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Photo Gallery: Southern Heritage Classic Parade

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 14:19:28 -0500

The Southern Heritage Classic parade rolls through Orange Mound ahead of the football game between Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Alcorn State at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

From watercolors to landscapes, this art show is pure Memphis

lwilliams@dailymemphian.com (Lydia Williams) — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 09:46:09 -0500

Nearly 300 creations by Memphis artists will be available to purchase at Art for Jobs, the annual charity event hosted by Advance Memphis.

South Korean manufacturer plans $50M Memphis expansion

ssurrett@dailymemphian.com (Sophia Surrett) — Wed, 3 Sep 2025 13:20:08 -0500

Hyosung Hico announced the multiyear expansion that would double the manufacturer’s capacity to produce a variety of power transformers and add more than 100 net new employees.

Could Memphis' Zodiac development be sign of starter homes return?

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Sun, 24 Aug 2025 04:00:04 -0500

A set of 10 new homes near Zodiac Park in Whitehaven Hills is the latest milestone in the city’s affordable housing movement.

$15 Deal: Jerked chicken curry stew at Bala's Bistro

ericaevolves@gmail.com (Erica Horton) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 17:32:02 -0500

This vibrant stew was seasoned so well, I could smell it through my to-go bag, despite the clear lid on top.

Photo Gallery: Elvis fans maintain solemn observance at annual vigil

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 23:31:52 -0500

The annual Candlelight Vigil, the cornerstone event for Elvis Week each year, draws thousands of fans to Graceland on the eve of Presley’s death.

Here's what you need to know for Elvis Week 2025

jmangin@dailymemphian.com (Joseph Mangin) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:46:31 -0500

Here’s your guide to Elvis Week events in Memphis, including Graceland tours, Elvis Presley tribute artists, and the somber Candlelight Vigil.

Memphis neighborhood wins $250K to protect aquifer

jmangin@dailymemphian.com (Joseph Mangin) — Mon, 4 Aug 2025 08:49:10 -0500

The Alcy Ball neighborhood in South Memphis sits beside industrial lots with a known history of contamination, most notably the former Memphis Defense Depot.

B.B. King lives on in Stax photo exhibit

jmangin@dailymemphian.com (Joseph Mangin) — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:59:59 -0500

The photos capture the joy and energy of a live B.B. King performance.

Environmental groups appeal xAI air permit

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:50:39 -0500

Environmental groups have appealed the Shelby County Health Department’s decisions to grant Elon Musk’s xAI an air emissions permit for 15 natural gas turbines.

Grok's antisemitism isn't good for Memphis. At least according to Grok.

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:29:54 -0500

Grok, a chatbot that can have conversations with people and generate computer code and images, is powered, in part, by advanced computer chips in two Memphis data centers.

Here's how Memphis could spend portion of xAI tax money

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Tue, 8 Jul 2025 18:48:49 -0500

The city on Monday released the proposed ordinance that would set aside 25% of xAI’s tax bill.

Despite community concern, xAI gets air-emissions permit

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Thu, 3 Jul 2025 06:14:42 -0500

The Shelby County Health Department received more than 1,000 public comments on the project.

Double shooting at Memphis Rox

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 15:55:08 -0500

One of the victims was an employee of the facility. Police have one person in custody.

The neighborhood that birthed Stax celebrates rich history

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 18:33:51 -0500

Hundreds gather to soak up the history (and heat) where former Mayor Willie Herenton, Booker T. Jones, and Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White got their start.

Find Fourth of July fireworks and parades in the Memphis area

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:48:10 -0500

Find Fourth of July fireworks and parades across the Mid-South in this guide — from Downtown Memphis to Southaven to Millington and everywhere in between.

City tests air quality near xAI sites

hardiman@dailymemphian.com (Samuel Hardiman) — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 05:40:02 -0500

The city conducted the testing following community concern about Elon Musk-founded xAI’s use of natural gas turbines at its supercomputer in Southwest Memphis.

Whitehaven native pays homage to community with YMCA sculpture

jmangin@dailymemphian.com (Joseph Mangin) — Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:57:29 -0500

“You go to other areas (of Memphis) and they have memorable sculptures and landmarks,” the artist Lorenzo Scruggs said. “Whitehaven? We build our own landmark.”

EDGE allocates $200K for South Memphis

damro@dailymemphian.com (Dima Amro) — Wed, 21 May 2025 20:17:06 -0500

The Memphis and Shelby County Economic Development Growth Engine committed the money to build an economic development plan for South Memphis neighborhoods.

Southwest Twin Drive-In redevelopment breaks ground

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 16 May 2025 18:54:45 -0500

The old drive-in movie site in Southwest Memphis will have a police precinct and a public library with plans for private development modeled on the 5-year-old Raleigh Springs Town Centre.