Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of September.
Good morning, Memphis.
🏘️ Community
In June, a two-minute delay in Atlanta caused Delta's flight carrying Marvin Ed Morgan's remains to miss the Memphis International Airport pickup window, so his family could not have the final goodbye he wished.
💼 Business
Tech leaders including Anthropic's CEO Dario Amodei say artificial intelligence must be regulated to prevent harm, as Anthropic & Google pay for SpaceX computing in Memphis and Southaven.
Bipartisan efforts to set new rules are underway.
🎭 Culture
Over the weekend, the 50th Annual Central Gardens Home & Garden Tour brought visitors to eight historic estate homes and lush gardens in Midtown to mark 50 years of community tradition.
🏛️ Government
The iconic Mid-South Coliseum, unused for 20 years, is set to revive as private investors pledge funds + the City Council will soon vote on pre-development work, noted Corey Strong of the Conservancy.
Working with LRK, the revival plan promises a fresh start for the historic venue.
Today, the City of Memphis launched its fall jobs program with a celebration that enrolled 800 students+ a jump from last year’s 500, as local officials aim to boost workforce opportunities.
🏥 Health
A Memphis hearing center closed after its parent company filed for bankruptcy in August — leaving patients and customers with unanswered questions about future service options.
🏈 Sports
Tennessee football placed 15th in the AP Top 25 after beating Georgia Tech during their road opener; the Vols will face Kennesaw State on Sept.
19.
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