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Tennessee judge gives state leeway on deactivating inmate’s heart-regulating device before execution

40% Center coverage: 30 sources

A Tennessee judge ruled on Tuesday that the state can deactivate a death-row inmate’s implanted heart-regulating device at a hospital on the morning of his execution, rather than bringing a doctor or technician into the execution chamber.See the Story

Inmate Dies at 201 Poplar; TBI Investigating

87% Center coverage: 8 sources

MEMPHIS, Tenn.-- An inmate has died at the Shelby County Jail located at 201 Poplar, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) are trying to figure out what happened. 33-year-old, Rockez McDaniel, is said to be the inmate that was pronounced dead on Monday. Memphis Police say McDaniel was arrested for evading arrest and escape on July 20. No cause of death has been determined yet according to TBI; this is still an active investigation. WRE…Shelby County, Tennessee · Shelby County See the Story

MSCS Board Approves Schools Upgrade Plan by xAI

100% Center coverage: 4 sources

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Memphis-Shelby County School Board has approved an xAI donation to bring upgrades to four schools in the area of their super plant in South Memphis.xAI will perform maintenance at four schools, including improvements to HVAC systems, athletic fields, chemistry and technology labs, landscaping, and painting. The schools are Fairley, Mitchell, Westwood, and John P. Freeman Optional School. School board members Keith Williams …Education · Memphis See the Story

USA TODAY named a Memphis bar one of America's best. We wish these spots made the list too

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Fat Charlie's Speakeasy was recently named one of the best bars in America. Here are six other Memphis spots we think could have made the list.America, Indiana · America Read Article

$55M Renovation Planned for Home of Cardinals' Triple-A Team in Memphis

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A $55 million renovation is expected for AutoZone Park in Memphis, Tennessee, the home for the Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. The City of Memphis recently reached an agreement with Vieste LLC, a Florida-based real estate development firm, to renovate the stadium, according to city documents. The Downtown Neighborhood Association of Memphis says the upgrades "promise to elevate the stadium to Major League Baseball…Memphis, Tennessee · Memphis See the Story

Memphis oddities: 7 unusual sights and sites to check out, from gongs to graveyard humor

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Memphis is proudly a somewhat strange place, with some underappreciated offbeat attractions. These seven provide a novel distraction from the heat.Memphis, Tennessee · Memphis Read Article

High School Football Teams Taking Extra Precautions During Extreme Heat

83% Center coverage: 6 sources

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - High temperatures can pose a serious threat to high school athletes practicing for the upcoming season. In Memphis, a 16-year-old boy died this week after reportedly suffering from a heat stroke that led to organ failure. Head Football Coach at Science Hill High School, Stacy Carter, said he and his assistants are working to keep all players safe during practices on the gridiron. "We do have to make sure that we are …GoFundMe · Memphis See the Story

American Conference commissioner not bothered by Memphis' ambition

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti said he was aware of Memphis’ intentions to leave the conference for the Big 12 and praised the school for being ambitious, even though the Tigers’ bid to join the Power Four…Charlotte, North Carolina · Charlotte Read Article

xAI, Musk Foundation Helps Schools Near Memphis Supercomputer Site

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI and the Musk Foundation have been supporting Memphis-Shelby County Schools with HVAC repairs and facility upgrades, while also funding youth programs for students in the area. Reports of xAI and the Musk Foundation’s work were recently posted by local news media. xAI’s school visits lead to facility repairs Representatives from xAI visited John P. Freeman Optional School, Fairley High School, and …Elon Musk · Memphis See the Story

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