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Altria Group Faces Challenges Amid Changing Tobacco Landscape

Washington, D.C., January 30, 2026 Altria Group Inc. reported a 2% decline in fourth-quarter revenue, attributed to decreasing cigarette sales and rising competition from e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches. With its adjusted...

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International Paper Reports Q4 Loss Amid Strategic Changes

Memphis, Tennessee, January 30, 2026 International Paper Company announced a significant net loss of $2.38 billion for Q4, largely due to a non-cash goodwill impairment charge. Despite the loss, revenue increased...

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International Paper to Split into Two Independent Companies

Memphis, Tennessee, January 30, 2026 International Paper, based in Memphis, Tennessee, has announced a strategic separation into two publicly traded companies. This division will split its North American operations from its...

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Illegal Alien Sentenced for Armed Robbery in Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee, January 29, 2026 Roberto Juan Morales, a 49-year-old Mexican national living illegally in the U.S., has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for his role in an...

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Microsoft Reports Strong Q2 2026 Earnings Amid AI Investments

Redmond, Washington, January 29, 2026 Microsoft has reported exceptional financial results for the October–December quarter, with revenue of $81.3 billion, a 17% year-over-year increase, and net profit of $30.9 billion. The...

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Financial Federal Bank Welcomes New Leadership in Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee, January 29, 2026 Financial Federal Bank has announced the appointment of Connor Shannon as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Robert Ducklo as General Counsel. These appointments follow the bank...

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Memphis Foundation Boosts Local Libraries with $1 Million in Grants

Memphis, Tennessee, January 29, 2026 The Memphis Library Foundation has announced it will distribute over $1 million in grants to enhance community resources at Memphis Public Libraries. These funds will support...

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Werner Enterprises Expands Reach with FirstFleet Acquisition

Omaha, Nebraska, January 29, 2026 Werner Enterprises, Inc. has acquired FirstFleet, Inc. for approximately $245 million in cash, along with substantial real estate assets. This strategic purchase enhances Werner’s dedicated trucking...

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Memphis Homeowners Shifting Selling Tactics with Bludoor

Memphis, TN, January 29, 2026 Homeowners in Memphis are reaching out to Bludoor earlier in the selling process, favoring fast, repair-free home sales. This shift comes as market conditions stabilize, with...

Finance

Illustration of tobacco industry challenges faced by Altria Group.

Altria Group Faces Challenges Amid Changing Tobacco Landscape

Washington, D.C., January 30, 2026 Altria Group Inc. reported a 2% decline in fourth-quarter revenue, attributed to decreasing cigarette sales and rising competition from e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches. With its adjusted...

Team at International Paper discussing strategic changes

International Paper Reports Q4 Loss Amid Strategic Changes

Memphis, Tennessee, January 30, 2026 International Paper Company announced a significant net loss of $2.38 billion for Q4, largely due to a non-cash goodwill impairment charge. Despite the loss, revenue increased...

Representation of International Paper corporation's split into two companies.

International Paper to Split into Two Independent Companies

Memphis, Tennessee, January 30, 2026 International Paper, based in Memphis, Tennessee, has announced a strategic separation into two publicly traded companies. This division will split its North American operations from its...

Police officers at a grocery store in Memphis following an armed robbery incident.

Illegal Alien Sentenced for Armed Robbery in Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee, January 29, 2026 Roberto Juan Morales, a 49-year-old Mexican national living illegally in the U.S., has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for his role in an...

Team collaborating in a high-tech office discussing AI technology projects

Microsoft Reports Strong Q2 2026 Earnings Amid AI Investments

Redmond, Washington, January 29, 2026 Microsoft has reported exceptional financial results for the October–December quarter, with revenue of $81.3 billion, a 17% year-over-year increase, and net profit of $30.9 billion. The...

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Financial Federal Bank Welcomes New Leadership in Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee, January 29, 2026 Financial Federal Bank has announced the appointment of Connor Shannon as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Robert Ducklo as General Counsel. These appointments follow the bank...

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Trustmark Corporation Reports Strong Earnings Amidst Rising Costs

Jackson, Mississippi, January 28, 2026 Trustmark Corporation has delivered impressive financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year, exceeding analyst expectations with a non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.97. The firm’s...

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International Paper Sells GCF Business, Boosting Memphis Economy

Memphis, Tennessee, January 27, 2026 International Paper Co. has finalized the sale of its Global Cellulose Fibers business to American Industrial Partners for $1.5 billion, resulting in the creation of a...

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Nike Plans to Lay Off 775 Employees in Tennessee and Mississippi

Memphis, January 27, 2026 Nike Inc. has announced plans to lay off approximately 775 employees across its distribution centers in Tennessee and Mississippi. This move aims to streamline operations and enhance...

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International Paper to Split into Two Independent Companies

Memphis, Tennessee, January 30, 2026 International Paper, based in Memphis, Tennessee, has announced a strategic separation into two publicly traded companies. This division will split its North American operations from its...

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Memphis Foundation Boosts Local Libraries with $1 Million in Grants

Memphis, Tennessee, January 29, 2026 The Memphis Library Foundation has announced it will distribute over $1 million in grants to enhance community resources at Memphis Public Libraries. These funds will support...

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Werner Enterprises Expands Reach with FirstFleet Acquisition

Omaha, Nebraska, January 29, 2026 Werner Enterprises, Inc. has acquired FirstFleet, Inc. for approximately $245 million in cash, along with substantial real estate assets. This strategic purchase enhances Werner’s dedicated trucking...

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Memphis Homeowners Shifting Selling Tactics with Bludoor

Memphis, TN, January 29, 2026 Homeowners in Memphis are reaching out to Bludoor earlier in the selling process, favoring fast, repair-free home sales. This shift comes as market conditions stabilize, with...

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Memphis Market Sees Surge in Self-Storage Conversions

Memphis, January 24, 2026 Memphis is witnessing a rising trend of real estate investors focusing on converting underused properties into self-storage facilities. This shift is driven by urban density, commercial property...

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Argentina Welcomes Chinese Electric Vehicles: A Shift in Trade Policy

Zárate Port, Argentina, January 22, 2026 Argentina has embraced a new economic approach by importing over 5,800 Chinese electric vehicles, marking a significant departure from its protectionist trade policies. This shift...

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Memphis Aims to Revitalize Downtown Retail with New Policies

Memphis, January 22, 2026 The Downtown Memphis Commission is introducing new policies effective February 2026 to attract small businesses and enhance the downtown retail landscape. The updated Retail Tenant Improvement Grant...

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Memphis Awarded $74 Million Grant for Beale Street Improvements

Memphis, Tennessee, January 21, 2026 Memphis, Tennessee has secured a $74 million grant from the State of Tennessee aimed at enhancing public safety and infrastructure in the Beale Street Historic District....

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xAI Investment: $20 Billion Data Center in Mississippi

Southaven, Mississippi, January 9, 2026 Elon Musk’s xAI has unveiled a $20 billion investment plan to establish a data center in Southaven, Mississippi, which will house the world’s largest supercomputer. This...

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Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: The Impact of Cecilia Fay in Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee, January 12, 2026 Cecilia Fay is making a significant impact in Memphis by fostering community and supporting women entrepreneurs. As the founder of Cecilia Fay Creative and co-leader of...

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Spotset Connects Memphis Businesses with Black-Owned Media

Memphis, January 1, 2026 Spotset is transforming advertising by bridging national brands to Black-owned radio stations, thereby enhancing brand visibility in African American communities. This initiative, particularly beneficial for Memphis entrepreneurs,...

Memphis Young Entrepreneur Aiden Hubbard Sweetens Community with Mr. Lemon-Aiden Lemonade Stand

Memphis Young Entrepreneur Aiden Hubbard Sweetens Community with Mr. Lemon-Aiden Lemonade Stand

Memphis Wonder Kid Stirs Up Sweet Success with Mr. Lemon-Aiden Meet the Young Entrepreneur Making Waves in the Memphis Business Scene In the vibrant city of Memphis, a remarkable young...

Memphis Becomes a Major Hub for AI with Supercomputer Expansion and Tech Investments

Memphis Becomes a Major Hub for AI with Supercomputer Expansion and Tech Investments

Memphis Hits the AI Jackpot with Major Supercomputer Expansion MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Exciting news is buzzing around the city as xAI unveiled plans to expand its groundbreaking “Colossus” supercomputer facility...

Exciting Times Ahead for Memphis as Economic Ties with South Korea Strengthen

Exciting Times Ahead for Memphis as Economic Ties with South Korea Strengthen

Exciting Times Ahead for Memphis as Economic Ties with South Korea Strengthen Memphis, a city known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant music scene, is now at the forefront...

Memphis City Council Faces Budget Challenges with New Funding Initiatives

Memphis City Council Faces Budget Challenges with New Funding Initiatives

Memphis City Council Tackles Budget Concerns with New Funding Shifts In the bustling heart of Memphis, the municipal juggernaut that is the City Council took center stage recently as it...

Memphis' 9906 Candle Co. Lights Up the Community with Handcrafted Aromas

Memphis’ 9906 Candle Co. Lights Up the Community with Handcrafted Aromas

Memphis Shines with the Sweet Aroma of 9906 Candle Co. Have you ever walked into a room and felt instantly transported to a cozy, happy place? That’s the magic of...

Exciting Initiative Launches to Propel Black-Owned Businesses in Memphis

Exciting Initiative Launches to Propel Black-Owned Businesses in Memphis

Exciting News for Memphis: Initiative to Boost Black-owned Businesses Memphis is buzzing with optimism as an organization dedicated to closing the racial income and wealth gap in U.S. cities has...

Exciting Developments in Education and Real Estate Transforming Memphis!

Exciting Developments in Education and Real Estate Transforming Memphis!

Exciting Updates Hitting the Streets of Memphis! Hey there, Memphis! Hope you’re all doing well. We’ve got some exciting news buzzing around the city that you might want to pay...

Real Estate

Team at International Paper discussing strategic changes

International Paper Reports Q4 Loss Amid Strategic Changes

Memphis, Tennessee, January 30, 2026 International Paper Company announced a significant net loss of $2.38 billion for Q4, largely due to a non-cash goodwill impairment charge. Despite the loss, revenue increased...

Community members engaging in programs at Memphis Public Library

Memphis Foundation Boosts Local Libraries with $1 Million in Grants

Memphis, Tennessee, January 29, 2026 The Memphis Library Foundation has announced it will distribute over $1 million in grants to enhance community resources at Memphis Public Libraries. These funds will support...

A suburban house in Memphis symbolizing the home selling process.

Memphis Homeowners Shifting Selling Tactics with Bludoor

Memphis, TN, January 29, 2026 Homeowners in Memphis are reaching out to Bludoor earlier in the selling process, favoring fast, repair-free home sales. This shift comes as market conditions stabilize, with...

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Amazon Shifts Grocery Strategy, Closing Go and Fresh Stores

Memphis, TN, January 28, 2026 Amazon has announced it will close all Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh physical store locations as it transitions focus towards grocery delivery and Whole Foods Market....

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Memphis Real Estate Firm Joins Global Network

Memphis, Tennessee, January 27, 2026 Universal Commercial Real Estate Group, based in Memphis, Tennessee, has joined TCN Worldwide, enhancing its reach within the Greater Memphis market. This partnership signifies a commitment...

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Memphis Market Sees Surge in Self-Storage Conversions

Memphis, January 24, 2026 Memphis is witnessing a rising trend of real estate investors focusing on converting underused properties into self-storage facilities. This shift is driven by urban density, commercial property...

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Memphis Pro: Transforming a Career in Commercial Real Estate

Memphis, January 23, 2026 A local professional in Memphis has successfully transitioned from a different industry to build a distinguished 20-year career in commercial real estate (CRE). Their journey showcases adaptability...

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Universal Commercial Real Estate Group Joins TCN Worldwide

Memphis, Tennessee, January 23, 2026 Universal Commercial Real Estate Group, located in Memphis, has joined the TCN Worldwide global alliance. Founded in 2007, this full-service brokerage enhances TCN’s presence in the...

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Exploring Housing Market Trends in the Memphis Metro Area

Memphis, Tennessee, January 23, 2026 The Memphis metro area is experiencing notable changes in home values and dynamics, driven by communities like Rossville, Southaven, Cordova, and others. Factors such as proximity...

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