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This Day in History: FDA approved first birth control pill in 1960
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - On May 9, 1960, the Food and Drug Administration approved the world’s first birth control pill, Enovid-10. The pill was developed after years of research backed by birth control advocate Margaret Sanger and funded by Katherine McCormick. Clinical testing began in the 1950s, and the...
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Olive Branch officials honor Methodist Hospital nurses for Nurses Week
The Olive Branch Police Department and Mayor Ken Adams thanked nurses at Methodist Hospital for their work during Nurses Week, the city said. The department said nurses “work tirelessly, often running themselves out of their shoes, literally,” to ensure patients receive compassionate care. The message praised their “dedication,...
The Commercial Appeal
NAACP files preliminary injunction to stop xAI turbines in Southaven
Environmental advocacy groups are calling on federal courts to stop turbine usage at xAI's Colossus Power Plant in Southaven. On May 6, the NAACP and the Mississippi State Conference of the NAACP filed a preliminary injunction in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi, calling for xAI and its affiliate, MZX Tech LLC, to stop alleged unpermitted air pollution at the Southaven plant. Southern Environmental Law Center filed the court order on behalf of the NAACP and the Mississippi State Conference. According to the court documents, the injunction is asking the court to stop xAI from operating any unpermitted turbines at its Southaven plant until the necessary permits are acquired and necessary air pollution controls are installed on all units. More: NAACP sues xAI for alleged Clean Air Act violations in Southaven "Only an injunction prohibiting operations can protect the community and prevent illegal harms as the Clean Air Act demands. The law requires permits and controls; Defendants don’t have them," the lawsuit reads. Representatives from xAI could not immediately be reached by The Commercial Appeal for comment regarding the preliminary injunction filing. In July 2025, MZX Tech LLC purchased the former Duke Energy site at 2875
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Campbell Clinic Adds New Physician to Growing Team
Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics recently announced the addition of fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Zachary A. Mosher to its team of professionals. Mosher has a special interest in complex primary and revision hip and knee replacement, partial knee replacement, minimally invasive hip and knee replacement, prosthetic joint infections, periprosthetic fractures, and fractures around the hip and knee. He obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Auburn University, graduating as an honors scholar with Summa Cum Laude recognition.
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West Cancer Foundation
Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Leighanne Soden, President and Founder of West Cancer Foundation, who discusses the nonprofit organization’s mission and efforts to break barriers to cancer care and provide access to free services for those in need, particularly in underserved areas of Memphis. Leighanne highlights that Memphis has some of the highest cancer mortality rates in the country, making it “Ground Zero” for cancer. She highlights the organization’s growth from its inception in 2020 to its current state with 9 employees and a $4 million operational balance sheet. The foundation tracks patient data by zip code to understand and address disparities in cancer care.
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Trezevant Announces New Assisted Living Administrator
Trezevant, a state-of-the-art senior living community located in the heart of Memphis has announced that Patricia Vatrano has joined its staff as Administrator of Trezevant Terrace, overseeing the community’s assisted living and memory support care. With more than 30 years of experience, Vatrano is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN),...
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OrthoSouth Covington Hours and Contact
Now open Tuesdays and Thursdays, Tipton County patients have access to orthopedic care close to home. No need to spend extra time on the road - just schedule your appointment at OrthoSouth Covington, or walk in on Tuesday and Thursdays. OrthoSouth Covington is located in the Baptist Physicians Office Building...
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Community gathers at groundbreaking ceremony for new Baptist Memorial hospital
SOMERVILLE, Tenn. (WMC) - On April 30, community leaders gathered for the groundbreaking for a new Baptist Memorial Hospital in the Somerville, Tenn. area. Baptist Memorial is one of the country’s largest not-for-profit health care systems and the largest provider of Medicaid in the region, and now they will adding an additional hospital in Fayette County.
WREG
Memphis hosts free misdemeanor expungement clinic and fair
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Community members will have access to legal relief and support services at the 1 Douglass Misdemeanor Expungement Clinic and Resource Fair 2026 on Saturday. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Johne Early Multi-Purpose Family Life Center, located at 1543 Brookins Street. Organizers say the clinic […]
WREG
Delta Specialty Hospital Opens New Outpatient Facility
WREG
St. Jude CFO leaving research hospital
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Pat Keel, the CFO of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, is stepping down to take another job, the hospital said Friday. “Pat Keel served St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with distinction for more than a decade, and we are deeply grateful for her contributions to our mission and our institution. We wish […]
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Bente Mikkelsen: Celebrating Completion of Wave 2 of Global Comfort Promise by St. Jude
Bente Mikkelsen, Director Global Engagement Strategies at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, shared a post on LinkedIn:. “Transforming tears into smiles. It is a true pleasure to celebrate the completion of Wave 2 of the Global Comfort Promise, organized by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Global Comfort...
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Tennesseans worry new pharmacy bill could make it harder to get medicine
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A bill that could significantly impact how Tennesseans get their prescriptions is moving through the state Capitol. Lawmakers have advanced legislation targeting pharmacy benefit managers. Senate Bill 2040 has passed the state Senate and is now moving through the House. It would prevent pharmacy benefit managers...
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What to know about the new “Cicada” COVID variant in the Mid-South
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NAACP lawsuit accuses Elon Musk’s xAI of polluting Black neighborhoods near Memphis
A new lawsuit accuses Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company of illegally spewing toxic pollutants into the Black neighborhoods on the border of Tennessee and Mississippi. The suit, filed on Tuesday in Mississippi federal court, alleges xAI is violating the Clean Air Act due to emissions from its makeshift power...
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Memphis Can’t Breathe: The NAACP’s Lawsuit Against Elon Musk’s xAI Exposes the Hidden Cost of America’s AI Boom
The gas turbines run around the clock. Dozens of them, arrayed across a sprawling facility in southwest Memphis, burning natural gas to feed one of the most power-hungry artificial intelligence data centers in the country. The noise carries. So does the exhaust. For residents of the predominantly Black neighborhoods surrounding...
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Memphis Housing Authority opens waitlist for new senior living community in Frayser
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Housing Authority just opened the waitlist for Peach Tree Senior Living, a new community for adults 55 and older in Frayser. The waitlist closes Friday at 5 p.m. Peach Tree Senior Living recently completed construction at 3200 Steele Street, located just a block away...