From the moment he became Memphis City Schools superintendent, Kriner Cash had competition.

“I’ve been fighting since I got here,” he said in the early stages of what winds up as a five-year tenure that officially comes to an end July 31.

2. Public Relations Society Honors Duncan Williams - Saturday, January 05, 2013

The Memphis chapter of the Public Relations Society of America has named Duncan F. Williams, president of Duncan-Williams Inc., as its 2013 Communicator of The Year.

3. Public Relations Society Names Duncan Williams 'Communicator of the Year' - Thursday, January 03, 2013

The Memphis chapter of the Public Relations Society of America has named Duncan F. Williams, president of Duncan-Williams Inc., as its 2013 Communicator of The Year.

4. School Board Looks for Consensus - Tuesday, June 26, 2012

After effectively ruling out Kriner Cash last week as the leader of the consolidated Shelby County school system, school board members now turn to a decision about how to select that superintendent.

5. Obama Endorses Ending 1 Day of Mail Delivery - Tuesday, September 20, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama said Monday the U.S. Postal Service should be allowed to reduce mail delivery to five-days-a-week to help cut its massive losses.

The Postal Service lost $8.5 billion last year and is facing even more red ink this year as the Internet siphons off large amounts of first-class mail and the weak economy reduces advertising mail.

6. Aitken Brings Local Experience to County Schools Post - Monday, March 30, 2009

Few were surprised last week when John Aitken became the next superintendent of the Shelby County Schools system.

The only surprise was the vote wasn’t unanimous.

School board member Diane George was the lone vote for Collierville High School principal Tim Setterlund in the second round of voting by the seven-member board.

7. State’s Greenest Home Set for Debut - Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Ten days remain before TERRA house, the sustainable-design demonstration home in Uptown, is unveiled at a ribbon cutting, so Eric Criswell is making sure all the final touches are in place before the public gets a glimpse of what will be the “greenest” residence in Tennessee.

8. AutoZone Board Authorizes $500M Stock Repurchase - Friday, September 26, 2008

AutoZone Inc.’s board of directors has authorized the repurchase of an additional $500 million of the company’s common stock.

The cumulative share repurchase authorization that has been approved by the board since 1998 – including the $500 million – totals $6.9 billion.

9. Archived Article: -97contribufund - Saturday, January 15, 2005
1-15-97 notes Contribufund.gs Voluntary program would raise funds for school safety By GABRIELLE C.L. SONGE The Daily News City Council member Brent Taylor announced Tuesday a voluntary program that could raise funds for school safety measures in Me...

10. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, September 30, 1998
US LEC Appoints Director Of Sales Todd Nelson has been appointed to director of sales for US LEC. He previously was a national account manager. John McCullough has been named vice president of finance and secretary-treasurer for Memphis Light, Gas a...

11. Archived Article: Sundquist - Tuesday, January 06, 1998
Sundquist announces grant for alternative schools State provides grant for juvenile academy By DIANNA DEAREN The Daily News The state Department of Childrens Services is providing grants to fund schools for delinquent youth in several communities, i...

12. Archived Article: Benchmark - Thursday, August 28, 1997
Steve Allen White vs Steve Allen White vs. the Board of Education of Memphis City Schools; and N. Gerry House, superintendent of Memphis City Schools. A former Memphis City Schools teacher has filed suit in Chancery Court against the Memphis City Sc...

13. Archived Article: Tech Briefs - Wednesday, August 13, 1997
Memphis City Schools superintendent Gerry House is hosting a moderated Internet forum on Towery Publishings Memphis Community Network through Friday Memphis City Schools superintendent Gerry House is hosting a moderated Internet forum on Towery Publ...

14. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, May 05, 1997
May 8 May 8 Public Issues Forum will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Memphis Botanic Gardens Center, 750 Cherry Road. The speaker will be Dr. Gerry House, superintendent of Memphis City Schools, whose topic will be "New Directions in Memphis City Scho...

15. Archived Article: Contribufund - Wednesday, January 15, 1997
1-15-97 notes Contribufund.gs Voluntary program would raise funds for school safety JAN. 15, 1997 -- City Council member Brent Taylor announced Tuesday a voluntary program that could raise funds for school safety measures in Memphis City Schools. If...

16. Archived Article: Schools - Wednesday, January 08, 1997
1-7-97 notes world schools.gs Conference participants see a world of world class schools By GABRIELLE C.L. SONGE The Daily News Educational reform is being discussed in business circles, halls of government and among educators themselves. Not just i...

17. Archived Article: Usicitycounci - Tuesday, October 22, 1996
Notes USIcitycouncil Initiative to improve math, science education underway By GABRIELLE C.L. SONGE The Daily News An initiative that is reforming how Memphis City Schools teaches math, science and technology is underway and collaboratives are being...

18. Archived Article: Govt Focus - Friday, September 13, 1996
Commissioner approves break-the-mold plans for schools Commissioner approves break-the-mold plans for schools State education commissioner Jane Walters has announced the approval of break-the-mold schools in two Tennessee school systems Memphis and ...

19. Archived Article: Benchmark - Thursday, May 09, 1996
05-09 Benchmark Edward Johnson, Vera Lewis and Johnny Clay on behalf of their minor children and on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated vs. Memphis and Shelby County Health Department, interim health officer John H. Kirkley, and d...