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NAACP sues Musk’s xAI, alleging illegal air pollution
The NAACP and its Mississippi State Conference are suing Elon Musk’s xAI, alleging that it did not get a permit before emitting large amounts of pollution into a Memphis-area community. The suit alleges that xAI and subsidiary MZX Tech violated the Clean Air Act by not getting the permit for their Colossus Gas Plant, which […]
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NAACP sues Musk’s xAI, alleging illegal air pollution
The NAACP and its Mississippi State Conference are suing Elon Musk’s xAI, alleging that it did not get a permit before emitting large amounts of pollution into a Memphis-area community. The suit alleges that xAI and subsidiary MZX Tech violated the Clean Air Act by not getting the permit for their Colossus Gas Plant, which […]
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Southaven residents and advocate groups appeal state’s decision to grant xAI permit
A cohort of residents from Southaven, as well as two nonprofit advocacy groups, are petitioning the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to hold a hearing with hopes of reversing the state’s approval of an air permit for data center company xAI. The Southern Environmental Law Center sent MDEQ the...
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Groups appeal permit allowing xAI turbines in Southaven
Environmental groups are pushing back against xAI's use of turbines at its Southaven power plant. On April 9, the NAACP, Young Gifted & Green and the Safe and Sound Coalition appealed the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) approval of an operations permit for 41 turbines at xAI's 2875 Stanton Road facility in Southaven. (The appeal was filed by the Southern Environmental Law Center on behalf of the aforementioned entities.) On March 10, the MDEQ Permit Board approved a Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) permit for the use of 41 turbines at the Stanton Road site. The March 10 permit approval came after the Southern Environmental Law Center provided two emails between MDEQ and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) staff that highlighted urgency between the state and federal institutions to rush finalization on the permit. xAI IN MEMPHIS: Elon Musk confirms xAI wastewater treatment plant in Memphis on hold In the April 9 appeal, the Southern Environmental Law Center alleges that there are "significant permit deficiencies that render the PSD Permit unlawful." Those allegations include a failure to implement standards that would mitigate major emissions and pollutants, inadequate air dispersion modeling and pollution impacts, a lack of consideration for clean
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Once a luxury for moms, doula care is going mainstream
Doulas provide physical and emotional support before, during and after birth. Such care used to be seen as a luxury and was available only to those who could afford it. But now, doulas are becoming mainstream. Insurance coverage is growing fast, making their services more available to parents from across the economic spectrum. More than 30 states reimburse doulas through Medicaid or are in the process of implementing such coverage. And private insurers are starting to do the same. Without insurance, costs vary widely but can exceed $2,000. One big reason for the change is that mounting research shows doulas improve health outcomes for moms and babies, including the most vulnerable ones.
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Memphis hospitals face risk as Medicaid funding cuts loom
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Cuts to Medicaid might result in cuts to some local hospitals. There are nearly 500 considered at risk of losing federal funds. One Memphis man who has faced serious medical conditions is concerned about what’s next. It was last year when President Donald Trump signed...
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417 Rural Hospitals Vulnerable to Closure, Chartis Warns
A new national analysis says hundreds of rural hospitals are on a razor's edge, and towns within a short drive of Memphis are already feeling the impact. In parts of the Mississippi Delta, residents say basic hospital care now means a 30 to 45 minute drive, not a quick trip across town. One community only recently celebrated the reopening of a hospital that had been closed for five years. For small towns that rely on local hospitals as both major employers and health care safety nets, the threat is as much economic as it is medical.
WREG
Memphis hospitals face risk as Medicaid funding cuts loom
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Cuts to Medicaid might result in cuts to some local hospitals. There are nearly 500 considered at risk of losing federal funds. One Memphis man who has faced serious medical conditions is concerned about what’s next. It was last year when President Donald Trump signed...
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Tennessee orthopedic practice closes abruptly
An orthopedic practice in Collierville, Tenn., appears to have abruptly shut down, leaving patients with no answers, according to a March 31 report from WHBQ-TV Fox 13. When patients arrived at Delta Orthopaedics, the doors were locked and there were no staff members inside the building. Some patients were still receiving appointment confirmation texts.
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5 Mid-South hospitals at risk from Medicaid cuts
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Memphis hospitals face risk as Medicaid funding cuts loom
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Cuts to Medicaid might result in cuts to some local hospitals. There are nearly 500 considered at risk of losing federal funds. One Memphis man who has faced serious medical conditions is concerned about what’s next. It was last year when President Donald Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill […]
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Mid-South orthopaedic clinic appears to suddenly shut down leaving patients frantic
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Mid-South orthopaedic clinic appears to have shut down suddenly, leaving patients scrambling for answers and in some cases, delaying critical care. Patients told FOX13 they arrived Tuesday at Delta Orthopaedics in Collierville for scheduled appointments, only to find the doors locked and no staff on site. Some said they had received appointment reminders shortly before showing up.
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Baptist Memorial and AMMC Finalize Merger
Memphis-based Baptist Memorial Health Care and Arkansas Methodist Medical Center of Paragould, Arkansas, have finalized plans to merge, increasing Baptist Memorial’s hospitals to 25 and solidifying the organization’s position as one of the largest not-for-profit health care systems in the United States. The merger, which began with the...
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Cardiothoracic Surgeon Nitz Making Headway in Germantown
When cardiothoracic surgeon Jonathan Nitz, MD, moved to Memphis a couple years ago, he didn’t know anyone in the area, but was excited at the prospect of performing robotic thoracic surgeries and being mentored by a senior surgeon while growing as a junior attending and picking up new skills.
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Baptist Memorial and Stern Cardiovascular Change Working Structure
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Baptist Memorial Health Care and Stern Cardiovascular moved to a new working structure. Stern, previously a Baptist-employed clinic, has transitioned to an independent clinic model, but will continue to work closely with Baptist Memorial hospitals and their providers. The change in Baptist and Stern’s relationship will...
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Baptist Collierville Celebrates ICU Expansion
More than 50 Baptist Memorial, community and state leaders gathered to celebrate the expansion of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville’s intensive care unit. The expansion doubles the capacity of Baptist Collierville’s ICU from seven to 14 beds, increasing the unit’s footprint to 17,000 square feet. Partially funded through a $5 million grant from the Tennessee Department of Health’s Healthcare Resiliency Program, the expansion totaled almost $11 million.