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The beat goes on: Baptist Heart Institute marks 500th transplant

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:34:37 -0500

As the Baptist Heart Institute reached 500 heart transplants recently, doctors and nurses say the science behind that procedure has changed.

International Paper buys competitor in Washington state

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:35:25 -0500

The Memphis-based maker of cardboard boxes, containerboard and specialty paper products is expanding its operations to the West Coast.

Memphis airport board approves contract for new baggage-inspection system

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:43:24 -0500

Airport officials said the new system should streamline baggage-handling.

First Horizon reports strong first quarter, optimistic amid 'trouble in Middle East'

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:51:47 -0500

First Horizon officials said on an earnings call they’re optimistic about future quarters, despite global conflict and rising inflation.

FedEx begins search for new CFO

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:40:30 -0500

John Dietrich is stepping down as FedEx’s CFO, beginning June 1.

U of M, Ole Miss and others team up for new AI consortium

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:10:00 -0500

University leadership at four regional higher education institutions will sign an agreement forming an AI research partnership on April 20.

'Not a surprise' Stryker didn't renew local office space, experts say

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:04 -0500

Even though Stryker chose not to renew an office-space lease, experts say the medical-device industry remains strong in Memphis.

FedEx pilots reach tentative agreement with company

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:02:10 -0500

FedEx and more than 5,000 of its pilots reached a tentative agreement after years of debating pay levels and other benefits.

SweetBio rolls out new, longer-lasting wound product

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 13:04:11 -0500

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.

FedEx Freight sets goals before going public June 1

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 12:52:51 -0500

FedEx Freight leadership made their pitch to investors in New York, highlighting their push into new markets, sales team nationwide, new website and technology.

'The privilege' of taking care of veterans: New VA medical director talks challenges, gifts of leading facility

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 21:07:49 -0500

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.

Tennessee faces a physician shortage of 3,900 by 2035. How do local medical leaders think we can fix it?

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 6 Apr 2026 06:41:38 -0500

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.

UTHSC gives $1.75M in grants across Tennessee, nearly $500K to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:23:05 -0500

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.

Southern College of Optometry to invest $35M for expansion of 'one of the best kept secrets in Memphis'

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:54:34 -0500

SCO’s history dates back to 1932, and it is the only optometry school in Tennessee.

'We're all replaceable’: Memphis airport board chair, CEO not concerned about state bill

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:28:23 -0500

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.

After LaGuardia crash, Memphis airport board approves $4.8M runway-lighting system

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:32:34 -0500

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.

Tennessee will need 8,500 new nurses by 2035. So Methodist Le Bonheur made a pipeline.

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:44:01 -0500

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.

Dental hygiene program tackles rural care gap

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:02:21 -0500

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.

Is the bus still running? Social media star calling out 'shockingly unusable' state of local public transit

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:47:02 -0500

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.

'Universe puts you where you're supposed to be’: UTHSC students celebrate Match Day

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:46:03 -0500

“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.”