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localmemphis.com | Desmond Nugent
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Storms on Thursday, June 19, in Tipton County accounted for nearly 7 inches of rain and caused widespread flooding. The damage is becoming more apparent and more heartbreaking for residents. The Tipton County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) director, Brian McCool, told ABC24 that the majority of floodwaters receded by Friday, June 20, but the impact will be felt for a long time.
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localmemphis.com | Desmond Nugent
MEMPHIS, Tenn — On a day dedicated to celebrating Black freedom and culture, the City of Clarksdale added another name to its storied musical legacy, honoring Grammy-nominated rapper and successful entrepreneur Rick Ross with a street named in his honor. Amid cheers, music, and community pride, city officials unveiled "Rick Ross Way." The tribute recognizes Ross's global impact and the deep roots he maintains in the city where he was born and raised.
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localmemphis.com | Desmond Nugent
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, xAI, is facing mounting pressure to shut down gas turbines at its Southwest Memphis facility after environmental advocates sent a legal notice alleging violations of the Clean Air Act. On Monday, June 16, the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), backed by the NAACP Memphis chapter, issued a formal 60-day notice of intent to sue xAI.
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localmemphis.com | Desmond Nugent
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The West Memphis School District is searching for a new home for its IT department, special education facilities, and instructional support center after severe flooding that occurred in April 2025. The severe weather left its current facility heavily damaged. The district's superintendent, Eric Foister, said it's a move that could cost taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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2 weeks ago |
localmemphis.com | Desmond Nugent
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Tennessee lawmaker is calling for calm and due process following explosive allegations from top state leaders accusing Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) of destroying documents ahead of a multimillion-dollar audit. The claims surfaced this week on social media in posts by Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton and Lt. Gov.
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