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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.”

Memphis-based event agency acquired by private equity firm

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 4 May 2026 08:12:27 -0500

LEO Events announced it has been bought by Hoffmann Family of Cos. LEO Events employs more than 100 people.

Fueling a crisis: How war with Iran is impacting airlines, trucking industries in Memphis

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Sun, 3 May 2026 04:00:07 -0500

“All you have to do is come to the gas station. And the reality at the gas station is the same reality that the airlines are having to deal with.”

Baptist Memorial breaks ground on $27M Fayette County hospital

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:42:15 -0500

Fayette County Mayor Rhea “Skip” Taylor said a hospital is important for healthcare, but it also becomes a community anchor.

Google announces $25M in grants for West Memphis

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:05:09 -0500

Google announced the first $5 million of $25 million in funds meant to help with West Memphis utility bills. Another $1.25 million will be invested through a community council to help pay for projects throughout the region, including Shelby County.

Delta airline route pause to JFK not a surprise, experts say

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:18:01 -0500

The airline said it was pausing the route because of “routine network planning” and did not say how much money it would save by pausing the route during the summer.

FedEx lays off more than 100 in New York, Pennsylvania

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:43:38 -0500

FedEx recently announced Network 2.0, a model meant to streamline package delivery across networks in the United States.

Pat Keel stepping down as St. Jude CFO

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:30:15 -0500

During Keel’s tenure, St. Jude has been through two strategic plans both in the billions of dollars as officials have aimed to further improve and modernize the campus.

$1B for rural health care coming to Tennessee

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:46:06 -0500

Tennessee health leaders met in Memphis to talk about how to address rural health care needs.

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.