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AutoZone earnings climb as new mega-hub stores beat sales expectations

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Tue, 26 May 2026 12:52:17 -0500

AutoZone’s mega hub and commercial business strategy has it poised to continue growing in the summer months, officials said during an earnings call Tuesday, May 26.

Le Bonheur’s next pediatric chief bows out weeks before start date

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Tue, 26 May 2026 07:12:11 -0500

The hospital will restart its search after their top pediatric recruit decides to stay in Texas.

Airport board approves $172M budget

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 25 May 2026 18:02:43 -0500

The airport is also in the early planning stages of a new rental-car facility.

Novel bookstore employees to vote on union

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Thu, 21 May 2026 10:57:16 -0500

Discussions to form a union began a little more than a year ago. Management has given raises, but they have not been able to keep up with the cost of living in Memphis, employees said.

Novel bookstore workers approve union

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Thu, 21 May 2026 10:56:44 -0500

Employees remain optimistic that management and investors will meet their demands for living wages and better working conditions.

Former MATA CEO files wrongful termination lawsuit

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Wed, 20 May 2026 09:32:59 -0500

Bacarra Mauldin is alleging “wrongful termination, unpaid wages and tortious interference,” according to the case docket in Shelby County Chancery Court.

'A great, great run:' After more than half a century, Outdoors Inc. closing landmark East Memphis store

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Tue, 19 May 2026 05:36:18 -0500

When Royer started his business, he worked with a rotary telephone. There were no computers or fax machines. Now online shopping allows vendors to sell directly to customers.

'An existential threat’: Supreme Court ruling on freight brokers could impact smaller operations

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 18 May 2026 07:25:26 -0500

The Supreme Court ruled that freight brokers can be held liable in injury cases caused by carriers they hire. But a lack of “guardrails” could still leave an uphill battle for smaller companies in Memphis.

Two Memphis hospitals get poor rating from federal government

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Fri, 15 May 2026 16:28:26 -0500

Regional One Health and St. Francis Hospital both received poor ratings from the federal government in a recent review.

Gaining by reducing: St. Jude receives $1 million for energy-saving projects

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Thu, 14 May 2026 09:54:16 -0500

Eight projects saved St. Jude millions and earned the research hospital a reward from the Tennessee Valley Authority.

'Long overdue' $11 million children’s mental health center opening in Memphis

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Thu, 14 May 2026 09:24:33 -0500

“... This center sends a powerful message: You are seen, you are valued, and you are never alone,” said a state official about the Alliance Healthcare Services facility.

'Don't give up on yourself’: Regional One team defy odds to save officer’s leg

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:43:41 -0500

Daniel Prewitt nearly lost his leg after a high-speed chase in Arkansas. That outcome was avoided thanks to a Regional One team that reconnected tiny blood vessels, some smaller than a human hair.

MIFA names new president and CEO

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:07:42 -0500

MIFA named Dorcas Young Griffin, a longtime Shelby County employee, as its incoming president and CEO on Monday.

As Amazon targets business shippers, FedEx faces fresh questions

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 11 May 2026 06:49:53 -0500

After Amazon announced its expansion of its logistics services, experts said the market might have overreacted. FedEx, UPS, DHL and the other Memphis logistics companies bet on resilience.

UTHSC Advisory Board approves $747M operating budget

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Fri, 8 May 2026 16:53:42 -0500

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.

More than $800K earmarked for young entrepreneurs

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Thu, 7 May 2026 08:01:33 -0500

EpicenterU, a partnership between Epicenter, Arkansas State University and the Delta Regional Authority, will provide about $812,000 in grant funding for student entrepreneurs.

Mickell Lowery wins Democratic county mayoral primary

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Wed, 6 May 2026 00:40:43 -0500

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.

Frontier adds new nonstop route from Memphis airport

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Tue, 5 May 2026 15:37:52 -0500

The route starts this summer.

How $300M in state funding for UTHSC will become 'a beacon of hope' for regional healthcare

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Tue, 5 May 2026 06:06:49 -0500

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.

FedEx stock down nearly 10% after Amazon announces delivery expansion

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 4 May 2026 15:44:05 -0500

FedEx’s stock plummeted Monday, May 4, as Amazon unveiled it was expanding it logistics offerings to “every business.”