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The beat goes on: Baptist Heart Institute marks 500th transplant
As the Baptist Heart Institute reached 500 heart transplants recently, doctors and nurses say the science behind that procedure has changed.
Steve Bohnel
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April 2026
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Business International Paper buys competitor in Washington state
The Memphis-based maker of cardboard boxes, containerboard and specialty paper products is expanding its operations to the West Coast.
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Transportation & LogisticsMemphis airport board approves contract for new baggage-inspection system
Airport officials said the new system should streamline baggage-handling.
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Financial ServicesFirst Horizon reports strong first quarter, optimistic amid ‘trouble in Middle East’
First Horizon officials said on an earnings call they’re optimistic about future quarters, despite global conflict and rising inflation.
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Transportation & Logistics FedEx begins search for new CFO
John Dietrich is stepping down as FedEx’s CFO, beginning June 1.
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Education U of M, Ole Miss and others team up for new AI consortium
University leadership at four regional higher education institutions will sign an agreement forming an AI research partnership on April 20.
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Real Estate‘Not a surprise’ Stryker didn’t renew local office space, experts say
Even though Stryker chose not to renew an office-space lease, experts say the medical-device industry remains strong in Memphis.
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Transportation & LogisticsFedEx pilots reach tentative agreement with company
FedEx and more than 5,000 of its pilots reached a tentative agreement after years of debating pay levels and other benefits.
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Health CareSweetBio rolls out new, longer-lasting wound product
SweetBio, a Memphis-based startup, has been providing wound care for patients nationwide. In recent weeks, they unveiled Apis — meant to help those with diabetes and those with more serious cases.
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Transportation & LogisticsFedEx Freight sets goals before going public June 1
FedEx Freight leadership made their pitch to investors in New York, highlighting their push into new markets, sales team nationwide, new website and technology.
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Health Care‘The privilege’ of taking care of veterans: New VA medical director talks challenges, gifts of leading facility
Edward Payton recently began as executive director and CEO of the Memphis VA Medical Center. The Daily Memphian sat down with him to talk about his new role.
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Health CareTennessee faces a physician shortage of 3,900 by 2035. How do local medical leaders think we can fix it?
There are many solutions to a statewide physician shortage facing Tennessee in coming years. Local medical leaders said one thing is key — the ability to train people where they might eventually practice.
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March 2026
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Health CareUTHSC gives $1.75M in grants across Tennessee, nearly $500K to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital is getting nearly half a million dollars to train rural county health professionals on how to treat children in emergency health care settings.
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Health CareSouthern 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.
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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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