 | Beale Street Businesses Eager for New Police Unit
A longtime trouble spot on Beale Street is back in trouble again. A man was shot inside Club Crave on Beale early Sunday morning. The victim will be ok, but there are no arrests and no suspects in this case. There are plenty of headaches for business people on Beale who are working hard to get rid of the image of Beale Street being a place where you can get a shot and a beer and then get shot.
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 | Mid-South Butcher Shop Battling Landlord, Closing
Cates Family Meat Company has sold steaks and beef since the 1970s. Owners say problems started four years ago when the shop moved from Memphis to Olive Branch.
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 | 'Brainiacs from Mars' Set to Invade Mid-South
Brainiacs From Mars- no, it is not a new game show or sitcom; but it might be a way for you to save big bucks on your mortgage. Watch Video
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 | BBB Issues Warning on Deal Websites after Cleaning Service Complaints
The Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South is cautioning consumers to do their research on seemingly "great deals" through group buying websites after numerous complaints about a local housekeeping service.
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 | Mid-South Couple Opens Popcorn Store in Southaven
It's a typical movie munchie that one Mid-South couple now sells full-time. They've set up shop in Southaven making popcorn for a living. Watch Video
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 | 'Backpacks for Tatts' School Supplies Drive a Huge Success
It was an exciting first day of school for dozens of students in north Memphis. When they arrived at Caldwell-Guthrie Elementary, they found the hallway lined with brand new backpacks. Watch Video
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 | Supporters Flock to Chick-fil-A on Appreciation Day
A culture war turned into a food fight and Chick-fil-A is in the thick of it. Watch Video
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| Announcement: Amro Music Wins National Awards at NAMM Show
Memphis’ own Amro Music, a 90-year-old family business, has been recognized nationally by the National Association of Music Merchants for its contributions to music advocacy and for its superior merchandising and displays. Amro was also a runner-up for the Top 100 Dealer Award.
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 | Hundreds of Jobs Coming to West Memphis after Railroad Expansion
Hundreds of jobs may soon come to Crittenden County. Half a dozen companies are interested in setting up shop in West Memphis. Watch Video
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 | Tech Company Comes to Memphis to Analyze Online Thinking
Billions of thoughts are posted online everyday and now a company called "Decooda" is setting up shop in Memphis to track and sell your online thinking.
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 | Raleigh Residents Fed Up with Blight
People living in a Raleigh neighborhood have filed several complaints with Memphis City Hall about the blight in their neighborhood. Watch Video
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 | CEO: Pricey Pizza at Papa John's Because of Obamacare
Papa John’s CEO says "Obamacare" will raise his pizza prices. Watch Video
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 | Demand for Storm-Related Businesses Increasing
Bad weather means good business for some entrepreneurs in Middle Tennessee.
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 | Mitsubishi Puts Fort Smith Turbine Plant on Hold
Mitsubishi Power Systems America has given official notice that a $100 million wind turbine plant in Fort Smith won't open any time soon.
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 | Bill Clinton Joins Official Launch of Mississippi's 'MyCar'
A tiny car is creating a big splash in northern Mississippi. MyCar, an all-electric vehicle, officially launched Friday afternoon in Horn Lake, Mississippi. Watch Video
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 | Tax Hike May Send Even More Memphis Shoppers to DeSoto Co.
With a sales tax of only seven percent, DeSoto County, Mississippi calls out to Memphians. Shop here, save money - and they do. Watch Video
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 | Pinnacle Airlines Files for Bankruptcy
Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Company leaders say they need to work on a turnaround plan.
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| Announcement: New MBDA Business Center in Memphis
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA), officially launched the Memphis MBDA Business Center.
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 | More New Homes in MS, Builders Point to DeSoto Schools
Construction numbers are almost double what they were in 2011. Mississippi builders who point to what's happening in Memphis for their business boom. Watch Video
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 | Wing Lovers to Feel the Sting from High Poultry Prices
Chicken wing lovers need to shell out more bucks for the cluck. The price of poultry is sky high, and a spokesman for Tyson Foods says it'll remain high for at least the next two years. Watch Video
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 | VW Conducting National Search to Fill Tennessee Jobs
Volkswagen is conducting a national search to fill the most specialized of 1,000 new jobs at its Chattanooga plant.
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 | Toyota Exec Touts Progress at Blue Springs Plant
Five months after starting production, and weeks into its second production line shift, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Mississippi is making progress toward full capacity, according to a plant executive.
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| Electric Cars Built in Horn Lake, Shipped Around the World
It's called "MyCar" and is being built in Horn Lake, Mississippi by GreenTech Automotive. The car is part of a growing green market not only here, but around the world. Watch Video
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| Event: Memphis To Host The 2012 Christian Business Expo
Hundreds of men and women are expected to attend the 2012 Christian Business Expo taking place in Memphis, TN on Saturday, July 14, 2012.
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 | Lawmaker Considers Tearing Down Raleigh Springs Mall
Tear it down. That's what one state representative says should happen to the Raleigh Springs Mall if its owner can't turn around the dying shopping center. Watch Video
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 | Owner of Abandoned Motel Making Big Changes
The owner of a blighted Memphis motel is being strong armed to clean up his act. Watch Video
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 | Shelby County Wants to Take Over EDGE
EDGE is a joint venture between the city and county with both promising millions of dollars to the program, but folks in the county say Memphis has gone back on that deal.
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 | Former Flea Market Getting Makerover
A former flea market that used to be a hot bed for crime is getting a makeover. Watch Video
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 | Smoke Shop Shut Down for Illegal Sale of Bath Salts
The Shelby County District Attorney's Office has shut down 'The Smoke Shop' on Sycamore View in northeast Memphis. Watch Video
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 | More Businesses Opening in South Main District
If you take a stroll on South Main in Downtown Memphis, you're going to notice changes. The Downtown Memphis Commission is working on a rebirth for the historic district. Watch Video
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 | Mo Money Goes on Offensive over Tax Delay
Mo Money Tax Services says a computer glitch is partially to blame for a delay in handing out refund checks to customers.
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 | Mo Money Apologizes for Delay, Investigations Continue
The co-owners of Mo' Money Tax Service are formally apologizing for a tax return mess that continues to anger hundreds of customers.
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 | Southaven Seeing Record Sales Tax Revenue
The City of Southaven just set a record, and with all the bad news coming from city hall lately, it's finally something the town is proud to talk about. Watch Video
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 | Local Job Fairs Adding Boost to Economy
Job fairs are popping up all across Tennessee. Experts say it's a sign of economic recovery, but there will be thousands of people competing for those jobs and it's just a little too early to start celebrating. Watch Video
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 | Memphis Restaurants & Hotels Cashing in During Bridge Tournament
About $10 million is coming in to the city of Memphis and it's all thanks to a card game. Watch Video
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 | Mo' Money Offices in Virginia Closed, IRS Investigating
Six locations of Mo' Money Taxes in Norfolk. Virginia have closed following complaints from customers that weren't receiving their refund checks, a problem echoed by customers in Memphis. Watch Video
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 | New Trucking Rules Could Cost You
Any time you buy produce at the grocery store, a candy bar at the corner convenience store or even a car, chances are it was delivered by truck. Watch Video
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 | New Skill Sets Needed for Influx of Memphis Jobs
Senior White House business advisors said Memphis is not in bad shape when it comes to the economy, with a city work force ready to get busy. The trouble is many of them aren't ready to deal with the needs of new companies coming to the city. Watch Video
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 | Investment Firm Buys Krystal Burger Chain
Southern small burger chain Krystal has been purchased by private investment firm Argonne Capital Group LLC for an undisclosed amount.
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 | Your Meat May Contain Pink Slime
Getting hit by green slime on Nickelodeon kid's shows used to be a badge of honor. But, while green slime in your hair may have been fun, pink slime in your meat is not quite the same. Watch Video
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 | Several Injured in Fire at Valero Warehouse
At least three people have been injured after a fire broke out at a Valero oil refinery warehouse Tuesday afternoon.
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| CEO Reacts as Norfolk PD Raid Six Mo' Money Offices
The co-founder of Mo' Money Tax Service insists his company has done nothing wrong after police in Norfolk, Virginia raided six offices there, carrying away computers. Watch Video
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 | Small Business Bill Passes Mississippi House
The House passed a bill Friday that aims to reduce regulation on small businesses.
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 | Mo' Money Co-Founder Defends Embattled Company
The co-founder of Mo Money Tax Service is going on the record after more than a week of turmoil, calls for federal and criminal investigations, and angry customers demanding their delayed tax returns. Watch Video
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 | Mo' Money Taxes Not Daunted by 'Haters'
Mo' Money's owners call their customers "hardworking people who are the backbone of America," and if those hardworking people are now Mo' Money "haters," so be it. Watch Video
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 | Latest Call for Supermarket Wine Sales Fails
The latest effort to allow wine to be sold in Tennessee supermarkets has failed for lack of a sponsor in the state Senate.
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 | Big Rigs Keep on Rollin' Despite Rising Fuel Costs, For Now
It is becoming harder and harder for truck drivers to make their deliveries. Just like you and me, they are feeling the pain at the pump. But for big rig drivers, that pain is magnified. Watch Video
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| Congressman Calls for Federal Mo' Money Investigation
A Virginia Congressman is calling for a federal investigation into Mo' Money Tax Service, as scores of customers continue to wait for their federal tax returns. Watch Video
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| TN, VA Congressmen Call for Federal Probe of Mo' Money
The nation's Attorney General is now being asked to take a look at Mo' Money Taxes.
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 | Owner: Mo' Money not Liable for Refund Delays
Co-founder Markey Granberry is adamant that none of the delayed refunds are his company's fault and because of that, he said he doubts Mo' Money will reimburse affected customers a portion of the fees they paid his company.
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