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Leaders hopeful Arkansas city can land $3B data center
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — First, it was Memphis landing Elon Musk’s ‘xAI’ supercomputer. Now West Memphis could be in the running for a massive $3 billion data center that could mean hundreds of new jobs. Recently, West Memphis City Council members talked about possible tax incentives for the technical facility that would possibly be built […]
West Memphis City Council passes resolution to attract potential $3M data center
WEST MEMPHIS, Arkansas — The West Memphis City Council has passed a non-binding resolution of interest to let an unnamed company know that it is interested in its plan to locate a $3 million data center in the city. West Memphis is under a non-disclosure agreement. The resolution passed...
Memphis and West Memphis Eye Economic Growth with $900M "America’s River Crossing" Bridge Initiative
A new era of connectivity and safety is on the horizon for Tennessee and Arkansas with the announcement of the "America’s River Crossing," a forthcoming bridge intended to overhaul the aging I-55 infrastructure that connects the two states. This pivotal project, which has been long in the making, is set to receive a combined injection of funds from state and federal sources, totaling nearly $900 million. According to Action News 5, city and state leaders expect that the new bridge will not only ease traffic congestion but also stimulate economic growth by creating jobs and encouraging business in Memphis and West Memphis.
Memphis, Shelby County leaders react to President Joe Biden dropping out of 2024 race
President Joe Biden has dropped out of the presidential race, he said in a post on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, Sunday afternoon. "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe...
Region welcomes I-55, US 79 work
As southeast Arkansas citizens and college students often travel to Memphis either for a weekend vacation, concert or ballgame, the expansion of two roadways along the pathway is viewed as welcome news. Not only are plans to replace the Interstate 55 bridge -- aka America's River Crossing Bridge -- from...
Traffic alert issued for Downtown Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Traffic downtown near Riverside between Georgia Ave and Beale St. will be blocked off from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday. This is because of the All White Affair Festival hosted at Tom Lee Park. More than 4,000 people are expected to be in the area for the event. Memphis Police […]
New owner of Aretha Franklin’s childhood home in Memphis on mission to preserve history
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The new owner of Aretha Franklin’s childhood home says her goal is to preserve the birthplace of the Queen of Soul. Anasa Troutman purchased the home last Friday at auction. She is the same person who purchased Clayborn Temple and said her goal is to make sure history does not fade away.
Social event draws huge Downtown crowd, FOX13 examines safety measures
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A huge crowd rolled out for an annual all-white event in Downtown Memphis Saturday. We’ve been reporting here on FOX13 many of the challenges the Downtown area has encountered due to crime. Thousands were expected to show up for the event, so FOX13 did some digging...
Arkansas, Tennessee officials announce new Interstate 55 bridge project in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Officials from Arkansas and Tennessee met at the Metal Museum in Memphis yesterday to celebrate the official announcement of a new bridge that will someday replace the current Memphis-Arkansas Interstate 55 bridge. The proposed six-lane bridge will cost an estimated $800 million to $1 billion. A...
‘Beyond the Stage’ citywide talent show showcases talented Memphis youth
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Midtown was buzzing with talented youth who showcased their talents on the main stage!. The event ‘Beyond the Stage’ was open to youth, letting them take center stage and share their gifts in a positive and supportive environment. The organizer wants the youth to...
Global Microsoft outage affects systems in Memphis, Shelby County
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A worldwide software outage is affecting systems in the City of Memphis Friday morning, including the Memphis Police Department (MPD), a spokesperson said. As of 1 p.m., airlines have resumed operations at Memphis International Airport after the software issue led to global technology disruptions, communications issues, and flight delays. MEM leaders said though operations have resumed, schedules could continue to be affected throughout the day. Passengers should check their flights before heading to the airport.
Global outage: Shelby Co. Clerk's office drivers license dept. down, MFD, MPD impacted
The Drivers License Department at the Shelby County Clerk's office has been impacted by the global tech outage, according to Clerk Wanda Halbert. All other systems, as of 10:30 a.m. Friday, were still operating. A major technology outage has impacted personal computers, airlines, media companies, banks, and telecom firms around...
Memphis' Urban Heat Island and who it impacts the most
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Our Summers are getting hotter, a symptom of climate change but also because of something known as the Urban Heat Island. Many urban corridors in the City of Memphis are swaths of concrete and asphalt with little shade. In a natural field, we would expect temperatures...
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