Shelby County’s $495 million hospital rebuild is moving forward — but with zero public clarity on who’s footing the bill. As demolition of the old Commercial Appeal building chugs along, officials dodge questions about funding, leaving taxpayers in the dark while bids roll in and construction crews keep working.

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A kindergartner with autism in Sumner County Schools allegedly didn’t get the full-time aide his family requested, leading to outbursts and even a felony assault charge — later dismissed due to the child’s age. Now, the family is suing the district and another parent, an assistant principal, accused of leveraging their position to push for the child’s removal. The lawsuit warns this could set a dangerous precedent for other kids needing support — and no official response has come from the school system yet.

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Families torn apart by raids are speaking out at a city council meeting, exposing the human cost behind Memphis’ Safe Task Force — created to fight crime but now facing backlash as residents detail how enforcement operations shattered lives and relationships.

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Hitachi Energy is pouring $528 million into Copiah County, Mississippi — its largest U.S. investment ever — to build a new 45-acre transformer factory that will create 654 jobs and ramp up production of critical small power transformers for North America’s growing energy needs. Construction starts later this year, with full production launching in 2029, marking a major win for Mississippi’s economy and national energy infrastructure.

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Memphis City Council dodges a full data center moratorium, opting instead for tighter new rules targeting big projects — especially those needing 20 megawatts or more — with strict energy, water, and cooling requirements. A University of Memphis study found no major air quality impact from SpaceXAI’s Colossus facility, but warns closer facilities may pose greater risks. Residents and council members push for stronger environmental protections, as the city debates zoning and revisits a potential 12-month ban at their October 6th meeting.

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Memphis City Council has paused its vote on a proposed one-year ban on new data centers, pushing it back to October sixth to refine the ordinance based on feedback. Council member J.B. Smiley, who introduced the measure, is focusing on regulating massive “hyperscale” facilities like those from SpaceX and AI giants, amid heated debate over economic gains versus community impacts like energy use and infrastructure strain. The delay signals a more deliberate, thoughtful approach as the city seeks to align future tech investments with long-term planning.

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Seven trafficking victims rescued in Southaven in a major joint operation involving local police, sheriff’s office, and the Alcoholic Beverage Commission—highlighting relentless efforts to dismantle exploitation and rebuild lives, as authorities continue investigating with eyes on justice.

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Shelby County’s criminal justice system just got a major upgrade with the appointment of Paul Hagerman as its new court judge — a prosecutor with deep roots in the local legal scene and a track record in high-profile cases. This newly created court, born from state legislation, replaces one lost after a previous judge’s resignation tied to drug use, and Hagerman’s arrival signals a fresh start with serious experience at the helm.

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