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A look at the charges and potential sentencing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces in his sex trafficking trial
Sean 'Diddy' Combs · United States

A look at the charges and potential sentencing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces in his sex trafficking trial

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The jury in Combs' Manhattan federal trial returned a mixed verdict against the hip-hop mogul on Wednesday, convicting him of the transportation to engage in prostitution counts, but clearing him of the most serious racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges.See the Story
xAI Receives Permit for 15 Power Turbines, Chamber Says
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xAI Receives Permit for 15 Power Turbines, Chamber Says

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Health Department has approved a permit for xAI to operate 15 natural gas turbines as secondary emergency power backups, the Greater Memphis Chamber said Wednesday. The company immediately released a statement: "xAI welcomes today's decision by the Shelby County Health Department. Our onsite power generation will be equipped with state-of-the-art emissions control technology, making this facility the lowest emi…See the Story
Pioneering Journalist Dr. Karanja Ajanaku Dies at 70
Memphis, Tennessee · Memphis

Pioneering Journalist Dr. Karanja Ajanaku Dies at 70

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Memphis is remembering Dr. Karanja Ajanaku, a pioneering reporter and editor who died on Tuesday after battling liver cancer. Inside the offices of the Tri-State Defender, a Memphis publication dedicated to celebrating the achievements and sharing the stories of African-Americans, the storied life and the work of one of their long-time journalists, Dr. Karanja Ajanaku, is being remembered. Karanja Ajanaku "Karanja Ajanaku, whom…See the Story

City Council confirms new directors for animal services, parks and new community division

Memphis City Council members voted to put three new city division directors promptly to work during Tuesday, July 8, double-header meetings. Members unanimously approved Suzanne Hollenbach as the new director of Memphis Animal Services, along with Justice Bolden as the director of Memphis Parks. They also approved Melanie Neal, who will lead the newly created […]Memphis, Tennessee · MemphisRead Article

Memphis selected to host Phi Beta Sigma’s 2029 conclave

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. has announced that Memphis will serve as the host city for its 2029 conclave, an international gathering expected to draw thousands of members.  City leaders and community partners met with fraternity leaders Tuesday at the Renasant Convention Center to deliver the news. “We are very excited,” said Chris Rey, international […]Memphis, Tennessee · MemphisRead Article

Tri-State Defender mourns loss of beloved journalist and former editor Dr. Karanja A. Ajanaku

“We mourn the loss of our friend and former editor/associate publisher of the Tri-State Defender, Dr. Karanja A. Ajanaku (Dr. K). He was committed to elevating the African American voice in this community through his exceptional journalism and incredible eye for a great photo. After leaving the Commercial Appeal, Dr. Ajanaku joined TSD and loved […]Memphis, Tennessee · MemphisRead Article

BraidJoy: The mother-daughter brand redefining braid cares for families

For many families, braid day is a ritual — part bonding time, part battle. For Jalona Falkner and her 10-year-old daughter Addie, it was both. Like so many mothers, Falkner knew the struggle: dry hair, itchy scalps, tears from painful takedowns and the endless search for products that didn’t quite do the job. What she […]Memphis, Tennessee · MemphisRead Article

Madame Queen: From early 1900s immigrant to crime boss

“Madame Queen: The Life and Crimes of Harlem’s Underground Racketeer, Stephanie St. Clair” by Mary Kay McBrayer; c.2025, Park Row Books, $30.00, 256 pages. Keep your eyes on the prize. If you want something enough, you’ll never, ever lose sight of that goal. You’ll do what it takes to achieve it, letting it linger in […]Memphis, Tennessee · MemphisRead Article

Former Precious Cargo owner launches new era in jazz entertainment at Center for Southern Folklore

Before Memphis had its first Starbucks…Before downtown had a recognized arts scene…Before the Green Room at Crosstown Concourse became a go-to for live music…There was Precious Cargo. If you were “grown” in Memphis between 1996 and 2008, you knew exactly where to go when the week called for a good vibe, thoughtful conversation and a […]Memphis, Tennessee · MemphisRead Article

Tri-State Defender to Host “TSD in the Community Forum” on Education in Memphis and Shelby County

The Tri-State Defender will host its third TSD in the Community Forum, which will focus on education and education policy. The forum is scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church Broad, 2835 Broad Avenue, Memphis. The forum will bring together parents, educators, community leaders and policymakers for a conversation about […]Education · MemphisRead Article

Memphis International Airport renamed after FedEx founder Fred Smith

In a historic move honoring one of Memphis’ most influential figures, the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority (MSCAA) Board of Commissioners voted Thursday morning to rename Memphis International Airport after FedEx founder Fred Smith. The resolution, which passed unanimously during the June 26 board meeting, recognized Smith’s transformative contributions to the city, the airport and the […]Memphis, Tennessee · MemphisRead Article

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