New details on $152M data center planned in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A data center developer says it in investing $152 million into redeveloping the former Fred’s headquarters into a state-of-the-art data center for technology and artificial intelligence companies. WREG reported on the plans in April, but documents filed with the city-county Economic Development...
Environmental activists say xAI could cause power grid problems in the future
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Community activists are raising new concerns about xAI in Memphis, arguing that the powerful supercomputer is harming local neighborhoods through excessive energy use and increased pollution. During a press conference Monday morning, members of Young Gifted & Green joined other community...
MLGW customers facing cutoff could qualify for up to $700 in assistance
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis Light, Gas and Water customers who are facing utility cutoff notices may be eligible for significant financial assistance. A new program is offering up to $700 to qualifying residents to help cover their utility bills. The Utility Assistance Fund, totaling one million dollars, was...
Task force arrests man for impersonating TBI agent
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Safe Task Force has arrested a man they said tried to use a fake badge and ID to impersonate a Tennessee Bureau of Investigation agent. Andrew Lee, 47, was charged with one count of criminal impersonation. According to the U.S. Marshal’s Service, on November 14, members of the task force...
Driver Identified In Monday’s High Speed Chase
The driver in Monday morning’s high speed pursuit has been identified as Dillon Mitchell, a 28 year from Memphis Tennessee according to Craighead County Sheriff’s Office booking information. Mitchell was arrested by the Arkansas State Police Troop C after a lengthy pursuit that began shortly after 9:00am on...
‘Memphians are feeling safer’: says MPD Chief Davis about crime
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police Chief C.J. Davis said Memphians are feeling safer, and she points out that the drop in crime started even before the new Memphis Safe Task Force arrived. Chief Davis, joined by MPD command staff, briefed a Memphis City Council committee today on the city’s latest public-safety trends....
Shelby County seeking loan to cover ‘unanticipated costs’ from shutdown, task force
Shelby County Government is currently in a negative cash position and could struggle to make payroll, officials said. The county could borrow from the debt service fund in anticipation of property tax revenue . The borrowing would be repaid through the future property tax collection over the next few months. Danielle...
Central HS student on life support after being struck by car
CORRECTION: Olga Bessan’s father told WREG that Bessan is on life support and is brain dead. He said she remains in the ICU because she’s an organ donor. Family members say there is no possible way for Bessan to recover. Central High’s Band has posted that she had died, and a family friend has created […]
Memphis Safe Task Force Detains Guatemalan National on Multiple Charges, Including Stalking and Fraud
The streets of Memphis witnessed another action-packed afternoon as the Memphis Safe Task Force carried through with the arrest of 26-year-old Guatemalan national, Nelson Gomez‑Lopez. The Task Force, a coordinated effort among federal, state, and local enforcement, is becoming well-known for its no-nonsense approach...
Female inmate dies at Regional One: SCSO
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A female inmate in Shelby County custody died Monday night at Regional One hospital, the sheriff’s office said. Tiffany Dukes, 45, died around 10 p.m. Detectives are investigating her death. The sheriff’s office said Dukes had been receiving treatment at Regional One since Oct. 21 and had been...
