Shelby County will have one of the largest solar farms in Tennessee Author: Caitlin McCarthy Updated: 10:29 PM CDT May 19, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Shelby County will be home to one of the largest solar farms in Tennessee.
TVA announced Wednesday its partnering with RWE Renewables to build the $140 million project in parts of Millington and Memphis.
An exact location has not been revealed, but it s expected to create $12 million in property tax revenue for the county.
Scott Fiedler, a TVA spokesperson, said the site, which will power 150 megawatts, will be used 200 miles away at the Facebook data center in Gallatin.
Facebook is going to take 110 megawatts of that power, Fiedler said. There’s still going to be another 40 megawatts that can be used on the TVA system.
The I-40 bridge over the Mississippi River is a staple in the Memphis skyline Author: Caitlin McCarthy Updated: 10:16 PM CDT May 12, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tenn. In a town best known for BBQ and blues, the Hernando-Desoto bridge is just as famous.
The I-40 bridge still has light shows going on at night, but with it being closed indefinitely, that s all it has to offer. It s hard to believe when you consider how important it is to commerce, even the city s identity.
Dr. Kelli Dumas is the daughter of the Arkansas civil engineer, Bill Mulhollen, who was behind the famous design that got it the nickname, the M bridge.
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image captionA statue of Lady Godiva stands in Coventry
Fourteen modern-day Lady Godivas are learning to ride horses so they can take part in an event to launch Coventry s UK City of Culture year.
The Godivas, chosen to represent women of the city, include musician Christine Sugary Staple and Pru Porretta, who has played Godiva at events since 1982.
Coventry Moves, which takes place on 5 June, is billed as a dawn to dusk performance.
The Godivas exact roles will be revealed on the day.
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image captionThe part the 14 women will play has not yet been revealed
The bridge was shut down to all drivers Tuesday afternoon Author: Caitlin McCarthy Updated: 10:21 PM CDT May 11, 2021
MEMPHIS, Tenn A crack in the I-40 bridge has it shut down indefinitely. It was an emergency Tuesday afternoon to close it to all drivers as safety was a major concern.
Dave Parker, a spokesperson for the Arkansas Department of Transportation, said there is no timeline of when it will open. The crack found in one of the steel beams is a serious problem that might take a while to fix. Anytime an inspection leads to an immediate shut down on a significant structure, like the I-40 bridge, that’s pretty serious, Parker said.
The tornado hit parts of Tipton County Sunday evening. Author: Caitlin McCarthy Updated: 10:13 PM CDT May 10, 2021
DRUMMONDS, Tenn. Clean-up efforts in Tipton County are continuing after an EF-1 tornado ripped through parts of it Sunday evening. No one was reported injured, but many yards and homes had some damage.
George Willis never expected the extensive damage the storm would cause to his property. The shock set in quickly after it happened. A real train wreck, Willis said.
His family s yard became unrecognizable in a matter of seconds. One of his cars was masked by a large tree, branches and tree limbs barricaded the door of their storm shelter, and the pool was filled with debris.