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Southern College of Optometry to invest $35M for expansion of ‘one of the best kept secrets in Memphis’
SCO’s history dates back to 1932, and it is the only optometry school in Tennessee.
Steve Bohnel
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Transportation & Logistics ‘We’re all replaceable’: Memphis airport board chair, CEO not concerned about state bill
No matter who sits on the board, airport staff still must run Memphis International Airport safely and efficiently, says the MSCAA board chair and the airport’s CEO.
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Transportation & Logistics After LaGuardia crash, Memphis airport board approves $4.8M runway-lighting system
The approval comes days after a crash at LaGuardia Airport in which an Air Canada plane taxiing down the runway struck a fire truck, killing the two pilots on board.
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Health CareTennessee will need 8,500 new nurses by 2035. So Methodist Le Bonheur made a pipeline.
A celebration unfolded at Methodist University Hospital as students sign to a registered nurse apprenticeship program in hopes to get more nurses into the local health system.
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Health CareDental hygiene program tackles rural care gap
A rural dental hygiene program has served hundreds in rural northwestern Tennessee who have little to no access to dental care, UTHSC College of Dentistry professors said.
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Transportation & LogisticsIs the bus still running? Social media star calling out ‘shockingly unusable’ state of local public transit
Kelsey Huse is no stranger to transit and biking issues in cities, but in less than three years, she’s already helped others elevate those issues in Memphis.
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Health Care ‘Universe puts you where you’re supposed to be’: UTHSC students celebrate Match Day
“You will not be defined by this moment,” said Catherine Womack, associate dean of student affairs for the College of Medicine. “Wherever you go, you will do amazing things.”
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Transportation & LogisticsFedEx announces record profitability during holiday season
AI, technological advancements and other improvements are expected to fuel revenue growth for the company this year.
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Health Care Making sure ‘ethics is embedded’ in AI and health care: Panel discusses intersection of health equity, tech
While AI will lead to great advancements for health care, increasing access to lower-income populations should stay front of mind, the speakers said.
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Real Estate Food hall space at 409 South Main could see new purpose
Efforts to breathe new life into a former events venue at 409 S. Main St. could be on the horizon, as the building owner has requested $60,000 in funds for improvements.
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Health Care Memphis VA Medical Center names new executive director
The new executive director will manage a system that serves more than 70,000 veterans in West Tennessee, North Mississippi and Eastern Arkansas.
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Health Care Regional One Health gets green light for new Memphis hospital
Officials say the hospital should generate millions in economic growth by 2027 and also add thousands of construction and secondary jobs.
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Transportation & LogisticsNo shock FedEx seeking tariff refunds, experts say
FedEx’s decision to sue the federal government for tariff refunds in an attempt to recoup hundreds of millions of dollars is no surprise, some former employees and experts said.
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BusinessCollierville company expanding to Canada
“This is a company that started in Memphis, Tennessee, with one truck and one driver,” the company’s chief marketing officer said. “And I just think we’re so proud that we’re able to grow in this way.”
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Health Care Baptist Memorial grows to 25 hospitals with NE Arkansas hospital merger
Baptist Memorial Health Care is adding a 129-bed hospital, a 91-bed assisted living facility and eight medical clinics as part of a merger with an Arkansas-based health provider.
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Health Care‘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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