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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 · 7d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 6d

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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 · 6d

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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 […]

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Memphis Credit Union Members Report Access Problems During Banking-System Transition

SecurCommunity Federal Credit Union’s shift to a new online and mobile banking platform has coincided with reports of members losing access to accounts and payment services in the Memphis area. The credit union says members must enroll in online banking to activate accounts on the new platform; FOX13 Memphis reported that members described trouble using debit cards, writing checks and checking balances, with problems first reported Monday and continuing for three days.

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SpaceXAI Started Southaven Data Center Construction Without Water Permits, Mississippi Alleges

Mississippi’s environmental regulators released details this week on a set of penalties against SpaceXAI for violating state water pollution laws by starting construction on its Southaven data center facilities without needed permits. The company first announced the potential fines to investors two weeks ago, speculating the amount could reach...

Southaven, MS · 7d

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Shuttered South Memphis shopping center slated for demolition

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Metro Shopping Plaza at 410 E.H. Crump Boulevard near Mason Temple, notable for its “Think God!” signage, may be near its end. A demolition permit was filed late last week to tear down the 65,753-square-foot structure, which has been vacant and surrounded by chain-link for months. A 2025 fire caused damage […]

Memphis, TN · 9d

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SpaceX targets entire Southaven neighbourhood for home buyouts

SpaceX reportedly offers to buy 418 homes near its AI facilities Homeowners face a lawsuit withdrawal condition attached to reported purchase offers Residents blame gas turbines for persistent noise and sleepless nights SpaceX is reportedly seeking to purchase 418 homes in Colonial Hills, a Southaven neighbourhood close to its expanding artificial intelligence operations. The properties stand close to a power station that supplies electricity to the company's computing facilities in the area. The homes are near Colossus II, an artificial intelligence computing complex operated by MZX, a subsidiary of SpaceX. Home purchases tied to an ongoing noise dispute MZX has informed residents that it requires additional property for company operations, while Southaven Mayor Darren Musselwhite says some houses could accommodate incoming employees. Real estate agents have reportedly contacted homeowners with purchase offers on behalf of the company, subject to conditions involving the litigation. Reports say that homeowners must agree to withdraw from the pending lawsuit over gas turbine noise to qualify for the property buyout. Residents involved in the lawsuit allege that turbine noise from nearby electricity facilities has seriously disrupted their everyday lives and sleep. Piano teacher Elizabeth Rose, who lives several miles away, says the persistent sound has

Southaven, MS · 9d

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