Kroger’s Memphis-area shoppers might not have noticed, but the supermarket chain is paying more attention to them these days.

The high-tech proof doesn’t necessarily call attention to itself, but that’s not to say it’s not hidden, either. Television screens mounted near the front of its Memphis stores are a product of Kroger making a big investment a few years ago in new infrared camera technology.

2. New Common Core Standards Raise Questions in Tennessee - Thursday, May 02, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) – Proponents of a new set of uniform benchmarks for math and reading say they're needed to better prepare students for college and the workforce, but critics of the measures contend they don't know enough about them and are concerned about the federal government's involvement.

3. Watered Down Switchblade Bill Goes to Governor - Monday, April 22, 2013

A watered down version of a proposal that originally sought to lift a ban on switchblades and knives with blades longer than 4 inches is headed to the governor for his consideration.

The Senate voted 27-4 last week to concur with the House version, which does away with those two provisions, but it still removes the power of local governments to make their own knife regulations.

4. Tennessee House Passes Watered Down Switchblade Bill - Wednesday, April 17, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) – The state House has passed a watered down version of a bill that originally would have lifted a ban on switchblades and knives with blades longer than 4 inches.

As amended under a bill passed 77-18 on Tuesday, the measure does away with those two provisions, but it still removes the power of local governments to make their own knife regulations.

5. School Security Bill Advancing in Legislature - Thursday, April 11, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) – Proponents of a measure that allows school districts to hire individuals with prior law enforcement experience say it's a needed option for financially strapped schools.

6. Health Care Challenge - Monday, April 08, 2013

To cap off National Public Health Week, The Daily News held an in-depth discussion about health care reform and the daunting task of trying to digest and comprehend the new Affordable Care Act, which encompasses more than 2,800 pages of law and more than 100,000 pages of regulations and rules.

7. Seminar Will Highlight US Health Reform - Friday, March 29, 2013

The Affordable Care Act provides incentives for the U.S. health care system to integrate care across the entire care continuum – from acute care to outpatient care to better provide care for patients.

8. Q: Is That Capitol Sink for Muslims? A: No, Mops - Tuesday, March 26, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) – Sometimes a mop sink is just a mop sink.

Building managers and legislative staffers have sought to reassure some concerned Tennessee lawmakers that recent renovations at the state Capitol did not install special facilities for Muslims to wash their feet before praying.

9. Bill to OK Riding Without Helmet Advances - Friday, March 15, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) – A proposal to do away with the state's motorcycle helmet law passed a Senate panel on Wednesday despite Gov. Bill Haslam's opposition.

The proposal sponsored by Republican Sen. Mike Bell of Riceville was approved 6-3 in the Senate Transportation Committee.

10. Daily News Seminar Highlights Affordable Care Act - Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Beginning in October, millions of Americans will be able to shop for health insurance through newly created health care exchanges dubbed the Health Insurance Marketplace.

This is also a critical period for businesses of all sizes as they navigate the 2010 Affordable Care Act and their responsibilities under the new law. The law requires employers with more than 50 employees to pay a fee if they don’t provide affordable coverage to their employees, while smaller firms are exempt from the employer responsibility requirements.

11. Highway Patrol Assigns Helicopter to West Tennessee - Tuesday, March 12, 2013

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is assigning a helicopter and pilot to support law enforcement efforts in West Tennessee.

Department of Safety and Homeland Security Commissioner Bill Gibbons and THP Col. Tracy Trott said Friday that the helicopter will enhance public safety by increasing response time to incidents in the western areas of the state.

12. Bill to Lift Switchblade Ban Passes Senate - Friday, March 08, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) – The Senate has approved legislation that seeks to lift Tennessee's ban on switchblades.

The proposal sponsored by Republican Sen. Mike Bell of Riceville was approved 27-3 on Thursday. The companion bill is scheduled to be heard next week in the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee.

13. Brothers to Open Brewery on Broad - Tuesday, February 19, 2013

A new craft brewery is coming to one of Memphis’ up-and-coming areas – the Broad Avenue Historic District.

Wiseacre Brewing Co., a concept from brothers Kellan Bartosch and Davin Bartosch, has leased 13,000 square feet at 2783 Broad Ave. and is planning to open by late 2013. They chose the old warehouse for its “big open space” and the Binghampton neighborhood for its community appeal.

14. Arkansas House Panel Approves Whistleblower Rewards - Monday, February 11, 2013

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – An Arkansas House panel has approved a measure allowing state employees to receive an award if they expose waste and inefficiencies that lead to savings for the state.

15. Spirited Debate - Monday, February 04, 2013

The accessibility of wine for Tennessee residents could soon increase tenfold. 

State Sen. Bill Ketron, R-Murfreesboro, and state Rep. Jon Lundberg, R-Bristol, introduced on Thursday, Jan. 31, their bills – SB0837 and HB0610, respectively – to end the exclusive right of liquor stores to sell wine in Tennessee.

16. Sandy Hook Lives to Be Remembered - Friday, December 21, 2012

The 26 children and adults who died at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut last week will be remembered locally Friday, Dec. 21, with several ceremonies.

17. AutoZone Income Rises 7.4 Percent - Thursday, September 20, 2012

Memphis-based auto parts retailer AutoZone Inc. is in a rare club among publicly traded retail companies: It’s in a position to rack up strong same-store sales and earnings per share growth regardless of the economic cycle.

18. Judge Hints at Path of Voter ID Challenge - Friday, August 10, 2012

The Nashville federal court judge who turned down the city of Memphis’ second request to use photo library cards as voter identification said the city’s legal theories in the opening rounds of what became a larger case this week were “not a model of clarity.”

19. Raleigh Office Complex Sold To Local Entity - Friday, August 03, 2012

An office complex in Raleigh has traded hands after being under the same family ownership for more than 30 years.

Commercial Real Estate Network LLC, a local investor, has purchased the 40,756-square-foot Raleigh Center Office Complex at 2974 Austin Peay Highway from Charles R. Averwater Living Trust for $299,000.

20. Millington Candidates File for August Election - Monday, April 09, 2012

The field for Millington mayor in that city’s Aug. 2 nonpartisan general election is three candidates following last week’s filing deadline.

It includes former Mayor Terry Jones, who lost a re-election bid four years ago to Richard Hodges; Kenneth Uselton and Debra Sigee.

21. TDN Seminar to Focus on Health Care Reform - Friday, March 23, 2012

Friday, March 23, marks the second anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act, whose complexities continue to leave many business owners confused.

Even many professionals who consult with small businesses regarding policies and employee benefits are struggling to keep up with the numerous changes being implemented by health care reform.

22. Celebration of Creativity - Tuesday, February 28, 2012

The gold-plated columns and crystal chandeliers of The Cadre Building were right in line with the American Advertising Federation Memphis’ 2012 ADDY Awards ceremony, themed “Hustle + Workflow.”

All “pimps, players and winners” that produced the best in local advertising and all of the disciplines associated with it were recognized Saturday, Feb. 25, in the historic Downtown building at 149 Monroe Ave., with the tagline, “Damn, it feels good to be a winner.”

23. ADDY Awards Highlight Ad Industry's Top Work - Monday, February 27, 2012

The gold-plated columns and crystal chandeliers of The Cadre Building were right in line with the American Advertising Federation Memphis’ 2012 ADDY Awards ceremony, themed “Hustle + Workflow.”

24. Smith Has Full Plate as 2012 MBA Prez - Thursday, December 29, 2011

The new president of the Memphis Bar Association said a hot topic in the coming year will be how appellate judges are selected.

Some of the debate about changing the process from one of appointment by the governor followed by the next scheduled retention election will come from Nashville, where the Tennessee Legislature will consider bills to change that.

25. Costs, Alignments Dominate Health Care Conversation - Monday, November 14, 2011

The local and national trend of health care systems aligning with physicians groups emerged as the primary topic of discussion Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Business of Health Care Seminar, presented by The Daily News at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 1934 Poplar Ave.

26. TDN Seminar to Examine State of Health Care - Friday, November 04, 2011

The health care industry is an economic driver in Memphis, where hospitals, health care providers and biotechnology companies employ one out of every seven workers.

On Thursday, Nov. 10, a panel of local experts will discuss the health care sector’s current state and future forecast at The Daily News Business of Health Care Seminar, which begins at 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, 1934 Poplar Ave.

27. Agape Launches GED Pilot Program - Tuesday, August 23, 2011

The Bluff City has been an active player in the Talent Dividend, an initiative to increase the number of college graduates in the Memphis Metropolitan area by 1 percent over the next five years, which could generate a $1 billion annual increase in personal income.

28. Business: It’s About Time - Monday, August 01, 2011

Time is currency and never more so than in small business. How you and your employees use it may determine success or failure. It is instructive to note Bill Gates and Fred Smith had the same 24 hours in the day as us. They have global businesses. We have certain areas of Shelby County.

29. Tenn. has Troubled History With Medical Examiners - Wednesday, June 01, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – The court battle to get records of beleaguered former Knox County medical examiner Sandra Elkins provides another glimpse into Tennessee's storied history with some of its top death investigators.

30. Q3 Profit, Sales Up for AutoZone - Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Memphis-based auto parts retailer AutoZone Inc. turned in a strong fiscal third quarter, despite concerns about whether higher gas prices and bad weather in parts of the country would lead customers to drive their cars less – and thus need to swap out parts less often.

31. Events - Monday, May 16, 2011

Healthy Memphis Common Table will meet Monday from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at The Racquet Club of Memphis, 5111 Sanderlin Ave. Dr. Bonnie L. Zell will speak on the topic “How Collaboration Can Improve the Health and Health Care of Memphis and Shelby County.” For more information, contact Simi Atolagbe at 273-2693 or simi.atolagbe@healthymemphis.org.

32. Special Coverage: Mid-South Flooding - Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Coverage of the rising waters in the Memphis area

Police Manually Checking Memphis River Gauge

The gauge that is the official measurement of the Mississippi River at Memphis has been on the blink since last week as the river has approached historic levels.

33. Rogers Named Director Of Germantown Athletic Club - Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Phil Rogers has joined Germantown Athletic Club as director. Rogers will oversee all daily operations of the club.

Hometown: West Danville, Vt.

Education: B.S. in Exercise Science, University of Mississippi

34. Bid to Eliminate Tenn. Motorcycle Helmet Law Fails - Thursday, April 14, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – The latest effort to rescind Tennessee's motorcycle helmet law for adult riders has failed for the year.

Republican Sen. Mike Bell of Riceville asked the Senate Transportation Committee on Wednesday to place his measure on the panel's first calendar of next year's legislative session.

35. Tenn. Bill to Protect Employers Allowing Guns - Wednesday, March 02, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – Republican Sen. Mike Bell says he's optimistic about the passage of a proposal that would provide liability protection for employers who choose to allow guns to be carried in their work place.

36. Halmon New Vice Chair of Responsibility Board - Wednesday, January 05, 2011

Memphis attorney Clarence Halmon of Archibald & Halmon is the new vice chairman of the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility. Halmon was appointed by the Tennessee Supreme Court along with Nashville attorney Lela M. Hollabaugh, who will be chairman for the next year.

37. Air Park Property Sells For $730,000 - Friday, October 15, 2010

Crump Commercial LLC recently closed on a property at 3850 Air Park St., a deal that has been in the works for about six months.

38. Yum CEO: No 'Quick Fix' at KFC in US - Thursday, October 07, 2010

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – The recipe for a turnaround is proving elusive at KFC, the chain made famous by the secret mix of herbs and spices coating its Original Recipe chicken.

A day after KFC posted an 8 percent quarterly sales drop at U.S. restaurants open at least a year, the top executive of its parent company acknowledged that rejuvenating the ubiquitous brand will take time.

39. Sponsor of 'Health Freedom Act' Disputes AG Cost - Thursday, April 29, 2010

NASHVILLE (AP) — The sponsor of a proposal to allow Tennesseans to opt out of a new federal health care law said Wednesday that there shouldn't be a cost for legal action by the state's attorney general.

40. Government Goes High-Tech to Redesign $100 Bills - Thursday, April 22, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) - The folks who print America's money have designed a high-tech makeover of the $100 bill. It's part of an effort to stay ahead of counterfeiters as technology becomes more sophisticated and more dollars flow overseas, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says.

41. Amended Tenn. Equal Custody Bill Advancing - Wednesday, April 14, 2010

NASHVILLE (AP) - The amended version of a proposal to grant equal custody to divorced parents is once again advancing in the House.

The measure sponsored by Republican Rep. Mike Bell of Riceville was approved 7-3 in the House Children and Family Affairs Committee on Tuesday.

42. Tenn. House to Vote on 'Health Freedom Act' - Wednesday, April 14, 2010

NASHVILLE (AP) - A bill seeking to allow Tennesseans to opt out of a new federal health care law is headed for a full House vote.

The House Commerce Committee voted 19-11 to advance the measure sponsored by Republican Rep. Mike Bell of Riceville.

43. House Sponsor to Revive Equal Custody Proposal - Friday, April 09, 2010

NASHVILLE (AP) – The House sponsor of a proposal that sought to grant equal custody to divorced parents in Tennessee said Thursday he plans to revive an amended version after withdrawing it two days ago.

44. Bill to Give Tenn. Divorcees Equal Custody Dies - Wednesday, April 07, 2010

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A proposal to grant equal custody to divorced parents in Tennessee is likely dead this session after the sponsor withdrew it from a House panel on Tuesday.

Lawmakers hotly debated the measure sponsored by Rep. Mike Bell for weeks. But the Riceville Republican decided to withdraw the proposal from the House Children and Family Affairs Committee after an amendment was added that sought to give divorcees the "maximum time" possible with a child, instead of dividing the time equally.

45. AG Questions Constitutionality of 'Health Freedom' - Wednesday, April 07, 2010

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - State Attorney General Bob Cooper is questioning the constitutionality of a bill to allow Tennesseans to opt out of the new federal health care law.

46. Health Freedom Act Moves on to House Committee - Thursday, April 01, 2010

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Scores cheered as Tennessee legislation that would require the state attorney general to mount a legal challenge to the massive federal health care overhaul progressed in the House on Wednesday.

47. Visible School Names Ellis To Modern Music Ministry Faculty - Wednesday, January 06, 2010

Bill Ellis has been hired to the Visible School faculty in the Modern Music Ministry program.

Ellis will teach guitar, the history of pop music and hands-on courses in world music and ethnomusicology.

48. 1.3 Million to Lose Jobless Benefits by Year's End - Friday, September 04, 2009

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) - Jobless since January, Donald Money has already moved in with his elderly parents, stopped going to the movies and started using less of his prescription medication so it will last longer.

49. Higgins Named President, CEO At Barge Waggoner - Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Robert B. Higgins Jr. has been named president and chief executive officer of engineering, architecture and planning for Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon Inc.

50. Bill to Give Equal Weight to Home School Diplomas in Tenn. - Friday, May 08, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Diplomas issued in home schools in Tennessee would have the same weight as those given by public schools under a proposal headed to the governor for his consideration.

51. State, Local Officials Differ On Living Wage Views - Friday, April 24, 2009

Memphis City Council members this week were given the first annual report showing the impact of the city’s living wage ordinance. The news was positive in one sense and difficult to categorize in another.

52. Influence 1 Foundation Names Hartsfield COO - Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Felicia Hartsfield has been named chief operating officer of Influence 1 Foundation.

Hartsfield will oversee the continued stability and growth of the foundation’s fiscal, strategic, organizational and operational functions. Her duties also will include building and maintaining relationships with community leaders, as well as creating collaborations, which will enhance the foundation’s strategic model.

53. Residency Decision Uncovers Underlying Attitudes - Thursday, November 20, 2008

It may have been the most important debate the Memphis City Council has had since the group of 13 took office in January. And it may affect the way council members see each other for quite some time.

54. Wall Street Soars as Government Pledges Bank Aid - Tuesday, October 14, 2008

NEW YORK (AP) - Wall Street snapped back from last week's devastating losses after major governments announced further steps to support the global banking system, including plans by the U.S. Treasury to buy stocks of some banks. All the major indexes rose more than 8 percent, and the Dow Jones industrials rose more than 700 points.

55. Breakdown of Bill Reflects Rift on Judicial Selection Process - Wednesday, April 16, 2008

NASHVILLE (AP) - The rejection of a bill that would have made meetings of the Tennessee Judicial Selection Commission public has exposed a rift over the panel's future.

The bill being carried on behalf of Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen was struck down by a House subcommittee last week, with opponents saying that the board needs candor to properly interview judicial candidates.

56. Peeples Promoted to Administrator At Methodist Alliance Health Services - Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Trip Peeples has been promoted to administrator for Methodist Alliance Health Services' Home Medical Equipment and Infusion division.

Peeples has been with Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare for seven years, most recently serving as corporate director of finance and reimbursement and interim chief financial officer for Methodist Extended Care Hospital.

57. Young Realtor Finds Quick Success Owning Her Own Franchise - Friday, April 27, 2007

Amy S. Chapman began selling real estate when she was a sophomore at Christian Brothers University. She can recall having her classes interrupted by phone calls from clients.

"It was kind of interesting because at that time we had pagers, and of course cell phones too, but minutes were so expensive," she said.

58. TV or Oval Office? U of M Grad Thompson Faces Decision - Monday, March 19, 2007

When Fred Dalton Thompson graduated from Lawrence County High School in 1960, his classmates probably didn't envision the gregarious, fun-loving son of a used-car salesman one day becoming the leader of the free world.

59. What Goes Down ... - Thursday, October 12, 2006

Sylvia Ford Brown - who's worked since 1988 as a Chapter 13 trustee in the Southern District of Georgia's bankruptcy court - was once on the short list for a bankruptcy judgeship in West Tennessee.

60. Where Population Grows, Crime Inevitably Follows - Wednesday, August 30, 2006

In April 1997, an inmate at the Fayette County Jail in Somerville shot and killed a sheriff's deputy who had driven him from the jail to a dentist's appointment.

The inmate, Kennath Artez Henderson, now sits on death row, but the horror of the incident that took Deputy Tommy Bishop's life was a startling reminder of the danger lurking in Fayette County's system for transporting inmates.

61. Drowota Reflects on Receiving Award Named in His Honor - Thursday, August 24, 2006

The Tennessee Bar Association (TBA) recently honored former Tennessee Supreme Court Chief Justice Frank F. Drowota III with its inaugural Justice Frank F. Drowota III Award for Outstanding Judicial Service. The TBA will present the award annually to a Tennessee judge who demonstrates outstanding and dedicated service to the bench and bar.

62. Oakland is Latest Focus in Fayette Boom - Friday, January 20, 2006

So much new commercial development is pouring into Fayette County that in the town of Oakland, it reminds Myles Leifer of Noah's ark.

Leifer is the newly installed president of the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce.

63. Cannon Center Hosts Thanksgiving Extravaganza - Monday, November 21, 2005

Nov. 21

The Germantown Chamber of Commerce hosts a home tour meeting from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the chamber, located at 2195 S. Germantown Road. Call 755-1200 for more information.

64. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, February 09, 2005
Rotary Club Presents Public Servant Awards

Rotary Club Names Public Servant Award Winners

The Rotary Club of Memphis East selected Shelby County District Attorney Bill Gibbons and chief administrative officer of the Shelby County Registers Off...

65. Archived Article: Gov - Friday, January 28, 2005
By Andy Meek

Local, State Leaders Consider Consolidation Issue

ANDY MEEK

The Daily News

In the complicated math of consolidation, adding one and one is about as easy as mixing oil and water.

Financial troubles plaguing Memphis and She...

66. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, December 01, 2004
Crye-Leike CEO Named Secretary of International Organization

New Assistant District Attorneys Appointed

Shelby County District Attorney Bill Gibbons announced the reappointment of former assistant district attorney Ray Lepone and the appointme...

67. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, October 13, 2004
MAAR Elects 2005 Officers

Womens Foundation Appoints Board Members

Rosie Phillips Bingham was appointed to chair the board of the Womens Foundation for a Greater Memphis for a two-year term. Newly appointed to the board were: Martha L. Perine ...

68. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Agricenter Gets New Director of Research

Agricenter Gets New Director of Research

Jamie Jenkins joined Agricenter International as director of research. Jenkins previously worked with the University of Tennessee Agriculture Extension Service. ...

69. Archived Article: Mlgw (lead) - Thursday, June 17, 2004
MLG&W pilots fuel cell at Gardens

MLGW to Test New Energy Source

Memphis Botanic Garden serves as fuel cell pilot site

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

When Memphis Light, Gas and Water officials were seeking a local site to install and...

70. Archived Article: Shelby Park (lead) - Tuesday, June 15, 2004
PlandsMore than 30 acres of vacant land is

Developers Keep Eye on Shelby Farms

New mixed-use development on tap for land near park

ANDREW Bell

The Daily News

Property surrounding one of the citys most popular recreation areas, Shelby ...

71. Archived Article: Special Report2 - Tuesday, May 18, 2004
New home construction pushes outwardly

Residential Growth Pushes Outward

More developers eye Fayette County for new home sites

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Shelby County residential construction continued at a robust pace during first q...

72. Archived Article: Gov Focus - Friday, May 14, 2004
Schools, low taxes still fuel Tipton

Schools, Low Taxes Fuel Tipton Growth

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

South Tipton County has seen a population explosion in the past 13 years, and it continues today with no end in sight.

Area official...

73. Archived Article: Tax (lead) - Thursday, May 06, 2004
Danny Garrick, SPHR

Employers Weigh Budget Pros, Cons

County seeks to eliminate need for property tax hikes

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Memphis-area employers offered mixed reactions to a proposed fiscal 2005 budget unveiled this week ...

74. Archived Article: Lng (lead) - Thursday, March 04, 2004
We are part of that

MLGW Looks to New Fuel Technology

Liquefied natural gas gains attention, still faces hurdles

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Further complicating the dynamics that dictate seasonal natural gas prices, a new kind of fuel...

75. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, February 19, 2004
Law

Statewide Program Develops Law Leaders

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Seeing a need to develop leaders in the law field, John Tarpley also felt the need to do something about it.

As 2004 president of the Tennessee Bar Association, Tar...

76. Archived Article: Houston Lev (lead) - Tuesday, February 17, 2004
Collierville demographics attracts fitness club

Busy Corner Attracts Health Club, Retail

Nebraska-based fitness center picks Collierville for new club

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Construction will start soon on a multi-level shopping c...

77. Archived Article: Trends Focus - Monday, February 16, 2004
IN last year, Methodist had looked at some of the natinal things that have been goijng on in hosptialits program

Hospitalists in Demand as Stand-In Physicians

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

As off-campus office locations and patient insuranc...

78. Archived Article: Trends Focus - Monday, February 09, 2004
Overtime doesn't exclude timeout for spa

Spa Industry Adapts to Professionals Lifestyles

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

As technology stretches the workweek for many professionals, the home once a haven from work has become for many an exten...

79. Archived Article: Standout - Friday, January 02, 2004
Corporate, public work offers Copeland balance

Corporate, Public Work Offers Copeland Balance

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Richard Copeland has been on both sides of the table when it comes to representing business and representing local g...

80. Archived Article: Overton (lead) - Wednesday, December 24, 2003
Terry Ramsey, Vice President of RidAll Pest Control

Overton Square Awaits New Tenant

Shops near former Fridays see drop in foot traffic

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Business owners struggling with a drop in traffic since the T.G.I. Frid...

81. Archived Article: Tax (lead) - Wednesday, December 10, 2003
Revised tax breaks stir year-end investing

Tax Change Spurs Last-Minute Purchases

Businesses take advantage of increased deduction amounts

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Due to a change in the tax code enacted in the spring, many business...

82. Archived Article: Tuition (lead) - Thursday, November 06, 2003
Pell Grant

Debate Swells Over Rising Tuition

College officials, legislators seek solutions to growing problem

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

As states face budget strains that are forcing many to slash higher education funding spurring sh...

83. Archived Article: Apple (lead) - Thursday, October 16, 2003
Terry Ramsey, Vice President of RidAll Pest Control

Apple Tree Center Sees Renewed Interest

Developers hope improvements will drive retail growth

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Exterior changes and other improvements are under way at a So...

84. Archived Article: Advance (lead) - Tuesday, September 23, 2003
Former Walgreens home to Advance Auto

Advance Auto to Open on Summer Avenue

New store marks chains 21st in Memphis market

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

A new Advance Auto Parts Inc. store is scheduled to open in November at 4522 Summer A...

85. Archived Article: Lead - Friday, September 05, 2003
Improved roads clear way for new retail center

Businesses Flock to East Memphis Center

Improved roads clear way for new retail development

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Today in Memphis more than ever, improved roads and new subdivisions...

86. Archived Article: Standout - Friday, August 08, 2003
Familiar encouragement moved Myers forward

Familial encouragement shaped Myers vision

By ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

If Jay Myers lacked confidence when starting his business venture, then together, his brother and father picked up the sl...

87. Archived Article: Baptist (lead) - Thursday, August 07, 2003
State officials permit Baptist Desoto Hospital growth

State officials OK Baptist-DeSoto expansion

By ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

The Mississippi Department of Health has granted Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto permission for a significan...

88. Archived Article: Marketplace - Monday, July 28, 2003
Surprise storm was alarm for business preparedness

Surprise storm was alarm for business preparedness

By ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

If anything, last weeks furious frontal system that could place Memphis in an official state of emergency...

89. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, July 01, 2003
The Millington-Tipton County Realty Group meets at 8:30 a

The Millington-Tipton County Realty Group meets at 8:30 a.m. today at Old Timers Restaurant, 7918 C St. in Millington.

The group provides networking opportunities for real estate agents...

90. Archived Article: Market Focus - Monday, June 09, 2003
Fathers Day gives retailers a mid-year boost

Fathers Day gives retailers a mid-year boost

By ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Politically correct or not, retail business related to Fathers Day involves stereotyping.

Just as a mothers heart ...

91. Archived Article: Jones (lead) - Friday, June 06, 2003
Jones pledge names UVA arena after father

Jones pledge names UVA arena after father

By ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Retired Memphis lawyer and publisher John Paul Jones soon must choose between home and away basketball games.

Thanks to ...

92. Archived Article: Standout - Friday, May 30, 2003
Waller keyed Salvation Armys Uptown move

Waller keyed Salvation Armys Uptown move

By ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

In the early days of what became known as rock n roll, a young man with religious concerns made his sojourn to Memphis for a ...

93. Archived Article: Trolley (lead) - Friday, April 25, 2003
Not in my back yard, Cooper-Young residents say

Not in my back yard, Cooper-Young residents say

By ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Memphis ongoing project to connect Downtown with the Memphis medical district via the trolley system has genera...

94. Archived Article: Hunt (lead) - Tuesday, March 25, 2003
Hunt-Phelan renovated for events, entertainment

Hunt-Phelan renovated for events, entertainment

By ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Although the citys oldest home is being renovated to become a bed and breakfast/restaurant venue, it is work on...

95. Archived Article: Comm Focus - Friday, March 14, 2003
Hammers, anvils and heat forge new kind of artists

Hammers, anvils and heat forge new kind of artists

By ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Pottery making, crocheting and painting are more usual, yet popular, art classes not associated to the ve...

96. Archived Article: Tech Focus - Wednesday, February 12, 2003
Improved picture quality levels camera choices

Improved picture quality levels camera choices

By ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

For every kind of still-frame picture from a mountainside sunset to a babys first birthday party the photography ...

97. Archived Article: Standout - Friday, January 31, 2003
Foot prints

Foot prints

By ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Ten years ago, Wendy Robson moved from New England to Memphis, where she discovered the one place that resembled the secluded, wooded parks of southern New Hampshire.

Soon, Lichter...

98. Archived Article: Demolition(lead) - Friday, January 24, 2003
Landmarks blocks Downtown building demolition

Landmarks blocks Downtown building demolition

By ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Center City Commission officials failed to convince enough members of the Memphis Landmarks Commission Wednesday th...

99. Archived Article: Immigrant - Tuesday, January 21, 2003
Cultural hurdles subject immigrants to legal fraud

Cultural hurdles subject immigrants to legal fraud

By ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

The local immigrant communitys lack of knowledge and false assumptions about local, state and federal law...

100. Archived Article: Immigrant (lead) - Tuesday, January 21, 2003
Cultural hurdles subject immigrants to legal fraud

Cultural hurdles subject immigrants to legal fraud

By ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

The local immigrant communitys lack of knowledge and false assumptions about local, state and federal law...