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‘Opening the door’ to emotional, spiritual needs: New CEO talks leading Christ Community Health
“I’m incredibly passionate about the mission,” said Michael Drake, new president and CEO of Christ Community Health Services.
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Transportation & LogisticsMemphis trucking leaders back Trump’s crackdown on unqualified drivers, say no impact here
While the Trump administration is aggressively trying to get illegal immigrants driving big trucks off the road, local trucking officials say recruitment and other national issues play a bigger role in Memphis.
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Education U of M marks launch of $90M upgrade of business school — with sledgehammers
It’s not often that university administrators use sledgehammers during their jobs.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx sues U.S. government, claiming it should be refunded for tariffs
FedEx has sued the U.S. government because it has paid tariffs under the conditions of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
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Health CareSt. Jude president and CEO on 40-plus years at a global icon: ‘Pursuit of science is the pursuit of truth’
St. Jude announced Dr. James Downing is leaving as CEO and president later this year. The longtime leader discussed changes, opportunities and challenges ahead for one of Memphis’ — and the world’s — most well-known health care facilities.
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Health Care St. Jude CEO stepping down
Dr. James Downing is leaving as president and CEO of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a post he has held since 2014.
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Transportation & Logistics Airport to double fees on taxis, rideshares for pickup
Increases in pickup fees for taxis and rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft begin April 1.
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North Mississippi Hundreds voice opposition to permit for xAI turbines in Southaven
At a public hearing in Southaven, hundreds aired concerns about air quality, loud noise and overall health impacts of 41 natural gas turbines proposed for the xAI data center.
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BusinessSome nonprofits ‘feel like they’re on an island by themselves’
Despite the challenges and headwinds facing nonprofits, industry leaders say Memphis remains a generous community.
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Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport adds new nonstop flight to Austin, Texas
The new flight will join the airline’s 10 other nonstop routes from Memphis.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx, private equity partners announce $9B deal with Polish logistics company
FedEx’s CEO said the agreement will allow the company to better serve customers in Europe.
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Transportation & LogisticsHelping solve a global pilot shortage: Tennessee Flight Training expands to Millington
Tennessee Flight Training recently expanded to Millington-Memphis Airport. Part of the reason was to address a global pilot shortage, its founder said.
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January 2026
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Transportation & Logistics Breeze Airways adding direct flight from Memphis to San Antonio
Breeze began serving passengers at Memphis International Airport in May 2025.
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BusinessInternational Paper splits into two public companies, reports $23.6B in 2025 sales
Officials believe the separation will take 12 to 15 months.
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Business Nike to lay off nearly 600 employees in Memphis
Nike officials announced almost 600 people would be laid off from two Memphis locations.
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Real EstateNike to lay off more than 700 workers in Tennessee, Mississippi
It’s unclear how many employees at the Nike distribution center in Frayser are included in the layoffs.
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Transportation & LogisticsMemphis airport, FedEx report delays, service interruptions
FedEx officials said they issued a national service disruption, impacting operations at the Memphis and Indianapolis hubs.
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Financial ServicesDunavant ‘honored and incredibly humbled’ on election to St. Louis Fed board
Bill Dunavant, a household name in the Memphis business community and sixth-generation Memphian, was recently elected to the St. Louis Fed’s Board of Directors.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx planning new ‘Hercules’ facility at World Hub
The 1.6 million-square-foot facility at 2753 Sprankel Ave. will handle a “state-of-the art automated sort system,” according to documents.
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Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport sees 4.8 million passengers, 6.5 billion tons of cargo in 2025
Airport officials provided highlights for 2025, including three new nonstop destinations and just more than 180,000 aircraft operations.
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Transportation & Logistics Subleases approved at Port of Memphis
Subleases approved at the International Port of Memphis that will create eight to 10 new jobs and tens of millions of dollars in investment, officials said.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx announces board members for freight division, timeline for spinoff
FedEx Corp. aims to make FedEx Freight a standalone, public company starting in June.
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BusinessThe next Blockbuster? Local GameStop locations to close — part of 400+ nationwide
In its third quarter earnings report from Dec. 9, GameStop officials said it had already closed 590 stores and anticipated “closing a significant number of additional stores.”
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Financial ServicesFirst Horizon outperforms forecasts with robust fourth quarter results
The bank ended 2025 with higher profits and earnings per share, posting results above analyst expectations.
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Transportation & Logistics Amazon to add same-day delivery facility in Memphis
The hub will support local package processing and last-mile operations, officials said.
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