Jacob Wilt is a Dining and DeSoto County news reporter at The Daily Helmsman. With a focus on food and beverages, as well as real estate and construction, he covers a variety of topics including the food industry, housing market, and agricultural trends across the Memphis area. Jacob's work has been featured in notable publications such as The Clarion-Ledger and Yahoo News.
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Jacob Wilt's coverage predominantly focuses on local events and announcements in Memphis, Tennessee. His articles often feature expert commentary, event coverage, and cover themes related to crime, family & relationships, and sports.
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Kirkland's is closing multiple stores in the Memphis area. See which ones are affected.
By: Jacob Wilt
Memphis Commercial Appeal Oct. 20, 2026, 5:01 a.m. CT Editor's Note: This story is a supplement to The Commercial Appeal's on coverage
By: Jacob Wilt
Some candidates were absent at the Lakeland mayoral and commissioner debate on Oct. 19. Here's what happened.
By: Jacob Wilt
Memphis Commercial Appeal Two Lakeland commission seats are up for grabs in the Nov. 3 election , with three candidates vying for the spots.
A new brunch option is coming to the corner of Germantown Road and Farmington Blvd. in Germantown.
By: Jacob Wilt
New Memphis bar and restaurant Gussied Up is owned by Harrison Downing, Cole Jeanes and Schuyler O’Brien, the same trio behind Hard Times Deli.
Memphis Commercial Appeal A major footwear retailer is planning to open its first location in DeSoto County.
By: Jacob Wilt
Bass, Berry & Sims is leaving its longtime Downtown Memphis headquarters for East Memphis. Here's when and why.
Major Downtown Memphis law firm Bass, Berry & Sims is leaving Peabody Place for a rising development in East Memphis.
By: Jacob Wilt
The State of Downtown talk, hosted by the DMC, showcased a growing Downtown Memphis that leaders say is worth getting excited about.
