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Memphis International Airport officially renamed after Fred Smith

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:45:01 -0500

Airport, federal, state and local officials gathered for a renaming of Memphis’ airport in honor of the late FedEx founder.

'We don’t have a healthcare problem. What we have is a funding and a payment problem.'

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:36:37 -0500

Local healthcare leaders and residents say care is challenging amid Medicaid cuts and changes to TennCare and the Affordable Care Act.

UTHSC to break ground on new College of Medicine building in October

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 16:24:08 -0500

University of Tennessee Health Science Center officials have said the $350 million project is a transformational one that will grow the size of cohorts at the university and be a powerful recruitment tool.

Buckner beats Less in Shelby County Sheriff's race

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 22:11:22 -0500

Democratic candidate Anthony Bucker claims victory in the race for Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.

Regional One unveils plans for new hospital at old Commercial Appeal building

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 20:02:43 -0500

Under a tent on the front lawn of the old Commercial Appeal building at 495 Union Ave., Regional One and county leaders unveiled a highly anticipated rendering, the new roughly $1 billion Regional One Hospital.

Jail's healthcare provider opts out of renewing contract

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 17:44:55 -0500

Wellpath said in a prepared statement that the company was working with county officials to ensure a “smooth transition” to a new healthcare provider at 201 Poplar.

FedEx reveals more details about $400M Hercules project

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 14:22:38 -0500

FedEx’s Hercules facility will total almost 1.6 million square feet at Memphis International Airport.

FedEx Logistics names new president

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 16:58:24 -0500

FedEx Logistics’ new president recently oversaw sales in the Asia Pacific region.

Memphis logistics leaders navigate most complex tariffs yet

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 04:00:15 -0500

President Donald Trump’s new round of tariffs took effect July 24. Some trade experts say Memphis has already started feeling the effects.

FedEx files permit for $18.1M expansion at airport

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:20:03 -0500

FedEx is planning to expand its operations at the airport with an $18.1 million addition to its international freight facilities, according to a permit.

FedEx laying off nearly 150 workers in St. Louis area

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:43:33 -0500

FedEx announced it is laying off almost 150 workers at two facilities in the St. Louis area.

FedEx laying off more than 150 in New York

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:28:23 -0500

Facility closures are scheduled to take place Aug. 3.

With $4M investment, UTHSC and others expand community health hubs

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:44:32 -0500

A community health hub model led by UTHSC and other partners is expanding across the state, thanks in part to a donation from United Health Foundation.

Community health hub opens in Raleigh

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:22:28 -0500

County Commissioner Charlie Caswell Jr. says the ShelbyCares health hub, a partnership between UTHSC and county government, will help “break that generational curse” in North Memphis.

Robot helps with knee surgery at Saint Francis Hospital

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Sat, 25 Jul 2026 04:00:01 -0500

Saint Francis Healthcare has bought the ROSA Robotics Knee System, which a local surgeon said has been crucial to being more exact with knee-replacement surgery.

11 cyclosporiasis cases in Shelby residents, health department says

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:27:33 -0500

The illness can cause symptoms including explosive diarrhea.

The beam team: Baptist Memorial leaves mark atop Fayette County hospital project

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:03:12 -0500

Residents, healthcare execs and local officials had the chance to be part of the $27 million community hospital in Fayette County.

Former FedEx pilot, AutoZone exec tapped by Gov. Lee for Memphis airport board

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:30:24 -0500

The two selections round out the picks for a new board following a change in state law, pending a lawsuit originating in Nashville.

Here's where Memphis airport board stands on new state law affecting who selects members

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:00:14 -0500

A new state law changes who selects members of the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority board of commissioners, but has been contested in federal court.

'One-stop shop' for eye care will help homeless Memphians frame their future

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:06:33 -0500

Two local institutions and their partners will serve hundreds, if not thousands, with free eye exams and glasses through a new clinic.