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VA cuts ribbon on new Millington clinic

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:43:10 -0500

The U.S. Veterans Affairs clinic has seen more than 3,500 veterans since it opened June 1, U.S. Veterans Affairs officials said.

Challenges — and solutions — facing local farming

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:48:29 -0500

Local farmers and agricultural experts talked about the intersection of tech, money and advancing the agricultural industry at the DelTech conference.

Noah Wyle to help celebrate 100 years of Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:11:25 -0500

“The Pitt” actor Noah Wyle to speak at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center in March to celebrate a century of Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab.

‘The way medicine is practiced these days’: Outpatient surgery centers keep growing as patients seek same-day care

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:00:06 -0500

Local health care leaders say the shift to ambulatory surgical centers is more than a trend, even as reimbursement rates and pricing transparency remain challenges.

OUTMemphis breaks ground on new $12M HQ

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 18:58:26 -0500

Molly Quinn, CEO of OUTMemphis, said the new center will be a “bedrock of the diversity” of the LGBTQ+ community in Memphis and the Mid-South.

UTHSC, elected officials break ground on new $350M College of Medicine building

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Fri, 9 Oct 2026 08:58:01 -0500

UTHSC and elected officials broke ground Thursday on a new College of Medicine Interdisciplinary Building that aims to recruit prospective students and address a physician shortage.

Breast cancer advocates won Kustoff's support. Now, the bill could pass in 2026.

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 21:45:46 -0500

The Republican congressman said Tuesday in Collierville that the bill could pass Congress this year, possibly as part of a larger package.

A ‘case of cat and mouse’: Freight leaders turn to AI to combat theft

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 5 Oct 2026 08:03:30 -0500

When it comes to freight security and theft prevention, industry leaders say being proactive and thinking big picture is a must. For some, artificial intelligence is changing the landscape.

FedEx buying more than $300M of electric trucks

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 10:57:27 -0500

The trucks are scheduled to be delivered to FedEx by the end of 2027 and are expected to last 20 years.

Safety concerns raised over ICE operations at local airport

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:16:15 -0500

Local “Bird Watchers” brought their issues with how ICE agents are treating detainees at Wilson Air Center to the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority.

Memphis professor gets $125K contract to help with MATA's 'chicken-and-egg problem'

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:00:08 -0500

A University of Memphis professor has spent years studying public transportation systems in cities nationwide. Now, Memphis has been added to that list.

VA Medical Center chief talks upgrades to Memphis facility: 'Veterans deserve the best'

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:02:04 -0500

The leader of Memphis’ VA system spoke about ongoing projects at the facility, including a new clinical lab set to happen in the next few months.

FedEx Freight announces partnership with NASCAR Truck Series

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:02:19 -0500

FedEx Freight will also become an official NASCAR partner and its exclusive freight shipping partner.

St. Jude's Chili's Care Center to undergo $13.5M reno

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:59:20 -0500

The Chili’s Care Center is the first one on St. Jude’s campus to bear the name of a corporate sponsor and features numerous medical capabilities.

Memphis startup one of five nationwide to get $25K from Epicenter

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 08:56:36 -0500

Epicenter is giving $25,000 each to five startups nationwide — including one in Memphis developing a new shoulder implant system.

FedEx raises rural delivery fees amid intensifying parcel competition

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:06 -0500

Analysts say ZIP‑code reclassifications reflect the carrier’s effort to boost margins as UPS, Amazon and others battle for volume.

Hundreds of bikers roar into town for 20th year of St. Jude Rides

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:04:45 -0500

Bikers descended on St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s campus to mark 20 years of St. Jude Rides. Riders and participants raised over $1 million this year, organizers said.

Mayo Clinic Labs investing more than $30M, adding 234 jobs in Southaven

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:07:06 -0500

Mayo Clinic chose Southaven due to the location and ability to set up equipment quickly, Mississippi Development Authority officials said.

Chili's partners with St. Jude, gives $150 million for new clinical center

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Wed, 9 Sep 2026 06:53:23 -0500

Chili’s announced it is donating $150 million over 15 years to support a new clinical center on St. Jude Children Research Hospital’s campus.

Some riders say MATA needs more than new buses. They want reliable transportation.

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 07:52:09 -0500

MATA unveiled eight of 12 new buses on Sept. 2. Agency officials remain hopeful, as do critics — but the latter still have many questions about reliable service.