Electrical Fire Damages Vacant Downtown Memphis Building
A Saturday blaze at a vacant industrial property on South 2nd Street was brought under control with no injuries reported.
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In Memphis, the birthplace of rock and roll, coverage here follows city government, Shelby County, Memphis-Shelby County Schools, sports, business and public safety. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the city and the wider metro.
Finance
Sylvamo Reports Q3 Results, Sells Europe Unit
The paper company posted third-quarter 2026 results from continuing operations and entered a put option agreement to sell its European business.
Sports
Reid Leads Memphis Past VCU 89-88
Jayden Reid scored 32 points, including two free throws with 5 seconds left, as Memphis rallied from a halftime deficit to win its home opener.
Business
Ministry Collects Toiletries for Memphis Homeless
Joyous Connection Ministries gathered hygiene products and blankets at a Memphis church for the city's homeless community.
Tech
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Memphis Launches Study to Regulate Data Centers
The city council approved a 135-day development pause while officials examine new zoning and infrastructure protections.
Crime
Former Judge A. Melissa Boyd Dies
Former Shelby County Criminal Court judge A. Melissa Boyd has died, according to her church and family, and funeral details have not yet been announced.
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