Wayne Risher
Reporter
Business news reporter, 43-year veteran of print journalism, 35-year resident of Memphis, University of Georgia alumnus and proud father and spouse of University of Memphis graduates.
There are 745 articles by Wayne Risher :
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November 2018
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Transportation & Logistics Dakota Garrity presides over central control at FedEx Ground in Olive Branch, Mississippi, like a NASA flight director overseeing a moon mission. -
Transportation & Logistics Olympic Career Training Institute aims to meet truck driver shortage one CDL at a time
Bill Phillips, a 37-year trucking industry veteran from Knoxville, aimed a megaphone at a student driver after repeated botched attempts to back up a big rig. -
Business It’s crunch time for convention center overhaul after three rounds of bidding
The third time may be the charm for the Memphis Cook Convention Center’s $175 million transformation, which is proposed for award to a Mississippi contractor after three rounds of bidding. -
Business Convention center project clears final hurdle
A long-planned modernization and expansion of the 44-year-old Memphis Cook Convention Center is in the clear after approval of a $163.5 million construction contract Wednesday, Nov. 28. -
Business Bicentennial Memphis makes Frommer’s list of 19 places to visit in 2019
Memphis is one of Frommer’s travel guide’s “Best Places to Go in 2019” on the strength of the city’s 200th anniversary celebration next year, Memphis Tourism announced Wednesday.
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December 2018
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Business Roadhouse Casino closing probably won’t be Tunica’s last
When Tunica Roadhouse Casino shuts down Jan. 31, owner Caesar’s Entertainment Corp.’s will have gone from three casinos to one in the Mississippi Delta gambling haven within the space of four years. -
Transportation & Logistics Airport reports spending 30 percent with disadvantaged businesses
Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority spent $16.5 million or 30 percent on contracts with disadvantaged, minority and women-owned businesses in fiscal 2018, up 3 percent from a year earlier. -
Business Proposed TV deal could spell changes for Memphis stations
The television station landscape in Memphis could be changing with Nexstar Media Group’s bid to acquire Tribune Media Co. and create the nation’s largest TV conglomerate. -
Transportation & Logistics Business diversity gains touted by airport
Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority spent $16.5 million or 30 percent on contracts with disadvantaged, minority and women owned businesses in fiscal 2018, up 3 percent from a year earlier. -
Transportation & Logistics House Democrats seek investigation to clear air about XPO
A majority of House Democrats is seeking to clear the air about allegations of workplace abuses by logistics giant XPO at a Memphis warehouse operated for Verizon. -
Transportation & Logistics FedEx job fair set Saturday to hire 500 part-timers at Express hub
FedEx is holding a job fair Saturday, Dec. 8, to fill 500 permanent part-time jobs at the FedEx Express world hub at Memphis International Airport. -
Health Care New ambulance operator is in hiring mode for 2019 launch
Louisiana-based Acadian Ambulance Service will take on the workforce and 30-plus ambulances of Emergency Mobile Health Care LLC Feb. 1 as Acadian completes acquisition of the homegrown Memphis company. -
Transportation & Logistics FedEx, Walgreens roll out home delivery of prescriptions
FedEx and Walgreens said Thursday they’re doubling down on their alliance by offering next-day prescription deliveries in selected U.S. markets. -
Arlington Pork rind toss, blind-folded gift wrap contest key Memphis Made Games at Walmart
If you buy a tub of whipped topping, a plastic toy, fried pork rinds or gift wrap at Walmart, you may be contributing to a paycheck for a Memphis-area worker. -
Transportation & Logistics Raj Subramaniam to succeed David Cunningham as FedEx Express chief
FedEx Express gets a new chief Jan. 1, with a rising star in FedEx leadership taking over for a long-tenured executive who embodies the company’s wealth of home-grown talent. -
City of Memphis Repair issues threaten to bring down curtain at Cannon Center
The Cannon Center for the Performing Arts is in line for up to $300,000 in emergency repairs of stage lighting and rigging and orchestra pit deficiencies that managers say put the facility at risk of turning away shows. -
City of Memphis Naming rights deal sought for Memphis Cook Convention Center
A naming rights deal will be sought for the new and improved Memphis Cook Convention Center. The convention center board on Thursday approved a consulting agreement that could lead to a commercial brand splashed across the updated center’s sleek-looking new exterior. -
Business Graceland loses round, vows to appeal bid for arena funding
Graceland’s battle with the city and Memphis Grizzlies over a FedExForum noncompete clause is expected to continue in a higher court after a lawsuit was dismissed in Shelby County Chancery Court. -
Business Elvis is dead, but 75 live acts could play Graceland in 2019
Graceland is teaming with entertainment giant Live Nation to book as many as 75 live music and entertainment shows at its 2,000-seat Graceland Soundstage and 464-seat Graceland Guest House Theater next year. -
Transportation & Logistics Amazon spreads delivery network into Memphis with Prime vans, contractors
‘Tis the season for home deliveries. -
Transportation & Logistics FedEx stretches shipping deadlines to hit e-commerce sweet spot
FedEx has rolled out a new shipping option for online retailers that caters to a consumer preference for evening shopping. -
Transportation & Logistics FedEx announces buyouts, lowers earnings expectations on global slowdown
Citing global economic weakness, FedEx on Tuesday announced a voluntary buyout program for U.S. employees and dialed back forecasts for full-year earnings and a major profit improvement program. -
Transportation & Logistics FedEx expects growth to continue despite trimming of workforce
FedEx may be trimming jobs with its newly announced voluntary buyout program, but if history is a guide, it doesn't mean the Memphis-based company is done growing. In fact, its workforce has kept pace with rising global shipping demand, despite notable personnel cuts in 2004, 2009 and 2014.
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Business Jernigan Capital is go-to lender for self-storage, just not in hometown
Memphis-based, publicly traded Jernigan Capital has invested about $200 million in self-storage projects around the country this year and is in the early stage of a shift into acquisition and ownership of facilities it financed.
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Transportation & Logistics Memphis airport builds future on local traveler base
Memphis International Airport expects 2019 to be a banner year for serving travelers who are flying to and from the city and not merely making connections.
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