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MATA to hold two meetings addressing ongoing issues
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Area Transit Authority is hosting a meeting Thursday night to speak with the public about possible routes that could be taken away. Another meeting will also be held on Thursday to ask city leaders for at least $20 million to keep MATA running at least next year. According to those with […]
$9.01 adoptions to celebrate 901 Day at Memphis Animal Services
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Families looking for a new furry friend to join their homes can get an adoption deal while celebrating Memphis this weekend. Memphis Animal Services will be offering adoptions for $9.01 in honor of 901 Day. The deal runs from Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, to Sunday, Sept. 1.
Elon Musk's AI startup is apparently making pollution worse in Memphis
Elon Musk found a home for his artificial intelligence startup’s supercomputer — but now it’s being blamed for making pollution worse in the area. In June, xAI chose Memphis, Tennessee for its “gigafactory of compute,” after Musk reportedly asked chipmaker Nvidia NVDA to prioritize its shipments of AI chips to xAI and his social media platform X, over his electric vehicle company Tesla TSLA.
UofM Athletic Director previews upcoming football season
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - College football season is here and the University of Memphis is coming in with big expectations. New UofM Athletic Director Dr. Ed Scott joined the Action News 5 Digital Desk to discuss what this upcoming season means to the university and what he expects out of the Tigers.
Speed humps working in Southaven
Officials in Southaven say a speed hump policy enacted last year is working well. Mayor Darren Musselwhite told the Board of Aldermen at its Aug. 20 meeting that the three speed humps on Snowden Lane have slowed traffic down, as have ones installed on Freeman Drive, Baird Drive, and Castle Ridge.
Ag Commissioner Gipson speaks at Vicksburg Rotary Club
Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson spoke on a wide array of topics during his visit to the Vicksburg Rotary Club’s weekly meeting Thursday, but saved the majority of his remarks for stressing the importance of the Magnolia State’s farmland and those who work it. “Agriculture is the backbone of Mississippi’s economy,” Gipson […]
Charleston vs. Ripley High School football live stream, TV – Friday, August 30
Ripley High School will host Charleston High School on Friday, August 30 at 7:00 p.m. CT. Don’t miss out on a single high school game. Sign up for an NFHS Network annual pass and get full access to live regular season and postseason sporting events and get 45% off compared to a monthly pass.
North Jackson animal shelter left with no water for hours
JACKSON, Miss. — The Animal Rescue Fund of Mississippi went without water Wednesday after it said a city of Jackson worker allegedly ran over a backflow valve. ARF Director Elizabeth Jackson said the water stopped working Wednesday afternoon after a city mower allegedly mowed over the valve. Jackson said...
Housing development opens in Jackson after almost a decade of planning
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The building that previously housed the Holiday Inn Southwest on Highway 80 in Jackson has now been renovated into the Pearl Apartments and Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center. The hotel had been abandoned for years and became an eyesore in the capital city. The plans to renovate...
Man slams into Leakesville Ward’s, charged, released on medical bond
LEAKESVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - Ward’s restaurant in Leakesville found itself hosting an uninvited, unwelcome and unwanted patron early Wednesday morning. Greene County Sheriff Ryan Walley said that deputies responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash at 2:20 a.m. Wednesday, and quickly discovered that the town’s Ward’s had taken a major hit from a vehicle.
Two Mississippi restaurants open for nearly 20 years announce they are closing
Two popular Mississippi restaurants open for nearly 20 years have announced that they will soon be closing after many memories and family celebrations. On Tuesday, Fenian’s Pub in Jackson announced that they will be closing their doors after serving customers for nearly 28 years. On Wednesday, Basil’s Downtown announced that it will also be closing after serving customers for 19 years.
Man found guilty of murder over 2023 deadly sports bar shooting
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) – A man has been found guilty in connection to a shooting at a sports bar in Columbus that left one dead and two injured. According to District Attorney Scott Colom, Undra Williams was found guilty of murder, and three counts of aggravated assault on Wednesday.
Mississippi wildlife officer and K-9 receive medal for finding 3 missing children
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks has awarded its medal of valor to an officer and one of its law enforcement dogs for finding three missing children. The department said Wednesday that it gave the award last week to Cpl. Bradley Starling and...
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