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05/27/22

THE HARDEST WORKING LABEL IN HIP-HOP: INSIDE THE RISE OF YO GOTTI AND COLLECTIVE MUSIC GROUP

Yo Gotti can’t sleep. “When I lay down at night, my mind can’t stop running,” says the 41-year-old rapper-executive, sitting in his pristine, tan-toned trailer in the parking lot of a photography studio as the sweltering Miami sun descends outside. Discussing something as personal as his life-long battle with insomnia is out of character for…

05/27/22

‘Transformational:’ LeMoyne-Owen president, Lowe’s CEO talk about school’s $1M gift

Awhile back, Olympic gold medalist and LeMoyne-Owen College track and field coach Rochelle Stevens, Ph.D., told the school’s president, Vernell Bennett-Fairs, Ed.D., that she wanted to introduce her to someone: Marvin Ellison, the president and CEO of home improvement retailer Lowe’s. Stevens already knew Ellison, and she had raved to him about Bennett-Fairs’ vision, and…

05/27/22

The Best Hot Wings Are Made in Memphis

On any day in Memphis, you will always find a steady line of patrons waiting for their table at the famous Central BBQ. Located downtown in the shadows of the city’s famous Civil Rights museum, the restaurant is famous for its Memphis-style barbecue, serving everything from hearty racks of baby back ribs to pulled pork.…

05/17/22

St. Jude scientists develop new tool to identify genetic predispositions for rare diseases

Researching genetic predisposition to rare diseases comes with challenges as unique as those illnesses. Data on individuals with such diseases is limited, and so is comparable data from similar healthy individuals. While it is possible to utilize public data sets and create synthetic control groups, several challenges make such methods hard to use. However, St.…

05/13/22

Memphis announces renovation plan for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium

Memphis has plans for a $150 million to $200 million renovation to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, the school announced on Thursday. The main elements of the renovation will be to transform the west side of the stadium, which will include what the Tigers called “innovative premium seating options.” The project will also create a hospitality…

05/13/22

Memphis cements generous reputation during pandemic

Memphis already had a reputation for being one of the nation’s most generous cities. But during the pandemic, giving per capita soared, moving Memphis from No. 16 to No. 8 on the annual Columbus Survey of giving through local community foundations. All told, the 1.1 million people in the greater Memphis area gave the equivalent…

05/05/22

YO GOTTI ANNOUNCES RETURN OF BIRTHDAY BASH IN MEMPHIS

Yo Gotti is reviving an old tradition. The CMG boss is bringing back his annual birthday bash in Memphis from its COVID-19 hiatus. The Yo Gotti & Friends Birthday Bash is set to return on July 15 at the FedEx Forum in Memphis. “Birthday Bash is back and it’s going to be better than ever,” Yo Gotti said in…

05/05/22

Another Medical District multifamily project is in the works

Another housing development is coming to the Medical District. A project at 757 Court Ave. will add 48 new units along with commercial space to a growing housing market in the Medical District, according to filings with the Memphis and Shelby County Board of Adjustment. The development group is 757 Court LLC, which includes members…

05/05/22

Deeper connections: Seattle-based tech company Ookla lands at UMRF Research Park

Here’s a reference for “Doctor Who” fans: Ookla employees like to say that the company’s new office, located in the University of Memphis Research Foundation (UMRF) Research Park, is the “reverse TARDIS.” Why? Because while the time machine in the BBC series is larger on the inside than it seems on the outside, Ookla’s office,…

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