Vaccination rates remain low for pregnant women, especially within Hispanic and African American populations. So medical professionals have launched a campaign to change that.

A statement announcing the withdrawal of the application, sent by councilman JB Smiley, came Thursday, Jan. 6, just one week before it was to be presented to the Land Use Control Board. 

“Overall budget is holding in spite of market conditions but we have a long way to go,” Megasite CEO Clay Bright said.

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., plans for 50% of its global pickup and delivery vehicle purchases to be electric by 2025, with plans to reach 100% by 2030. 

According to Cushman & Wakefield/Commercial Advisors, total new direct leasing activity for 2021 topped 19 million square feet. 

A new multifamily building planned for 220 S. Claybrook St. could offer more housing options for a growing Medical District. 

The automotive campus at Blue Oval City should start manufacturing the all-electric pickup truck by 2025. 

At a meeting Wednesday, Jan. 5, local artists’ colorful image for the Hyatt Centric — on a concrete wall facing the intersection of Beale and Wagner streets — will be considered. 

Wright Cox has taken over as the new president of BankTennessee, replacing Jim Rout who retired from the position on Friday.

Butler Row would span more than 2 acres, including the intersection at East Butler Avenue and B.B. King Boulevard.

The folks at cnct. development say infill projects are as important to revitalizing the Edge District as larger projects like Orleans Station and The Ravine. 

The new year comes with a new health directive to permit ‘increased social distancing and to facilitate appropriate quarantine and isolation measures.’

“My goal is to be a part of the revitalization of Whitehaven,” owner Yulonda Ewing said.

A 120-year-old office building is moving forward with renovations, a new wine merchant is coming to the Edge District and Memphis may get a pOpshelf. 

SCORE Memphis experiences soaring mentoring requests and receives the state chapter-of-the-year honors for the second time in three years.

Arlington’s first spa for cosmetic skin procedures is opening by next month.

Archer Acres, a farm at Agricenter International run by marketing firm Archer Malmo, wins second place in Tennessee in the National Corn Growers Association competition.

Before lawmakers approved $138 million in October, costs had already risen from $60 million to $136 million. On Dec. 20, with no discussion, the State Building Commission approved a budget revision to $274 million.

Arguably, planning expert Josh Whitehead knows more than anyone about trends in Memphis development. He answered a few questions before leaving City Hall to join a law firm.

“It’s my belief that the future of Downtown is one that’s inclusive,” Young said. “When I say inclusive, I mean diverse businesses, diverse residents and diverse experiences. The food, the music, the culture. That’s why Memphis, and its future, is unique.” 

Delta said it canceled flights Friday because of the impact of Omicron and possibility of bad weather after it had “exhausted all options and resources — including rerouting and substitutions of aircraft and crews to cover scheduled flying.”

An urgent care clinic at the site of the former Easy Way market at 5905 Stage Road provides a bridge between primary care and emergency room services. 

Construction is underway for a Whataburger in Southaven at the corner of Goodman Road and Airways.