Memphis Local, Sports, Business & Food News | Daily Memphian | Kate Crawford https://dailymemphian.com/feed/authors/93 The Daily Memphian is the must-read, daily online newspaper for in-depth, local journalism in Memphis and the Mid-South. Sign up for morning and evening editions, plus breaking news. (c) 2024 Commercial Appeal parent company rejects hostile takeover bid https://dailymemphian.com/article/5125 <p>Gannett Co. Inc., parent company of The Commercial Appeal and USA Today, has staved off a hostile takeover attempt by MNG Enterprises, the hedge fund-controlled newspaper company also known as Digital First Media.</p> kcrawford@dailymemphian.com (Kate Crawford) Metro https://dailymemphian.com/article/5125 Sat, 18 May 2019 22:20:55 -0500 Terminix partners with startup to offer home security devices https://dailymemphian.com/article/4203 <p>Memphis-based Terminix is venturing further beyond termite and pest control services with a new home security platform.</p> kcrawford@dailymemphian.com (Kate Crawford) Business https://dailymemphian.com/article/4203 Wed, 3 Apr 2019 10:52:34 -0500 Southland Gaming & Racing launching table games April 1 https://dailymemphian.com/article/4137 <p>Less than five months after Arkansas voters legalized four casinos statewide, Southland Gaming &amp; Racing in West Memphis is ready to roll out its first table games.</p> kcrawford@dailymemphian.com (Kate Crawford) Front Page Business https://dailymemphian.com/article/4137 Fri, 29 Mar 2019 19:47:15 -0500 GTx Inc. to merge with Oncternal Therapeutics, end Memphis operations https://dailymemphian.com/article/3593 <p>Memphis-based biopharmaceutical company GTx Inc. and a San Diego-based biotech firm are planning a reverse merger that will end GTx&rsquo;s Memphis operations.</p> npilgrim@dailymemphian.com (Natalie Pilgrim) Business Front Page Health Care https://dailymemphian.com/article/3593 Thu, 7 Mar 2019 23:55:54 -0600 ServiceMaster reports Terminix growth, feels impact of home-warranty spinoff https://dailymemphian.com/article/3377 <p>Memphis-based ServiceMaster saw revenue at its Terminix pest-control division grow in 2018 while also feeling the effects of its American Home Shield spinoff.</p> kcrawford@dailymemphian.com (Kate Crawford) Business https://dailymemphian.com/article/3377 Tue, 26 Feb 2019 18:11:01 -0600 XPO to close Memphis warehouse at center of pregnancy discrimination allegations https://dailymemphian.com/article/3080 <p>XPO Logistics Inc. plans to close a Memphis warehouse it operates for Verizon in June, affecting 400 employees. Union officials say&nbsp;the closure is in retaliation for exposing sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination at the facility.</p> kcrawford@dailymemphian.com (Kate Crawford) Business Front Page https://dailymemphian.com/article/3080 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 09:08:17 -0600 Memphis home dialysis clinic to pay $3M in anti-kickback settlement https://dailymemphian.com/article/2746 <p>An East Memphis home dialysis clinic will pay more than $3 million to settle claims it violated federal and state anti-kickback laws.</p> kcrawford@dailymemphian.com (Kate Crawford) Metro Public Safety Business https://dailymemphian.com/article/2746 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 20:57:01 -0600 Harris Shelton law firm expands into Tipton County https://dailymemphian.com/article/2450 Memphis-based law firm Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh PLLC is expanding its West Tennessee presence with the opening of a Tipton County office. kcrawford@dailymemphian.com (Kate Crawford) Business https://dailymemphian.com/article/2450 Tue, 15 Jan 2019 19:19:57 -0600 TVA extends comment period for Allen Fossil Plant coal ash study https://dailymemphian.com/article/2080 The Tennessee Valley Authority has extended the deadline for Memphians to comment on the future of coal ash at the Allen Fossil Plant in southwest Memphis. kcrawford@dailymemphian.com (Kate Crawford) Metro City of Memphis Front Page https://dailymemphian.com/article/2080 Fri, 21 Dec 2018 22:17:34 -0600 ServiceMaster divesting Terminix fumigation business https://dailymemphian.com/article/2050 Memphis-based ServiceMaster Global Holdings is divesting part of its Terminix pest control business. kcrawford@dailymemphian.com (Kate Crawford) Business https://dailymemphian.com/article/2050 Thu, 20 Dec 2018 21:21:33 -0600 Sam & Dave win Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award https://dailymemphian.com/article/2005 Sam &amp; Dave, the gospel-tinged soul duo who recorded a series of hits at Memphis&rsquo; Stax Records in the mid-1960s, is being honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by The Recording Academy. kcrawford@dailymemphian.com (Kate Crawford) Arts & Culture Music https://dailymemphian.com/article/2005 Wed, 19 Dec 2018 15:45:42 -0600 Interactive Solutions acquired by global audiovisual firm https://dailymemphian.com/article/1955 Interactive Solutions Inc., a Memphis-based audiovisual and videoconferencing provider, has been acquired by a global audiovisual technology firm. kcrawford@dailymemphian.com (Kate Crawford) Business https://dailymemphian.com/article/1955 Mon, 17 Dec 2018 19:33:01 -0600 Arcade Restaurant to undergo expansion, renovation next year https://dailymemphian.com/article/1904 The owners of the historic Arcade Restaurant at South Main and G.E. Patterson are planning an expansion and renovation next year, with a coffee/liquor bar among their plans. kcrawford@dailymemphian.com (Kate Crawford) Business Real Estate Neighborhoods Downtown https://dailymemphian.com/article/1904 Fri, 14 Dec 2018 17:24:41 -0600 FedEx-leased office sells for more than $11 million https://dailymemphian.com/article/1691 An office building largely leased by FedEx has sold for $11.1 million. kcrawford@dailymemphian.com (Kate Crawford) Business Real Estate https://dailymemphian.com/article/1691 Thu, 6 Dec 2018 01:16:02 -0600 Explore Bike Share maps show hotbeds of activity https://dailymemphian.com/article/1642 Explore Bike Share riders have taken more than 25,000 trips since the system launched six months ago, and a new series of maps shows exactly where those riders have been. kcrawford@dailymemphian.com (Kate Crawford) Metro Front Page Neighborhoods https://dailymemphian.com/article/1642 Tue, 4 Dec 2018 09:08:56 -0600 Caesars ends gaming operations at Tunica Roadhouse https://dailymemphian.com/article/1527 Caesars Entertainment Corp. is ending gaming operations at Tunica Roadhouse Casino. kcrawford@dailymemphian.com (Kate Crawford) Business Front Page https://dailymemphian.com/article/1527 Wed, 28 Nov 2018 11:02:56 -0600 University of Memphis reports lowest tuition increase in Tennessee over past five years https://dailymemphian.com/article/1519 The University of Memphis had the lowest tuition and fee increases among Tennessee colleges and universities over the past five years, the university reported Tuesday. kcrawford@dailymemphian.com (Kate Crawford) Metro Education https://dailymemphian.com/article/1519 Tue, 27 Nov 2018 16:14:02 -0600 Shelby County offering free flu shot clinic Dec. 5 https://dailymemphian.com/article/1389 The Shelby County Health Department is offering free flu shots Wednesday, Dec. 5, as part of a statewide vaccination event. kcrawford@dailymemphian.com (Kate Crawford) Business Health Care https://dailymemphian.com/article/1389 Tue, 20 Nov 2018 04:00:11 -0600 Pioneering St. Jude researcher Dr. Brian Sorrentino dies https://dailymemphian.com/article/1352 Dr. Brian Sorrentino, a longtime researcher and director of experimental hematology at St. Jude Children&rsquo;s Research Hospital, has died. kcrawford@dailymemphian.com (Kate Crawford) Business Health Care Front Page https://dailymemphian.com/article/1352 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 17:54:38 -0600 First Tennessee Bank wins inaugural CX Leader award https://dailymemphian.com/article/1339 First Tennessee Bank has garnered a new national award for its customer service. kcrawford@dailymemphian.com (Kate Crawford) Business Financial Services https://dailymemphian.com/article/1339 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 14:56:15 -0600