Jacob Wilt

1 week ago | commercialappeal.com | Jacob Wilt

Central BBQ and Commissary are the two finalists in The Commercial Appeal's Best BBQ in Memphis competition. The final round of voting runs from June 2 to noon on June 5. The winner will be announced June 6. We've finally reached the finale of The Commercial Appeal's Best BBQ in Memphis bracket. Sixteen restaurants have become two, and they're so close that they can almost taste victory.

1 week ago | commercialappeal.com | Jacob Wilt

The Chick-fil-A on Union Avenue in Midtown Memphis will close temporarily for renovations starting May 29. The restaurant is expected to reopen sometime in September. Midtown residents craving some Chick-fil-A will have to drive a little farther to get some chicken —at least for a little while. The Chick-fil-A at 1980 Union Ave. will temporarily close May 29 for unspecified renovations. The company told The Commercial Appeal the restaurant may remain closed until September.

2 weeks ago | clarionledger.com | Jacob Wilt

Walls, a Mississippi town of under 1,500 residents, is undergoing significant development under Mayor Keidron Henderson. Improvements include new housing developments, a greenway, and overhauled fire and police departments with increased pay for first responders. Attracting businesses, particularly retail like grocery stores, is a priority to serve residents and further stimulate growth. The tiny town of Walls is somewhat of an outlier in DeSoto County.

2 weeks ago | commercialappeal.com | Jacob Wilt

DeSoto County Schools will remain closed on May 20 due to the ongoing state of emergency and power outages caused by a severe storm. The storm, which occurred on May 18, caused damage including downed power lines and debris in roads. Despite the school closures, graduation ceremonies and practices will proceed as scheduled. DeSoto County Schools will remain closed May 20 following a storm that tore through the county the night of May 18.

2 weeks ago | commercialappeal.com | Jacob Wilt

A new Genesis dealership is opening in the Wolfchase area of Memphis. This will be the first dedicated Genesis dealership in Memphis. Genesis is a luxury brand owned by Hyundai, competing with brands like BMW and Mercedes-Benz. A new luxury car dealership is coming to the Wolfchase area in Memphis. Genesis of Wolfchase will open at 7695 U.S 64, next to the Wolfchase Hyundai dealership. Management could not be reached for additional comment on the project.