From watercolors to landscapes, this art show is pure Memphis

    Nearly 300 creations by Memphis artists will be available to purchase at Art for Jobs, the annual charity event hosted by Advance Memphis.

    By Lydia Williams September 20, 2025
  • Premium Food

    Wing Guru closes final Memphis partner location

    The Whitehaven restaurant was a victim of declining sales and controversy around the larger brand, including a lawsuit from Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.

    By Ellen Chamberlain September 08, 2025
  • Transportation & Logistics

    South Korean manufacturer plans $50M Memphis expansion

    Hyosung Hico announced the multiyear expansion that would double the manufacturer’s capacity to produce a variety of power transformers and add more than 100 net new employees. 

    By Sophia Surrett September 03, 2025
  • Premium South Memphis

    My Sistah’s House to begin construction on its first mixed-use development

    For the past year, My Sistah’s House’s team has filed and refiled plans to build a 2,400-square-foot commercial and residential building as part of the nonprofit’s Tiny House Project.

    By Dima Amro August 31, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    Could Memphis’ Zodiac development be sign of starter homes return?

    A set of 10 new homes near Zodiac Park in Whitehaven Hills is the latest milestone in the city’s affordable housing movement.

    By Bill Dries August 24, 2025
  • $15 Deals

    $15 Deal: Jerked chicken curry stew at Bala’s Bistro

    This vibrant stew was seasoned so well, I could smell it through my to-go bag, despite the clear lid on top. 

    By Erica Horton August 21, 2025
  • South Memphis

    Photo Gallery: Elvis fans maintain solemn observance at annual vigil

    The annual Candlelight Vigil, the cornerstone event for Elvis Week each year, draws thousands of fans to Graceland on the eve of Presley’s death.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff August 15, 2025
  • Music

    Here’s what you need to know for Elvis Week 2025

    Here’s your guide to Elvis Week events in Memphis, including Graceland tours, Elvis Presley tribute artists, and the somber Candlelight Vigil. 

    By Joseph Mangin August 11, 2025
  • South Memphis

    Memphis neighborhood wins $250K to protect aquifer

    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 August 04, 2025
  • Visual Arts

    B.B. King lives on in Stax photo exhibit

    The photos capture the joy and energy of a live B.B. King performance.

    By Joseph Mangin July 29, 2025
  • Shelby County

    Environmental groups appeal xAI air permit

    Environmental groups have appealed the Shelby County Health Department’s decisions to grant Elon Musk’s xAI an air emissions permit for 15 natural gas turbines. 

    By Samuel Hardiman July 18, 2025
  • Premium Spirit of Memphis

    Calkins: Memphis Rox reopens with ‘climb for Mond’

    Two weeks after Jarmond Johnson was shot and killed at Memphis Rox, the gym reopened with a joyful, mournful — and ultimately hopeful — ceremonial climb.

    By Geoff Calkins July 18, 2025
  • South Memphis

    Grok’s antisemitism isn’t good for Memphis. At least according to Grok.

    Grok, a chatbot that can have conversations with people and generate computer code and images, is powered, in part, by advanced computer chips in two Memphis data centers.

    By Samuel Hardiman July 11, 2025
  • City of Memphis

    Here’s how Memphis could spend portion of xAI tax money

    The city on Monday released the proposed ordinance that would set aside 25% of xAI’s tax bill. 

    By Samuel Hardiman July 08, 2025
  • Premium Business

    How the fight over Elon Musk’s air permit could change Memphis

    The conversation about air pollution in the 38109 ZIP code has focused on xAI. Government data shows that there’s been a lot of pollution in that zip code before Elon Musk’s company took up residence in the former Electrolux plant. 

    By Samuel Hardiman July 07, 2025
  • South Memphis

    Despite community concern, xAI gets air-emissions permit

    The Shelby County Health Department received more than 1,000 public comments on the project.

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    Nonprofit installing its own air-quality sensors near xAI

    By Samuel Hardiman July 03, 2025
  • Premium South Memphis

    XAI raises $10 billion. What does it mean for Memphis?

    News of xAI securing more funding also comes as the company looks to move ahead on one of its key promises to Memphis — a water recycling plant that could cut long-term usage of the Memphis Sand Aquifer by about 9%. 

    By Samuel Hardiman July 05, 2025
  • Public Safety

    Double shooting at Memphis Rox

    One of the victims was an employee of the facility. Police have one person in custody.

    By Jody Callahan June 30, 2025

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