Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis forced to reschedule some procedures
The HVAC leak began Monday morning. Additionally, ambulance traffic into the hospital is being rerouted.
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Health CareBaptist Memorial sells Germantown-based clinic
The Germantown-based center, which started operating as its own clinic last week, will continue to work closely with Baptist.
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Shelby CountyMeasles case reported at Memphis International
A traveler who passed through Memphis International Airport recently has tested positive for measles, Shelby County health officials said Thursday, Jan. 8.
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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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 & 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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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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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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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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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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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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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 & 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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