‘Record-shattering’ $20 billion project announced by Mississippi Gov. Reeves, will bring hundreds of jobs...
XAI, the American artificial intelligence company founded by Elon Musk, plans to locate a major data center in Southaven, marking the largest corporate investment in Mississippi history, Gov. Tate Reeves announced Thursday. The project is expected to exceed $20 billion and will create hundreds of permanent jobs...
Update: Man who shot intruder at East Memphis apartment charged with manslaughter
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man police say fired several shots at an intruder who broke into his East Memphis apartment early Thursday morning has been charged with voluntary manslaughter. Marques Griffin, 30, was booked in the Shelby County Jail hours after the shooting in the 1200 block of Robin Hood Lane. At around 3:30...
Dixie Queen Continuing Long Memphis History with New Location
A long-standing and beloved Memphis institution is continuing its legacy with a brand-new location. Dixie Queen, celebrated for its hearty portions of made-to-order comfort food, is setting up shop in a converted Poplar Avenue storefront-and it’s nearly ready to serve guests. Dixie Queen is making its newest Memphis...
Restaurant owner refuses to serve National Guard in viral video
A video posted to social media shows the National Guard surrounding a Tennessee sandwich shop that refused to serve law enforcement agents.
4 arrested after shooting in Memphis leads to chase, crash in Southaven
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Four people are now in custody after National Guardsmen said they saw suspects conducting a drive-by shooting at a home with 12 people inside, including children, before leading Memphis Police officers on a chase to Southaven and crashing. Miracle Wells, 18, is charged with 12 counts of criminal...
IHRA Donates $10 Million To St. Jude Children’s Hospital
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The International Hot Rod Association, under the leadership of owner Darryl Cuttell, has made a $10 million charitable donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The move reinforces IHRA’s commitment to serving communities not only through entertainment and shared experiences, but through...
Woman homeless after dispute with leasing company
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A woman says ignoring red flags from a leasing company cost her more than $3,000 and has left her displaced. She says once she got the keys to her new home, it wasn’t what she was promised, and now she has no place to live.
Man stabbed to death in Frayser, woman detained
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was stabbed to death Thursday morning in a Frayser neighborhood, according to the Memphis Police Department. Just after 8 a.m., officers say they were called to the 3000 block of St Charles Place regarding an ambulance call. A male victim was found suffering from a stab wound. He was pronounced...
Driver made food delivery after fatal hit and run, victim’s family says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — More than a month after a Mississippi teen was killed in a hit-and-run crash in the Medical District, the boy’s family members are still waiting for an arrest in the case. Cameron Cole, 16, was riding a motorbike when he was hit by a dark-colored sedan at Poplar Ave. and Cochran Street on […]
Fatal ICE shooting raises alarm for local lawmakers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Congressman Steve Cohen says what happened in Minneapolis raises serious concerns for communities like Memphis. In a statement, Cohen says the presence of ICE and federal agents in our neighborhoods is concerning. “Our neighborhoods must be properly trained, held to the law, and subject to real...

















