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Former IKEA property sold to new-to-Memphis retailer
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The former IKEA property in Cordova has been sold. The Shopping Center Group confirmed the 271,150-square-foot building has been sold to an unidentified buyer. It’s unclear what the new owners plan to do with the building, but TSCG notes that the retailer currently is not in...
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Amazon employees evacuated after issue at MS facility
BYHALIA, Miss. — Employees at an Amazon fulfillment center in Byhalia, Mississippi were evacuated from the building Tuesday morning, with first responders on the scene. The facility sits off U.S. 72, just south of the Tennessee state line. WREG did not receive word from Amazon or local officials on exactly what happened Tuesday, though the […]
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Trucking association: No plans for organized strike on Thursday
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Truckers are paying $6.18 for a single gallon of diesel fuel in Memphis, according to AAA. Prices have nearly doubled in a year’s time. For weeks, rumors have swirled on social media about a possible trucker strike. Depending on the size, an organized strike could cause serious impacts to the supply chain and potential shortages.
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2026 St. Jude Dream Home winner sees house for first time
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Assessor sounds alarm on downtown building vacancy
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Assessor is delivering a stark warning, saying the county tax base is deteriorating and homeowners could end up paying the price. Javier Bailey is pointing to the many large, buildings in downtown Memphis that are now sitting vacant, not providing the property tax dollars needed to help fund needed […]
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Southaven residents react to SpaceXAI offering to buy homes in exchange for not joining class action lawsuit
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. - Elon Musk's SpacexAI is offering to buy Southaven residents' homes, so long as they agree not to join a class action lawsuit that's been filed against the company. MZX Tech LLC, a subsidiary of SpacexAI, distributed notices to homeowners in the area of the Southaven plant; in...
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Bakery pairs pastries with a path to employment
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Aging Untold) — Lucy J’s, a bakery in Memphis, is providing jobs and training opportunities for people who need a fresh start, according to head baker Josh Burgess. Burgess is also Lucy J’s executive director. The bakery is named after his daughter and eldest son.
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Mark Yates: The Power Behind Progress, Leading Memphis Through Business, Capital and Community
Memphis has never lacked talent, ambition or individuals willing to fight for its future. Yet some of the city’s most consequential leaders are not necessarily the people seeking the brightest spotlight. Their influence is measured in relationships built, institutions strengthened, capital connected to opportunity and doors opened for the next generation. Mark Yates has built a career around that kind of leadership.
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Property assessor warns that empty office buildings in Downtown Memphis could cost taxpayers
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Shelby County property assessor is sounding the alarm over empty office buildings in Downtown Memphis. Shelby County Assessor of Property Javier M. Bailey Sr. held a press conference Monday morning outside the Memphis Riverline Hotel to release the “State of the County Tax Base 2021 to 2026″ policy report.
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Memphis Land Bank CEO fired after investigation into credit card use
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The president and CEO of the Memphis Metropolitan Land Bank was fired last week after an investigation, the group’s board says. Michael Harris had been under contract with the quasi-government agency since September 2024. The board approved his termination at its Sept. 23 meeting. The Board of Directors says Harris used a […]
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C&C Marine delivers Capt. Pete Ciaramitaro towboat to Southern Devall
C&C Marine and Repair, Belle Chasse, La., has delivered the M/V Capt. Pete Ciaramitaro, a 2,600-horsepower inland towboat, to Southern Devall in Memphis, Tenn. The vessel is the first delivery from C&C Marine’s six-vessel spec towboat program and was delivered just over two months after the contract was signed July 20, 2026. The five remaining vessels are scheduled for delivery beginning in November at approximately two-month intervals.
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Amazon employees evacuate from Byhalia, MS Warehouse
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SpaceXAI Offers to Buy Southaven Homes to Help Settle Suit
SpaceXAI wants to buy real estate from Southaven residents. MZX Tech LLC, an affiliate of SpaceXAI, sent letters outlining an offer to purchase property from locals. If residents agree, they will not be allowed to join the class action lawsuit against the artificial intelligence company. The letter entitled “Notice of...
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Three Safety Professionals Receive Annual Awards
J. J. Keller recognized safety leaders from a plastics equipment manufacturer, a demolition company and a logistics business. Crystal Donaldson, Kathi Porter and Carla Andrews have been named winners of J. J. Keller’s 2026 Safety Professional of the Year awards. The company selected one recipient from each of three employer size categories.
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Zillow: New Memphis homebuyers will pay $700 more monthly than average renter
The gap between renters and homebuyers is growing in Memphis. As mortgage rates increase, a Zillow analysis found new buyers will pay $700 more monthly for the roof over their heads in Memphis. "I want something that I can leave to my kids when I get old,” said Tamieka Holmes,...
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Rising diesel prices impact farmers’ profits and food prices
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - You see it reflected in prices at the pump, the grocery story aisle, and online retailers. Diesel prices broke records multiple times this month. That impacts the cost of everything that arrives to you on a truck, train, and plane. Rising prices are also making it more...
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Memphis residents file noise complaint against Elon Musk’s xAI
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Residents living near the Tennessee-Mississippi state line filed a federal class action lawsuit against Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI on Wednesday, September 23. The complain is alleging that there is relentless noise pollution and physical vibrations from gas-fired turbines powering the company’s massive AI...