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Italian manufacturer to open first U.S. operations in MS

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Semar, an Italian manufacturer specializing in the production of transformers and power modules, is bringing its first U.S. operations to Senatobia, Mississippi, this year. The Italy-based company says the project represents a corporate investment of $542,000 and will create 35 jobs. They plan to lease 100,000 square feet of an existing facility […]

Senatobia, MS · 23h

takingthekids.com

The 8 Mississippi Farms Where You Can Fill Your Freezer With Beef For Less Than The Supermarket

A gravel road, a hand-painted sign, and a cooler in the back seat turned an ordinary Mississippi Saturday into a lesson in how families can eat better for less. Buying beef straight from a farm, by the share or in bulk, often stretches a grocery budget further than weekly trips to the meat counter.

Mississippi · 23h

takingthekids.com

Fill Your Freezer For Months At These 5 Mississippi Farms Selling Beef And Pork In Bulk

Grocery store meat prices keep climbing, and that pushed me to start looking at farms around Mississippi instead. What I found surprised me: quiet gravel roads, small farm stores, and families who raise cattle and hogs on open pasture and sell straight to you. Buying beef and pork in bulk can stock your freezer for months, save trips to the store, and give kids a real look at where dinner comes from.

Mississippi · 12d

takingthekids.com

The 9 Mississippi Butcher Shops, Farmer’s Markets And Bulk Stores Where Meat Costs Less Than The Supermarket Price

A grocery receipt in Mississippi can sting when half the total comes from one pack of ground beef and a few chicken thighs. Plenty of families across the state have quietly switched to small butcher counters, wholesale freezers, and farm processors where the same money stretches much further. Many of...

Laurel, MS · 4d

WLBT

No emails and office chaos for thousands during Microsoft Outlook outage

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Many have undoubtedly noticed problems with emails and other online communications if they use Microsoft Outlook. The tech giant’s outage has affected millions around the globe while halting business efforts here at home. “I’m supposed to be in Batesville at a closing right now, and...

Mississippi · 11h

fox13memphis.com

Mississippi lands global investment as Semar Electric brings manufacturing facility to Senatobia

MISSISSIPPI. - Semar Electric selects Senatobia for first U.S. manufacturing facility. A global electrical company is bringing its first American manufacturing operation to Mississippi, state officials announced. Semar Electric has chosen Senatobia as the site for the new facility, marking a significant international investment in the state. The project is...

Senatobia, MS · 20h

fox13memphis.com

Germantown, Collierville ranked among 30 best small cities to live in America

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two local suburbs have earned national recognition as some of the best small cities to live in the United States. Germantown and Collierville both ranked among the nation's top 30 small cities in Livability.com's inaugural 2026 ranking of the 50 Best Small Cities in America, released Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Collierville, TN · 1d

actionnews5.com

MEM, FedEx issue statements after national ground stoppage ends

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), along with FedEx, has issued a statement following a nationwide ground stoppage of air travel. 7:58 PM UPDATE: The Memphis Airport provided the following statement: “The FAA has lifted the ground stop affecting all airports nationwide. While flights can resume at this point, passengers should check directly with their airlines for scheduling updates throughout the weekend.”

Memphis, TN · 16h

cstoredecisions.com

RaceTrac Hits a New City in Tennessee

The chain plans to open additional stores by the end of the year. RaceTrac has announced an expansion of its footprint in Tennessee with the opening of its first location in Memphis. The new site “marks an exciting milestone as RaceTrac continues to bring its travel center experience to new communities,” the company noted in a statement.

Tennessee · 2d

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Financial literacy advocate sees ‘gold mine’ in Memphis, urges residents to seize it

As Mayor Paul Young works toward his goal of adding 10,000 housing units in Memphis by 2030, John Hope Bryant says he is ready to buy two homes himself. Bryant, founder of Atlanta-based financial literacy nonprofit Operation HOPE, sees promising investment opportunities in the city, and he wants Memphians to recognize the potential too.

WREG

Data center tech company adding 96 jobs in Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis original is making a major investment in the city, adding 96 jobs to a new facility. The company, Peak+, provides cooling equipment that helps data centers lower their energy use. WREG spoke with the company’s chief operating officer and the Greater Memphis Chamber about what this business expansion means for […]

Memphis, TN · 2d

WREG

Incentives help developer bring eco-build homes to North Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Tennessee housing developer is back in Memphis with a mission in mind to make measurable change in the community where he grew up. One million dollars in funding from the Tennessee Valley Authority and Memphis Light, Gas & Water could help him do just that. “I grew up here. I went […]

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HBCU Gameday

North Carolina A&T alumnus named CEO of Memphis Chamber

Gunn brings more than 15 years of executive leadership experience in business recruitment, workforce development and regional economic growth. The post North Carolina A&T alumnus named CEO of Memphis Chamber appeared first on HBCU Gameday .

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As RaceTrac debuts in Memphis, more expansion opportunities emerge

RaceTrac has opened its first location in Memphis, Tennessee, the convenience retailer announced on Wednesday. The store, a travel center located at 3412 Lamar Ave., is RaceTrac’s 37th site in Tennessee, per its website. It’s also the company’s westernmost location in the state, with nearly all of the other sites located in either the Nashville or Chattanooga areas.

actionnews5.com

State rejects appeal over SpaceXAI’s air permit for Southaven facility

SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (WMC) - The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has rejected an appeal over what environmental activists are calling a “flawed” air permit granted to SpaceXAI for its data center power plant in Southaven. The air permit, granted in March, allows SpaceXAI to use 41 methane...

Southaven, MS · 2d

WREG

Memphis emerges as a top metro for growth in millionaire homeowners

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis is emerging as one of the nation’s fastest-growing metros for millionaire homeowners, according to RentCafe. From 2020 to 2024, Memphis increased 931%, ranking #20 on the list of in-demand metros for millionaire homeowners with 536 households earning at least $1 million a year in 2024, compared to just 52 households in […]

Memphis, TN · 3d

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Randstad Hiring Events – Warehouse Opportunities!

Randstad, in partnership with DHL, is hosting two hiring events for individuals interested in General Warehouse and Picker/Packer positions. Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (both days) Location: Hickory Hill Community Center. 3910 Ridgeway Road, Memphis, TN 38115. Important Requirements:. Complete onboarding through the Randstad app before attending. RSVP...

Memphis, TN · 4d

wordinblack.com

Beyond Musk, Memphis’ Data Center Boom Threatens Black Areas

Memphis’ booming data center industry isn’t just about Elon Musk anymore. And for the city’s predominantly Black neighborhoods, that raises new questions about who benefits from the technology boom and who bears its environmental costs. A company called 5C MEM01 Inc. is pursuing a $575 million expansion...

Memphis, TN · 3d

DRONELIFE

Wing and Walmart Launch Drone Delivery in Memphis

Service from three Walmart Supercenters reaches tens of thousands of homes across Tennessee and Arkansas as the companies continue their national expansion. Wing has launched drone delivery with Walmart across the Memphis region. Memphis is Wing’s first market in Tennessee. Residents can now order thousands of everyday Walmart items, including groceries, household goods and baby products. Those orders arrive in their yards in as little as 30 minutes, according to Wing.

Memphis, TN · 4d

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