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Baha Hamad on Building a Legacy of Entrepreneurship, Philanthropy, and Community Empowerment in Memphis
The founder of Direct Private Label and CEO of Beauty & Company is making an impact beyond the beauty industry through business leadership, charitable giving, and opportunities for Memphis creatives. MEMPHIS, Tenn. In a city celebrated for its rich cultural heritage, entrepreneurial spirit, and strong sense of community, Baha Hamad...
Chalkbeat
This consulting firm is advising Memphis state takeover leaders. Here’s what we know so far.
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. The consulting group advising Memphis schools’ state takeover board has done behind-the-scenes work on similar efforts nationwide — including a Colorado takeover that ended in a lawsuit — and has been the subject of federal and state investigations in Florida. This summer, private donors paid for Tampa-based firm MGT to provide early guidance on the takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools , according to oversight board Chair Billy Orgel. MGT works in government and technology advising worldwide and has cited successful involvement in other state school interventions in Texas and Indiana . Before an early October meeting of the Memphis takeover board, MGT drafted job descriptions for the takeover board’s executive director , established its rules of governance, and outlined the approval process for MSCS contracts that exceed $50,000. The full scope of MGT’s work is still unclear, as is the total cost. A six-month contract for $1 million was circulated among the company and individual oversight board members, but it has not been officially
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WREG
CodeCrew leads $4M tech training push in the Mid-South
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Artificial intelligence and technology are changing the workforce faster than ever. Now, a Memphis-based organization is leading a new $4 million effort to connect hundreds of Mid-South residents with training for high-demand tech careers. Joining us is CodeCrew CEO and Co-Founder Meka Egwuekwe to explain how...
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3 homes, several acres in Southaven sold to SpaceXAI affiliate
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three homes in Southaven were sold to an affiliate of SpaceXAI this month, as the company continues buying land near its data center complex in DeSoto County, Mississippi. DeSoto County property records show that a house on Cedarcrest Drive, another on Brookhaven Drive, and a third on Charleston Cove were transferred this […]
WREG
SpaceXAI bringing heavy traffic through Southaven
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — Construction continues nonstop on Elon Musk’s SpaceXAI complex in Southaven, with a new data center being built on the former site of Southaven’s police training facility off Tulane Road. These projects require thousands of workers, and that means increased traffic on Southaven streets and DeSoto County roadways. With that “increased traffic” comes […]
Memphis Flyer
Organizers and City Leaders Condemn Proposed MLGW Rate Hikes
Community advocates and elected officials are asking decision-makers to “reject” proposed Memphis Light, Gas, and Water (MLGW) rate increases. The utility company is looking to raise its gas and water rates from 2027 through 2029. The increase was approved by MLGW’s Board of Commissioners during its Wednesday, October 21st board meeting.
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‘Tell Elon Musk to stay, we love this money!’: Union workers line up for data center jobs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Hundreds of people lined up along the streets outside the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union office in Midtown, hoping to get hired for jobs at Mid-South data centers. Workers travel from out of state. The crowd included electricians from across the country, with some traveling...
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Amazon to hire 4k employees for the holiday season
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Amazon is hiring 4,000 people in the Memphis area this holiday season as part of a seasonal, nationwide push for more facility workers. The hiring push marks an increase from last year’s holiday hiring in Memphis. Around this same time in 2024, Amazon announced it...
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Rite-Hite expands Mississippi manufacturing facility
Milwaukee-based Rite-Hite Holding Corp. recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedicate its newly expanded Horn Lake, Miss., manufacturing facility. At the event, the company pledged $250,000 over five years to support nonprofit organizations serving DeSoto County, with an emphasis on education. The DeSoto County Dream Center is the first organization to receive a grant through this community investment initiative.
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Manufacturer to build $31M facility in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - ITT Goulds Pumps is building its first manufacturing and distribution facility in the state of Tennessee in Memphis. The pump manufacturing company plans to invest $31 million into the construction at 5633 Mineral Wells Road, bringing 57 jobs to the community. ITT Goulds currently operates a...
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How Much Do Tree Services Cost in Memphis? (Trimming, Removal, Stump Grinding)
Tree work in Memphis doesn’t come with a fixed price tag, and quotes can swing by hundreds of dollars based on factors most homeowners never think to ask about. Whether you’re scheduling a light trim before storm season or dealing with a massive oak that came down overnight, understanding what actually drives pricing puts you in a far stronger position when evaluating bids. This article covers what Memphis residents typically pay for tree trimming, removal, and stump grinding in 2026, along with the specific variables that push costs higher or lower. The ranges here reflect realistic local market rates; they aren’t national averages that ignore Tennessee’s tree species, soil conditions, or labor costs.
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The Commercial Appeal
'Man of action': How Holiday Inn shaped the hotel industry, and Memphis still benefits
There was a time when Holiday Inn was one of the largest single employers in Memphis, when the massive international chain’s first hotel opened in 1952 on busy Summer Avenue. Although the company is no longer headquartered in the Bluff City but based in Atlanta, its founder Kemmons Wilson's grandchildren are still carrying on what he started today. That’s according to Spence Wilson Jr., board chairman at Kemmons Wilson Companies Management. Wilson said his grandfather, Kemmons Wilson, who founded Holiday Inn and KWC, transformed the hospitality industry after a disastrous hotel stay during an eight-person family road trip to Washington D.C. “Back in those days, there was no consistency in hotels,” Wilson said. “They finally find a hotel $6 a night … . Next morning, they go to check out. The innkeeper's like, wait a minute, you've got five kids in there? That's $2 per child. So with the surcharge $16 later, he's fuming, and he's thinking there's got to be a better way.” Described by his grandson as a “man of action,” Wilson was already coming up with ideas for his hotel on the drive home, and within a single year, Holiday Inn was open. Growth was swift. In
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SpaceXAI Buys 3 Southaven Homes, Leases Highway 51 Warehouse
SpaceXAI is expanding its footprint in Southaven. County property records show the company has bought three homes near its power plant, according to The Daily Memphian, which also reports that the company is leasing a large distribution building on U.S. Highway 51. The Daily Memphian reported Oct. 17 that MZX...