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Non-profit sets up mobile showering services for those in need weekly
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Hospitality Hub will host a hygiene services event with its newest community partner ShowerUp. The mobile hygiene services will be available at 590 Washington Avenue on Friday from 10 a.m. until noon. This event is open to any community member in the Memphis area who...
Elon Musk’s xAI launches Memphis supercomputer
Elon Musk announced the start of training for what he calls “the world’s most powerful AI training cluster” at a new supercomputer facility in Memphis, Tennessee. The billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of multiple tech companies shared on X (formerly Twitter) that the “Memphis Supercluster” began operations at around 4:20 am local time on Monday. Musk’s xAI team, working with X and Nvidia, launched the supercomputer cluster with 100,000 liquid-cooled GPUs.
FHU appoints James Biggs as new director of undergraduate admissions
HENDERSON, Tenn. — Following six years working with FHU Admissions and over a decade of management experience, James Biggs has been appointed Freed-Hardeman University’s new undergraduate director of admissions. This new role will take effect August 1. “I am excited to step into the role as the director...
Man charged with killing mom in dispute over money
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 33-year-old man is in custody charged with with killing his own mother after he told police she attacked him with a wooden stick, and he pulled out his gun to defend himself. Rhakeem Fields is facing voluntary manslaughter charges for shooting and killing his mother Katrina Fields-Michael, in a dispute over […]
Room in the Inn breaks ground on facility expansion; new area will serve unhoused families
Room in the Inn held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for the new addition to its current facility at the Collins Chapel Connectional Hospital. This starts the second phase of the facility, which currently holds the Family Inn and recuperative care program in the former hospital. "Today, we celebrate an opportunity to expand...
Body is found of man gone missing in the Mississippi River, police report
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The body of a missing man who fell into the Mississippi River off of a boat Friday morning has been recovered, Memphis Police report. Search officials recovered the body Saturday morning around 10 a.m. The search resumed today for the man whose boat capsized. According to his...
Schools chief says overtime abuse costs district $1M
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins wants to crack down on overtime abuse in the district after claiming it cost the district around $1 million. Some school members are glad the problem is being addressed, while others want to know who the abusers are. “To be transparent, we have an […]
‘Lord, thank you’: Honor student on life support after hit-and-run wakes up
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Mitchell High honor student put on life support after a hit-and-run crash three weeks ago has been taken off his ventilator and is on the road to recovery, his family says. Sharon Jones said her grandson Thomas Powell woke up Thursday morning and is talking. “This morning when I went up […]
Renters at Whitehaven apartments say management went months without fixing leaking roofs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — People living at a Whitehaven apartment complex say many of their maintenance requests have gone unanswered, leading to water damage, leaky ceilings and other problems. “There’s something wrong in here,” said one 64-year-old tenant. “There’s something wrong.”. A leaking roof, unreliable electricity...
Tunnel to Towers holds groundbreaking ceremony for Veterans Village Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As part of its mission to eradicate veteran homelessness, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, an organization dedicated to supporting America's first responders, held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday for its Veteran Village residential building. After renovating buildings nationwide, Veterans Village Memphis will be the newest facility...
Paris Landing Now Offers Adult-Size Changing Tables
Paris Landing State Park officials announced this morning that it now offers access to an adult-sized changing table inside the lodge. For Micah and his family, having access to adult-sized changing tables at Tennessee State Parks transforms what was once a challenging outing into an enjoyable outdoor experience for everyone involved. “For people like us, this is huge. This allows us to get back to nature and enjoy hobbies we love, and we can take Micah with us,” said Micah’s mother, Jessie.
Celebrate National Tender & Wing Days at Slim Chickens
July 25, 2024 – Celebrate National Tender & Wing Days with some fresh, delicious chicken. July 26th through 29th, get 25 Tenders for only $29 or get 20 Wings for only $25. No code necessary. Both items can be found in the Party Trays section. These deals are valid for dine-in, drive-thru, online and App orders at participating locations 7/26 through 7/29.
MLGW outage: Over 3,000 customers without power after circuit issues
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -Over 3,000 MLGW customers are experiencing outages after circuit issues. According to MLGW, a circuit outage is affecting over 3,000 customers. The circuit has been for more than an hour. There is no word yet on what caused the circuit issue and when it will be fixed.
Memphis Grizzlies Superstar Ja Morant Opens Up On His Recovery Status From Shoulder Surgery- “I Feel Like That’s Still Scary”
Memphis Grizzlies star player Ja Morant only played nine games in the 2023-24 season due to controversy and injuries. The 24-year-old point guard reportedly underwent season-ending surgery on his right shoulder in January 2024 after sustaining a subluxation during team practice. However, Morant recently excited the fans by giving an update on his injury status.
Memphis Honors Elvis Presley's Rock & Roll Debut with 70th Anniversary Celebration at Overton Park Shell
Memphis is gearing up for a commemorative weekend as the Overton Park Shell marks the 70th anniversary of Elvis Presley's historic rock & roll debut on its stage. According to WREG, the festivities will start with a backstage tour and a look at the Shell's storied Green Room, renowned for hosting some of the most significant names in Memphis music history. Activities will be launched out of the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and span rarely visited sites relevant to Elvis's formative years.
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