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Entergy files request to build two battery storage systems as part of West Memphis Google data center expan...
Entergy Arkansas has filed its request with the state Public Service Commission to build two new battery energy storage system facilities to help power Google's expanding West Memphis data center campus.
Entergy files heavily redacted amended application for Google’s West Memphis data center project
Google's West Memphis data center is expanding, and its planned power use is increasing. So, too, is the tech giant's demand for secrecy.
West Memphis mayor says Google data center could generate $20 million in new annual tax revenue for city
The mayor of West Memphis estimated Tuesday that the Google data center coming to the city might generate upwards of $20 million in new annual revenue for the city.
Seeds sown in 2024 for Generating Arkansas Jobs Act, Entergy’s Google deal
Three months after talks began between Entergy and Google about a data center in West Memphis, the utility joined state officials and the Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. in starting work on landmark legi...
Entergy Arkansas files motion of dismissal in case against Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, others
Entergy Arkansas on Wednesday filed a notice that it was dropping its lawsuit that had sought to stop the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette from publishing details of the utility’s agreement with Google to power a...
Entergy deferring Google’s $2.1 billion in Cypress Solar payments, while customers cover construction cost
Google is expected to rack up more than $2.1 billion in total upfront and minimum demand payments to Entergy Arkansas under a 20-year special rate contract for the tech giant's West Memphis data center.
Google’s contribution was at issue in Arkansas regulators’ review of Entergy contract
How much money Google would pay toward the construction of a solar field and battery plant tied to the tech giant's West Memphis data center sparked concern at the Arkansas Public Service Commission last year.
West Memphis police searching for 17-year-old suspect in shooting that killed 2 people
Police are looking for a 17-year-old suspect after two people were killed in a shooting in West Memphis on Sunday, authorities said.
Google to pay Entergy Arkansas $526 million for solar facility to feed West Memphis data center
Google will pay Entergy Arkansas $526 million to build Cypress Solar, about one-third of the $1.6 billion price tag of the solar and battery facility.
Memphis vs. UNLV prediction, odds, time: 2026 Week 0 college football picks by proven model
Two of the premier mid-major teams of 2026 face off to open the 2026 college football season, as the UNLV Rebels host the Memphis Tigers in a Week 0 showdown in Vegas. UNLV is projected to win the Mountain W...
Officials tout West Memphis ‘super project’ site for proposed Daimler Truck factory
Daimler Truck North America LLC plans to build a huge new factory in the United States this year and Arkansas experts say a West Memphis site designed for a "super project" would be a good fit.
Arkansas board decertifies fourth West Memphis police officer over sexual harassment scandal
The state's police standards board on Tuesday decertified the fourth and final West Memphis police officer fired last year after investigators determined he was complicit in intimidation and covering up sexu...
Arkansas State Police investigate two separate in-custody deaths in West Memphis, Fayetteville
Arkansas State Police is investigating two separate deaths of people in law enforcement custody, according to a Tuesday news release. One man died in West Memphis and a woman died in Fayetteville.
West Memphis school principals to start wearing body cams this school year
Class will be back in session for schools in West Memphis Arkansas on August 4 and for the first time, some school administrators will be wearing body cameras.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette says pursuit of data center contracts should go before commission
A public records case seeking contracts related to a data center near West Memphis belongs in front of the Public Service Commission, the parties in the case said, likely pushing the quest by the Arkansas De...
West Memphis police officer in custody following domestic-related charges, relieved of duty
A West Memphis police officer has been arrested following a domestic dispute on Tuesday night, according to the Memphis Police.
Entergy seeks to intervene in FOIA lawsuit over data center in West Memphis
Utility giant Entergy Arkansas and a front company are seeking to intervene in a lawsuit seeking records of the utility's contracts with Google concerning a West Memphis data center.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette files lawsuit seeking contract between Entergy, Google related to data centers
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and one of its reporters on Thursday sued the state Public Service Commission, seeking access to a contract between Entergy and Google concerning a West Memphis data center that...
West Memphis native Curtis Washington Jr. promoted to Seattle Mariners
He has 7 HR, 22 RBI, and 14 stolen bases this season for the High-A Everett AquaSox.
Evidence testing in West Memphis Three case could be completed by end of July
Evidence in the West Memphis Three case still hasn’t been processed, but there is hope that it will be tested by mid-summer, spokesman Lonnie Soury told Talk Business & Politics....
Pro Baseball Good Debut For Love White Sizzles
From staff reports Austin Love (West Rowan, UNC) was bringing some heat on Thursday. Love made a successful debut in Triple-A with Memphis Redbirds on Thursday. Love closed out a […]
Lanes reopen after semi overturns on I-40 West near Watkins
Lane has reopened on I-40 West in North Memphis after a semi-truck overturned Friday night.
Traffic diverted on I-40 West in Memphis after semi overturns
Westbound drivers on I-40 in Memphis are being diverted to North Watkins Street after a semi-truck overturned Wednesday night.