A new convention center hotel and a major convention center expansion are beginning in North Mississippi. Late last month, ground was broken on the Landers Center’s $85 million expansion, which includes a unique hotel-convention center project. Today, editorial director Mary Cashiola and North Mississippi reporter Brandon LaGrone talk about how it could represent a brand new chapter for the area. 

Plus:

• President Trump sheds light on plan for Memphis
• Good Fortune Co. made it to the finale in "The Great Food Truck Race"
• Control of MATA's money goes to a city trust
• New federal charges target Ghost Mob again
• Memphis International Airport begins a $700 million upgrade
• Breakfast chain First Watch will open a Gemantown location in late September