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Vernon Hills Kirkland's to Shut Down Dec. 27 as Merger Reshapes Chain

3555 S Houston Levee Rd — Remaining Kirkland’s Store In Memphis Area. The Kirkland's Home in Vernon Hills is scheduled to close Dec. 27, according to store staff quoted by the Chicago Tribune. Staff say the store will remain open until then. The Chicago Tribune reported that employees...

Memphis, TN · 7d

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Air permit being discussed for Mississippi SpaceXAI

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A fact-finding mission is underway to determine the impact of a proposed controversial power plant that will provide energy to a Southaven data center. Authorities said they want answers for the people who worry about the environmental impact. “Have those ever come before this permit board before in terms of a power […]

Southaven, MS · 4d

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Greater Memphis Chamber names new President & CEO

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Greater Memphis Chamber has selected Joshua Gunn as its next president and chief executive officer following a nationwide search, the organization announced Friday. Gunn brings extensive chamber and municipal economic development experience to the role. Most recently, he served as the Director of the Office...

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SpaceXAI is building 2 more AI data centers in Southaven

SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — Elon Musk said SpaceXAI is building two more data centers in Southaven adjacent to Colossus 2 right across the state line in Memphis. This will make six SpaceXAI data centers operating in the Memphis metro area. Data centers in Memphis and Southaven. SpaceXAI has three data...

Southaven, MS · 8d

The National Law Review

Fraud Claims Not Barred by Contractual Waiver: Tennessee Court Affirms Punitive Damages Award Against General Contractor

The Tennessee Court of Appeals has upheld a punitive damages award against general contractor The Weitz Company, finding that the subcontract’s general waiver of special damages did not bar recovery for intentional misrepresentation. The case arose from construction of a multi-building retirement community in Shelby County, Tennessee. Weitz hired Commercial Painting Company to perform the drywall work. Disputes arose, litigation ensued, and the case tried to a jury in October 2018. The jury awarded Commercial Painting Company compensatory damages of $1,272,952.46 and punitive damages of $3.9 million. The trial court upheld this judgment after noting the jury’s findings that Weitz acted in bad faith that was “intentionally, recklessly, maliciously, or fraudulently such that the conduct was egregious.” The court found Weitz knew the project was eight months behind schedule but did not tell Commercial Painting about the delay, its plans to compress the construction schedule, or its plans to supplement Commercial Painting’s drywall work. Weitz also misrepresented the length of an extension it obtained from the project owner while imposing an unrealistic schedule to earn an early completion bonus. Weitz also “back charged” Commercial Painting for work necessitated by incorrect framing done by another subcontractor, repairs to damage caused by

Shelby County, TN · 9d

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Homeowners 65 and older in Polk County, Fla., DeSoto County, Miss., and Boston have March 1 and April 1 deadlines to claim 2027 senior property tax exemptions

Homeowners 65 and older in Polk County, Florida, DeSoto County, Mississippi, and Boston can cut their 2027 property tax bills with senior exemptions, but each program has a filing cutoff. Florida’s Polk County wants paperwork by March 1, while DeSoto County and Boston close their windows April 1. The Florida break can take up to […]

Polk County, FL · 12d

WREG

Duncan Williams talks about new Chamber CEO

The Greater Memphis Chamber has selected its next President and CEO, choosing economic development leader Joshua Gunn after a nationwide search. Gunn brings experience in chamber leadership, workforce development, and major business recruitment efforts, including helping land transformative projects worth billions of dollars. Joining us is Interim President and CEO Duncan Williams to talk about […]

Memphis Metropolitan Area, TN · 8d

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“It’s a mess:” Credit union customers lose access to debit cards

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Dozens of credit union customers tell FOX13 they are having major issues with their accounts. For three days, they said they have not been able to use a debit card, write checks, or check their balances online. "32 years, I’ve never seen it like this!” said...

Shelby County, TN · 10d

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Gipson to Chair SpaceXAI Southaven Power Plant Hearing

Mississippi Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson will lead a rare SpaceXAI Southaven power plant hearing on Monday, Nov. 9, when the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) Permit Board holds an evidentiary hearing involving MZX Tech, the SpaceXAI subsidiary that built the gas-fired plant in Southaven. The hearing starts at 9 a.m., according to the DeSoto Times-Tribune.

Southaven, MS · 7d

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Central Station in Memphis sells to new investors

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Central Station in Downtown Memphis has been sold, and the new plans for it could give the South Main district a big boost. There has been plenty of buzz for months along South Main in downtown Memphis about what was to come at the iconic Central Station, already home to a hotel. […]

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New Thrift Store Headed to Memphis

Memphis shoppers with a passion for conservation and hidden treasures are getting a new destination to chase down their next great find. A store called Triple N Thrift is coming to the area, inviting visitors to upcycle while indulging in their love for shopping. A certificate of occupancy application submitted...

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Fortune 500 company warns of price increases

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A multi-billion-dollar company is predicting prices are going to increase on many of the products we know and love. Unilever, which has a factory in Covington, warned the company may have to increase prices in the fourth quarter. "We definitely expect pricing in 2027 to be higher...

Memphis, TN · 7d

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Memphis Investors Pay $16.5M for Central Station Hotel, Plan Oak Steakhouse

A group of Memphis investors has bought the Central Station Hotel at 545 S. Main St. for $16.5 million, with plans to reshape the historic Downtown property into a reimagined hub of dining, drinking and hospitality. The buyers include Staley Cates, Bill Rhodes, Henry Turley, Kevin McEniry and other unnamed investors, who are teaming up with an outside hospitality group to overhaul the building's bars, restaurant and branding.

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Liberty Supermarket LLC Files Papers to Open in Memphis

A Memphis storefront is getting ready to get back into the grocery business. Liberty Supermarket LLC has filed the papers necessary to open in a Vance Street building with a history of helping customers fulfill their grocery needs. Liberty Supermarket is planning to set up shop at 485 Vance Avenue,...

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City of Memphis invests $100,000 to support local music industry

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The City of Memphis is investing $100,000 in its local music industry through a new grant program designed to help music businesses and creative professionals grow. The Memphis Music Ecosystem Fund, known as MEMFund, will offer grants of up to $3,000 to eligible Memphis-based music businesses,...

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Empty downtown shopping center sold; demolition permit filed

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A downtown shopping center that has been empty for the past few years has a buyer, and now the demolition permit has been filed. The Metro Shopping Plaza will soon be no more. For more than half a century the shopping center has been on Crump Boulevard.

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McFarland named COO of Baptist Memphis0

McFarland began his career at Baptist Memorial Health Care as a summer administrative resident in 2017 and most recently served as assistant vice president of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey since 2024. “I’m excited to welcome Daniel back to Baptist,” said Sam Lynd, administrator and...

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Holiday shoppers beware: Fake online stores are already open for business

"It's incredible how sophisticated these scam stores have become,” Coughlin noted.

Memphis, TN · 7d

WREG

Crosstown CEO to step down, move to new role

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The president and CEO of the Crosstown organization plans to step down and transition into a new role, as the landmark “vertical village” prepares to mark the 10th anniversary of its revitalization. Todd Richardson made the announcement Thursday, saying he will move into the role of Chief Impact Officer. “As CIO, I […]