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Memphis advisory board finalizes 11 community priorities for $3 million AI fund

blagrone@dailymemphian.com (Brandon LaGrone II) — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 09:41:09 -0500

The board’s recommendations — which still need to pass the City Council — include a $1 million allocation for a pre-weatherization assistance program to help residents with critical home repairs, mold remediation and indoor air quality improvements.

Connecting the new housing dots and vacant lots in North Memphis neighborhood

bdries@dailymemphian.com (Bill Dries) — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 06:57:04 -0500

Working a few lots at a time with different developers, the City of Memphis is beginning to connect the vacant lots in North Memphis neighborhood to form a pattern of redevelopment.

Ducks Unlimited raises billions for waterfowl protection

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 08:24:34 -0500

Seven years ago, Ducks Unlimited launched “Conservation For A Continent” to protect North American wetlands. With more than 2 million donors, the nonprofit blew past its fundraising goal.

Movers & Shakers: A2H, Turner Construction and Colliers make announcements

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Sat, 6 Jun 2026 17:57:41 -0500

Memphis firms announce promotions.

Practicing on plastic: Methodist University Hospital unveils simulation lab

sbohnel@dailymemphian.com (Steve Bohnel) — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 08:09:22 -0500

Modern mannequins provide various types of lifelike practice situations for nurses, physcians and other healthcare professionals.

Horseshoe Tunica operator closer to $17B merger

nmclane@dailymemphian.com (Noah McLane) — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 06:34:12 -0500

Caesars Entertainment, which operates the Horseshoe casino in Tunica, is being acquired by a Houston-based entertainment company for $17.6 billion.

Methodist hospital back to normal admissions, surgeries after early morning transformer fire

jcallahan@dailymemphian.com (Jody Callahan) — Thu, 28 May 2026 17:35:29 -0500

Methodist University Hospital back to normal admissions, surgeries after early morning transformer fire caused damage

The AM/DM podcast: A career that began on the air

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Thu, 28 May 2026 06:26:06 -0500

On Friday, May 22, CBS Radio News ceased broadcasting after nearly a century. But this story is as much about Bill Dries as it is about CBS Radio.

Movers & Shakers: Boyle elevates executives, SCO names Trustees

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:10 -0500

Also, a popular restaurant in the University District names a new assistant manager.

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.

SpaceX buys data center building for $185 million

editors@dailymemphian.com ( The Daily Memphian Staff) — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:43:26 -0500

SpaceX purchased the building that houses the Colossus data center for $185 million, documents show.

Former Commercial Appeal building set for demolition

aashby@dailymemphian.com (Andy Ashby) — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:00:23 -0500

Demolition of the former Commercial Appeal building could start in late June. DT Specialized Services, an Oklahoma-based company, filed a demolition permit for the property at 495 Union Ave.

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.

The AM/DM podcast: How Regional One saved a police sergeant's leg

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Thu, 21 May 2026 06:40:13 -0500

More than a month ago, Marion police sergeant Darrell Prewitt became the victim of a high-speed collision on I-40. These days, however, he’s back on two healthy legs.

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.

Movers & Shakers: Nonprofits and a university make announcements

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Wed, 20 May 2026 15:37:58 -0500

Leadership Memphis, Christian Brothers University and The Women’s Advocacy Center announce new leaders.

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.

The AM/DM podcast: Amazon takes a harder look at logistics

mcashiola@dailymemphian.com (Mary Cashiola) — Wed, 13 May 2026 06:35:40 -0500

Last week, Amazon announced it was launching Amazon Supply Chain Services and offering freight, distribution, fulfillment and parcel shipping to, as it said, “business of all types and sizes.”

Movers & Shakers: Moves made in medical, media and logistics

adrake@dailymemphian.com (Alys Drake) — Sat, 16 May 2026 17:10:47 -0500

Who is new at Campbell Clinic, WLOK and The Armstrong Company?