LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A Senate panel has advanced legislation requiring Arkansas voters to show photo identification before they can cast a ballot.

The Senate State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee on Thursday approved a voter ID bill proposed by Republican Sen. Bryan King of Green Forest.

2. Arkansas Black Caucus Discusses Voter ID Proposals - Tuesday, February 05, 2013

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Members of the Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus say they're concerned that proposals requiring voters to show photo identification at the polls may disenfranchise some minority voters.

3. Events - Monday, January 21, 2013

The Daily News and Chandler Reports will be closed Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Offices will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 8:30 a.m.

4. Mississippi Says No Thanks to Medicaid Expansion Dollars - Friday, October 19, 2012

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Mississippi has long been one of the sickest and poorest states in America, with some of the highest rates of obesity, diabetes and heart disease and more than 1 in 7 residents without insurance. And so you might think Mississippi would jump at the prospect of billions of federal dollars to expand Medicaid.

5. Medtronic Unveils New Cervical Disc Tools - Thursday, October 11, 2012

Medtronic Inc. has announced the launch of the commercial introduction of a new set of surgical instruments used for the treatment of single-level cervical disc disease, one of the most common diagnoses for chronic neck and arm pain.

6. UTHSC Program Allows Actors to ‘Contribute to Science’ - Monday, January 24, 2011

Ruth Johnson didn’t know exactly what she was getting herself into when she heard that the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis was looking for actors to portray patients.

7. West Memphis Mojo Rises - Monday, May 24, 2010

On the night of the worst civic tragedy in West Memphis’ history, blues stood up and did its thing.

The “Blues Trail to Chicago” concert was briefly canceled before officials decided to go with the show in honor of the two second-generation law enforcement officers who were shot and killed earlier Thursday.

8. Housing Divided - Monday, November 23, 2009

A couple of years ago, when Clay Thompson of Memphis decided it was time to stop renting, he set his sights on the Downtown condominium market. He was especially interested in the old warehouses in the South Main Historic Arts District that had been converted to condos.

9. Memphis’ Story Explodes Onto Broadway Stage - Monday, October 26, 2009

The neon shines down on Beale Street every weekend, but on Oct. 19, Beale Street made its way to Broadway, as a Memphis-themed musical made its debut in New York.

“Memphis,” a highly anticipated, original Broadway musical, exploded on the stage of New York’s Shubert Theatre, highlighting the birth of a musical genre that changed the world.

10. First Horizon Shuffles Ranks To Guide Growth - Monday, September 14, 2009

Several top executives of First Tennessee Bank have been moving into new offices over the past few weeks as the 145-year-old company has shuffled its upper ranks and named new heads of important business lines.

11. Events - Thursday, April 10, 2008

The Society of Entrepreneurs' lunch and discussion will be held today at noon at The Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave., ninth floor. Attorney Alan G. Crone will speak about "Non-competes, Trade Secret Prohibition and Intellectual Property." The cost is $25 and reservations should be made by contacting Pearson Crutcher at 682-9920 or pearson@soememphis.com.

12. Events - Friday, January 18, 2008

Rhodes College will present its 21st annual Institute on the Profession of Law today from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Bryan Campus Life Center Ballroom on the Rhodes campus. David Luban, the Frederick J. Haas Professor of Law and Philosophy at Georgetown Law School, will be the keynote speaker.
A panel of experts also will be in attendance. Tuition for one person is $325. Attorneys may register by calling the Meeman Center at 843-3965.

13. Events - Thursday, January 17, 2008

Women on the Move will host a luncheon today at 11:30 a.m. at The Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave., ninth floor. My Harrison, special agent in charge of the FBI Memphis field office, is the featured speaker. The cost is $19.50 per person. For reservations, call 684-1010.

14. Events - Thursday, February 15, 2007

The Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce holds its general membership luncheon today at 11:15 a.m. at the Germantown Country Club, 1780 Kimbrough Road. Dr. Jeff L. Myers will speak.

The Institute of Management Accountants-Memphis Chapter (IMA) holds its monthly Technical Session today at 11:45 a.m. in the Medallion Restaurant at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Dr. Ernest Nichols, director of the FedEx Center for Supply Chain Management at the FedEx Institute of Technology, is the guest speaker. The meeting is open to the public and costs $20. To make reservations, visit the IMA Web site at www.imamemphis.org.

15. Events - Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Rhodes College holds its annual tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today at 7 p.m. in the McCallum Ballroom of the Bryan Campus Life Center. Dr. Charles Payne, the Sally Dalton Robinson Professor of History, African-American Studies and Sociology at Duke University, is the keynote speaker. For more information, call 843-3997.

16. Events - Friday, January 13, 2006

MIDSOUTH Magazine holds its fourth annual Homesource Home Design Expo today through Sunday at the Agricenter International, 7777 Walnut Grove Road. Admission is $7. Call 521-7574, ext. 238.

17. Archived Article: Events - Wednesday, February 11, 2004
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Memphis City Schools superintendent Dr. Carol R. Johnson addresses the Kiwanis Club of Memphis at its weekly luncheon at noon today in the Skyway at The Peabody, 149 Union Ave. Johnson will discuss methods she is using to restore confidence in...

18. Archived Article: Library (lead) - Monday, April 28, 2003
Facing cuts, library vows to retain public trust

Facing cuts, library vows to retain public trust

By BRYAN MASSEY

The Daily News

On a recent weekday afternoon, the staff at the East Shelby County Public Library awaited patrons mostly stu...

19. Archived Article: Tech Focus - Wednesday, April 03, 2002
City Council Web site adding live council meetings Council Web site adding live meeting broadcasts By SUE PEASE The Daily News Twice a month in Memphis City Council chambers, council meetings might have an audience of 50 people up to a packed house ...

20. Archived Article: Mlk (lead) - Friday, January 12, 2001
MLK summit leads events commemorating day Summit leads events commemorating MLK By SUE PEASE The Daily News For those wanting to do something to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.s birthday Monday, there are a lot of options in Memphis. Starting tom...

21. Archived Article: Lead - Friday, January 14, 2000
Museum, Rhodes mark Museum, Rhodes mark King holiday with events A myriad of events are on tap to mark the observance of the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Although Monday is the official holiday, with banks, and city, county and state offices c...

22. Archived Article: Comm Briefs - Friday, January 14, 2000
United Cerebral Palsy of the Mid-South Inc United Cerebral Palsy of the Mid-South Inc. was awarded $10,000 from the American Contract Bridge Charity Foundation Corp. The gift will benefit the Childrens Play and Learning Center located at the UCPs ce...

23. Archived Article: Bbq Chg - Friday, May 16, 1997
By CAMILLE H Barbecue contest grows after 20 years By CAMILLE H. GAMBLE The Daily News More than 90,000 people are expected to set foot in Tom Lee Park this weekend for the annual World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. 1997 marks the 20th anni...

24. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, October 14, 1996
Oct Oct. 14 The Sales Forum of Memphis will meet at noon at Andertons restaurant, 1901 Madison Ave. For reservations, call Lucy Formby at 323-4304. Professional Secretaries International will meet at 6 p.m. at the Memphis Marriott, 2625 Thousand Oak...

25. Archived Article: Govt Briefs - Friday, October 11, 1996
The League of Women Voters of Memphis/Shelby County and the Memphis section of the National Council of Jewish Women will sponsor two state legislative candidates forum on Tuesday at 7 p The League of Women Voters of Memphis/Shelby County and the Mem...