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.
Steve Bohnel
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April 2026
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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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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 & LogisticsMemphis airport board approves contract for new baggage-inspection system
Airport officials said the new system should streamline baggage-handling.
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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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Health CareThe 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.
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Health Care$1B for rural health care coming to Tennessee
Tennessee health leaders met in Memphis to talk about how to address rural health care needs.
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Health Care Pat Keel stepping down as St. Jude CFO
During Keel’s tenure, St. Jude has been through two strategic plans both in the billions of dollars as officials have aimed to further improve and modernize the campus.
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Transportation & LogisticsFedEx lays off more than 100 in New York, Pennsylvania
FedEx recently announced Network 2.0, a model meant to streamline package delivery across networks in the United States.
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Transportation & LogisticsDelta airline route pause to JFK not a surprise, experts say
The airline said it was pausing the route because of “routine network planning” and did not say how much money it would save by pausing the route during the summer.
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BusinessGoogle announces $25M in grants for West Memphis
Google announced the first $5 million of $25 million in funds meant to help with West Memphis utility bills. Another $1.25 million will be invested through a community council to help pay for projects throughout the region, including Shelby County.
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Health CareBaptist Memorial breaks ground on $27M Fayette County hospital
Fayette County Mayor Rhea “Skip” Taylor said a hospital is important for healthcare, but it also becomes a community anchor.
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Transportation & LogisticsFueling a crisis: How war with Iran is impacting airlines, trucking industries in Memphis
“All you have to do is come to the gas station. And the reality at the gas station is the same reality that the airlines are having to deal with.”
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BusinessMemphis-based event agency acquired by private equity firm
LEO Events announced it has been bought by Hoffmann Family of Cos. LEO Events employs more than 100 people.
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Transportation & LogisticsFedEx stock down nearly 10% after Amazon announces delivery expansion
FedEx’s stock plummeted Monday, May 4, as Amazon unveiled it was expanding it logistics offerings to “every business.”
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Health CareHow $300M in state funding for UTHSC will become ‘a beacon of hope’ for regional healthcare
The state invested more than $300 million for UTHSC. Here’s how it will help bring in “top-notch students” and address the critical nursing and physician shortage in Tennessee.
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Transportation & LogisticsFrontier adds new nonstop route from Memphis airport
The route starts this summer.
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2026 elections
ElectionsMickell Lowery wins Democratic county mayoral primary
The winner of the Democratic primary will meet former state Rep. John DeBerry, the Republican nominee, in the August general election race to succeed outgoing Mayor Lee Harris.
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Business More than $800K earmarked for young entrepreneurs
EpicenterU, a partnership between Epicenter, Arkansas State University and the Delta Regional Authority, will provide about $812,000 in grant funding for student entrepreneurs.
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EducationUTHSC Advisory Board approves $747M operating budget
UTHSC is in better financial position than in recent years — in June 2023, there was a $55 million structural deficit. By the end of June, a surplus of $35.6 million is expected.
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