Steve Bohnel

UTHSC officials have raised more than $11 million out of $50 million for its new College of Medicine interdisciplinary building.

A firefighter used AI and coding to build two new platforms — one to help tutor students, and another to help people learn what they’re eating, including the amount of microplastics.

WK Kellogg announced it’s laying off more than 100 workers at its Memphis facility.

A new agreement was approved between FedEx pilots and management. More than 80% of pilots who voted approved the agreement, which includes $150,000 in pay they lost during the negotiations, which have gone on for years.

Soul & Spirits Brewery announced they bought Memphis Made Brewing Co.’s trademark, ensuring the latter’s beer will still be made in Memphis.

Memphis native Ethan Pretsch envisioned a system that could use AI and tech to specifically target fires and keep them from spreading.

JBS announced it is closing its Memphis plant effective Aug. 14, resulting in 208 layoffs.

Amazon Prime Air showed off its MK30 drones at the Renasant Convention Center. It hopes to operate 10 to 14 by later this year.

Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority commissioners feel the board’s job is vital to the local economy, no matter who sits on it. Many of them could soon be replaced following passage of a new state law.

Commissioners approved an additional $2.6 million for design of a new baggage system and administration building.