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SpaceXAI has minimal impact on Southwest Memphis air quality, study says

SpaceXAI has minimal impact on Southwest Memphis air quality, study says

An environmental health researcher at the University of Memphis presented the findings to Memphis City Council during a Sept. 15 meeting.
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Memphis Safe Task Force, local officials distance themselves from ICE

Memphis Safe Task Force, local officials distance themselves from ICE

As the Memphis Safe Task Force's one-year anniversary arrives, ICE's involvement is being downplayed by officials.
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Memphis City Council delays moratorium on data centers

Memphis City Council delays moratorium on data centers

On Sept. 15, Memphis City Council provided several updates on data center regulation. However, enforcement and moratorium were delayed.
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See which Memphis colleges ranked in Tennessee's top 20

See which Memphis colleges ranked in Tennessee's top 20

Three Memphis schools made a list of best in Tennessee and the TVA helped open a new STEM center in Orange Mound.
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Townhome project at Lake District in Lakeland has opened leasing window

Townhome project at Lake District in Lakeland has opened leasing window

While construction is ongoing for The Willows at The Lake District in Lakeland, leasing has opened for the first townhomes nearing completion.
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Long-time Shelby County prosecutor appointed as criminal court judge

Long-time Shelby County prosecutor appointed as criminal court judge

Paul Hagerman, a long-time prosecutor who tried some of Memphis' most high profile cases, has been appointed to the Shelby County bench.
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Memphis People in Business for Sept. 17, 2026

Memphis People in Business for Sept. 17, 2026

A look at promotions, hirings, movers and newsmakers in the Memphis area business scene
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Are federal prosecutions weaker with more Memphis Task Force arrests?

Are federal prosecutions weaker with more Memphis Task Force arrests?

With the Memphis Safe Task Force arresting thousands, there are also more federal prosecutions. Are the feds sacrificing case quality for quantity?
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Man acquitted of Young Dolph murder pleads guilty to separate federal charge

Man acquitted of Young Dolph murder pleads guilty to separate federal charge

The man acquitted of plotting Young Dolph's murder pleaded guilty in federal court to harassing a woman. He could face a two-year prison sentence.
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Shelby County Commission inherits jail issues; Paul Young fundraising in DC

Shelby County Commission inherits jail issues; Paul Young fundraising in DC

Also, the new Shelby County Clerk inherited a significant backlog of unprocessed car title, registration and tag applications.
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Former Shelby County Mayor Harris talks consolidated government, COVID response

Former Shelby County Mayor Harris talks consolidated government, COVID response

Lee Harris said moving forward he's "trying to stay out of the news." But here's what he said about his time in the spotlight.
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What was happening in Memphis history on Sept. 14? A look back through the years

What was happening in Memphis history on Sept. 14? A look back through the years

From a hearing on the consolidation of the city and county governments to apartments/shops on Union Ave., here's what was making headlines.