MyFox Memphis

Junior Achievement Closes in Mississippi

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:36:14 GMT

Junior Achievement of Mississippi has been dissolved because of financial problems.

Bad Economy Claims Motorsports Park

Lauren Lee — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:43:09 GMT

Memphis Motorsports Park is closing its doors. The owner says the bad economy is to blame. Right now there is no plan for the Motorsports Park, but the owners are hoping an interested buyer will come forward, or it will just stand empty.

International Paper Lays Off 1,600

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:32:49 GMT

International Paper Co., the world's largest maker of cardboard box materials, said Thursday it is cutting 1,600 positions -- nearly 3 percent of the current payroll -- as it brings capacity into line with sharply diminished demand.

AR Wal-Mart Denied Wine, Beer Permits

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:54:52 GMT

State's Alcohol Beverage Control Director Michael Langley has denied Wal-Mart's request for permits to sell beer and wine at three stores in Fayetteville.

Former Bank of Alamo Chairman Sentenced

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:37:40 GMT

A federal judge in Jackson has sentenced a former West Tennessee bank official to a year and a day in jail and ordered him to repay $1.43 million in fraudulent loans.

3 States Threaten to Sue FedEx

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:48:39 GMT

Attorneys General of New York, New Jersey and Montana said Tuesday they plan to sue FedEx Ground, claiming the unit's classification of workers as independent contractors rather than employees violates state labor laws.

Restaurant's Garden Key to Green Cooking

Darcy Thomas — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:21:41 GMT

Growing your own garden is a way to cut down costs, save the environment and add an extra zing to your favorite dish. One East Memphis restaurant is already ahead of the game.

VW to Start Hiring for New Plant

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:01:06 GMT

Volkswagen will start accepting applications Oct. 26 for about 1,200 production jobs at its new plant in Chattanooga, with the first hiring set early next year.

State Working to Curb Robocalls

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:22:24 GMT

Those telemarketing calls with a recorded voice making the pitch are mostly illegal and can now be stopped.

MSU Students Roll Out New 'EcoCAR'

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:37:06 GMT

A future hybrid vehicle may have technology developed by Mississippi State University.