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Village Mart on Bellevue Upgrading to New, Larger Space
A popular South Memphis clothing store is getting a new and bigger home. Village Mart on Bellevue has shared its plan to relocate to a larger storefront with fans on social media, and customers can rejoice-work is already underway. Though Village Mart has not yet publicly announced the precise location...
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SpaceXAI Faces $6.1M MDEQ Penalties Over Southaven Sites
Mississippi environmental regulators are seeking millions from the company behind the SpaceXAI data center operations in Southaven. Potential SpaceXAI MDEQ penalties total about $6.1 million, according to a quarterly report the company’s parent filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission last week. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality...
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Rite-Hite expands manufacturing facility in Mississippi
Rite-Hite has expanded its loading dock equipment manufacturing facility in Horn Lake, Mississippi. The 427,595-square-foot facility employs 201 people and produces loading dock levelers and vehicle restraints. The seven-month expansion doubled the facility’s occupied space and added manufacturing and staging areas, remodeled offices and break areas, and new employee locker rooms.
WREG
Former Chamber CEO joins firm as public policy advisor
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Ted Townsend, the former president and CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber credited with attracting xAI to the area, has joined law firm Adams & Reese as a public policy advisor, the company announced. “Townsend joins the firm’s Intersection of Business & Government (IBG) practice, where he will advise clients on economic […]
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Developer: Oak Court Mall demolition should be done by the spring
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Oak Court Mall will soon be a distant memory. In a matter of months, the closed shopping mall will be leveled. "This is a place where I grew up,” explained Josh Poag, the president and CEO of Poag Shopping Centers. “I loved going over there. I would ride my bike over to Oak Court and hang out at the stores."
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SpaceXAI offers to buy homes near Southaven data centers amid ongoing lawsuits
A major technology project can bring jobs and investment to a community, but nearby residents may face unexpected changes. In Southaven, Mississippi, Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI is expanding its data center operations while neighbors raise concerns about noise and pollution. The company is now offering to buy homes near its power plant.
Tallahassee Democrat
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Pushback after MLGW rate hike announcement
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - There is more pushback against a potential rise in your MLGW bills. It’s a sticker shock to many. MLGW CEO Doug McGowen presented a proposal earlier this week. He said the utility is looking into a water and gas rate hike over the next three...
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Holiday Market of Memphis brings early Christmas shopping, small businesses to Agricenter
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Christmas may still be two months away, but the holiday shopping season is already underway in Memphis. The Holiday Market of Memphis kicked off Friday at the Agricenter, bringing together around 180 vendors selling everything from holiday decorations and clothing to jewelry, handmade gifts, and food. For...
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Baha Hamad on Building a Legacy of Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, and Community Empowerment in Memphis
The founder of Direct Private Label and CEO of Beauty & Company is making an impact beyond the beauty industry through business leadership, charitable giving, and opportunities for Memphis creatives. MEMPHIS, Tenn. In a city celebrated for its rich cultural heritage, entrepreneurial spirit, and strong sense of community, Baha Hamad...
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This consulting firm is advising Memphis state takeover leaders. Here’s what we know so far.
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. The consulting group advising Memphis schools’ state takeover board has done behind-the-scenes work on similar efforts nationwide — including a Colorado takeover that ended in a lawsuit — and has been the subject of federal and state investigations in Florida. This summer, private donors paid for Tampa-based firm MGT to provide early guidance on the takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools , according to oversight board Chair Billy Orgel. MGT works in government and technology advising worldwide and has cited successful involvement in other state school interventions in Texas and Indiana . Before an early October meeting of the Memphis takeover board, MGT drafted job descriptions for the takeover board’s executive director , established its rules of governance, and outlined the approval process for MSCS contracts that exceed $50,000. The full scope of MGT’s work is still unclear, as is the total cost. A six-month contract for $1 million was circulated among the company and individual oversight board members, but it has not been officially
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CodeCrew leads $4M tech training push in the Mid-South
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Artificial intelligence and technology are changing the workforce faster than ever. Now, a Memphis-based organization is leading a new $4 million effort to connect hundreds of Mid-South residents with training for high-demand tech careers. Joining us is CodeCrew CEO and Co-Founder Meka Egwuekwe to explain how...
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3 homes, several acres in Southaven sold to SpaceXAI affiliate
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three homes in Southaven were sold to an affiliate of SpaceXAI this month, as the company continues buying land near its data center complex in DeSoto County, Mississippi. DeSoto County property records show that a house on Cedarcrest Drive, another on Brookhaven Drive, and a third on Charleston Cove were transferred this […]