Glen Alan Kyle is the 2013 recipient of the first BankTennessee John S. Wilder Law School Scholarship.

2. Kyle Awarded First Wilder Law School Scholarship - Friday, April 12, 2013

Glen Alan Kyle is the 2013 recipient of the first BankTennessee John S. Wilder Law School Scholarship.

3. Ramsey Steered to the Right by Harvey, Reagan - Thursday, February 14, 2013

Lt. Gov. Ron Ramsey has one issue that has drawn little attention that he wants to pass through this session of the legislature: redrawing the state’s judicial districts.

4. Kyle Wants GOP Senate Caucus Meetings Open - Thursday, January 10, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) – The top Democrat in the state Senate is calling on Republicans to make the upper chamber of the General Assembly subject to open government laws, saying he wants to see more transparency in government.

5. Wings Ride Team to Cycle for Cancer Funds, Awareness - Thursday, September 13, 2012

The Wings Ride Team will depart Sept. 28 at noon on a 500-mile charity cycling event to promote cancer awareness, encourage healthy lifestyles, and raise funds for Wings Cancer Foundation’s Wellness Program.

6. Cohen Talks About Opponents, Schools, Race and His Political Past - Monday, July 23, 2012

U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen is running for a fourth term in Congress starting with the Aug. 2 primary, in which he is being challenged by countywide school board member Tomeka Hart.

7. AIA Honors Industry’s Local Activity - Tuesday, April 03, 2012

Despite hard times, there has been a whirlwind of activity in Memphis’ design community over the past year.

That’s the message Josh Flowers, general counsel at Hnedak Bobo Group Inc. and president of the Memphis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, gave Saturday, March 31, at the annual Celebration of Architecture Gala and 2012 Design Awards at Circuit Playhouse, 66 S. Cooper St.

8. APNewsBreak: FBI Probes Never Entangled McWherter - Tuesday, June 28, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – Ned McWherter, one of the most powerful Tennessee Democrats during his quarter century in public life, never got caught up in any of the FBI undercover investigations that pushed another governor out of office early and led to several prison sentences and suicides for others in his party.

9. Bradley Named Mid-South Super Lawyer - Wednesday, February 09, 2011

J. Anthony Bradley has been named for the third consecutive year to the Mid-South Super Lawyers for estate planning and probate practice areas.

10. McWherter Criticizes Ramsey's Leadership in Senate - Monday, June 07, 2010

NASHVILLE (AP) - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike McWherter is criticizing Republican Ron Ramsey's performance in charge of the state Senate.

11. U of M School of Music Appoints Rushing Director - Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Dr. Randal Rushing, professor of voice and soloist of the concert and opera stage, has been appointed director for the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music at the University of Memphis. Rushing has been a faculty member at the school for 20 years.

12. Wilder in ICU After Stroke - Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Former Lt. Gov. John Wilder was in “pretty serious” condition Tuesday in the intensive care unit of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, a Democratic Party official said.

13. Somerville Post Office to be Named after Wilder - Monday, December 28, 2009

SOMERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A bill to rename the Somerville post office after former Tennessee Lt. Gov. John Wilder has cleared its final legislative hurdle by passing the U.S. Senate.

14. Events - Wednesday, November 04, 2009

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold a workshop today from 8:30 a.m. to noon at its office, 5100 Poplar Ave., Suite 502. Tim Bolding, founding executive director of United Housing Inc., will speak. Cost is $90 for members, $150 for nonmembers and $80 for those in the Program for Nonprofit Excellence. For more information, call 684-6605 or visit www.npexcellence.org.

15. Events - Tuesday, October 27, 2009

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold a workshop today from 8:30 a.m. to noon at its office, 5100 Poplar Ave., Suite 502. Karen Kitchens, program officer at The Assisi Foundation of Memphis Inc., will speak. Cost is $65 for members, $125 for nonmembers and $55 for those in the Program for Nonprofit Excellence. For more information, call 684-6605 or visit www.npexcellence.org.

16. Stanley’s Rise – and Fall - Monday, August 17, 2009

Paul Stanley is a political result of the conservative backlash that with the 1994 mid-term elections gave the GOP majorities in the U.S. House and Senate for the first time since Dwight Eisenhower was president.

17. Williams Election Completes NE Tenn. Power Shift - Friday, January 23, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Republican takeover of the General Assembly has been accompanied by a geographical power shift that may finally put to rest the old saying that Tennessee ends in Knoxville.

18. GOP Rejects Kurita's Secretary of State Bid - Monday, November 17, 2008

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - State Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey says Republican leaders are not supportive of former Democratic Sen. Rosalind Kurita's bid to become Tennessee's secretary of state.

19. Analysis: GOP Set to Shake Up Tenn. Capitol - Thursday, November 06, 2008

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Tennessee Republicans can flex newfound muscle and shake the Tennessee Capitol to its foundation when they take control of the General Assembly in January.

The seismic change the election is bringing to the political power structure comes as the state faces its worst economic crisis in decades.

20. Tennessee Voters Must Be in Line By Closing Time - Tuesday, November 04, 2008

Polls in Tennessee opened Tuesday to bright, sunny skies and long lines of voters waiting to cast ballots in what election officials expect to be a record turnout.

The advice to voters was this: Get in line before the polls close or you won't get in the door.

21. Alexander, Tuke Campaign With Velvet Gloves - Friday, October 17, 2008

The only statewide election on the Nov. 4 ballot hasn’t featured any of the television attack ads that have saturated the local airwaves since last year’s congressional primary campaigns in North Mississippi. The wave crossed the state line and continued in the race to the August GOP congressional primary in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District.

22. Council Ballot Whittled to Four - Tuesday, September 02, 2008

When union leader Paul Shaffer and Midtown neighborhood activist Mary Wilder had lunch last week, the two had something in common to discuss.

They both are among the 11 candidates who had filed to run in the Nov. 4 special election for a seat on the Memphis City Council.

23. Eleven File For Council Seat - Friday, August 22, 2008

A field of 11 candidates had filed by Thursday’s noon deadline for an open seat on the Memphis City Council on the Nov. 4 ballot. Four of the contenders ran for the council just a year ago. Also at the deadline, three Memphis school board members were effectively re-elected when they failed to draw any opposition.

24. Eleven File For Council Seat - Thursday, August 21, 2008

A field of 11 candidates had filed by today's noon deadline for an open seat on the Memphis City Council on the Nov. 4 ballot. Four of the contenders ran for the council just a year ago. Also at the deadline, three Memphis school board members were effectively re-elected when they failed to draw any opposition.

25. Bredesen Reaffirms Commitment To Tennessee Plan - Monday, August 04, 2008

Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen wants the Tennessee Plan for selecting appeals court judges to remain in place.

Bredesen commented last week during a trip to Memphis that included the ceremonial swearing in of new Tennessee Criminal Appeals Court Judge Camille McMullen of Memphis.

26. Wilder’s Farewell Letter Written in Usual Style - Wednesday, June 25, 2008

After 44 years in the Tennessee Senate, John Wilder has penned a farewell letter that is a mix of the political and the existential.

For years, Wilder has blended the two in speeches parsed by other political leaders in the state wary of Wilder’s power but often puzzled by his frequent references to “the cosmos.”

27. Wilder Mulls Reviving Judicial Selection Bill - Tuesday, May 20, 2008

NASHVILLE (AP) - Former Lt. Gov. John Wilder says he doesn't want to see Tennessee's Judicial Selection Commission expire next year, but he's unsure whether he will try to revive a proposal that would keep it going.

28. Bill on Judicial Selection Passes House, Stalls in Senate - Wednesday, May 14, 2008

NASHVILLE (AP) - House members voted Tuesday in favor of changing the way state appellate court candidates are selected, but the same measure stalled in a Senate committee.

The bill passed in a 64-34 vote along party lines, despite a plea from Democratic House Speaker Jimmy Naifeh not to make it a partisan matter.

29. DUI Lawyer Advertising Ban Could Hurt Sponsor's Opponent - Friday, April 25, 2008

NASHVILLE (AP) - A state senator's proposal to ban defense attorneys from advertising their expertise with drunken driving cases could affect the opponent in her district's Democratic primary this summer.

30. State Paid $1.1M to Lawmakers For Travel, Expenses in Q1 - Tuesday, April 15, 2008

NASHVILLE (AP) - Tennessee spent $1.13 million on lawmakers' expenses in the first quarter of 2008.

The expenses posted on the General Assembly's Web site cover travel costs, hotel accommodations at conferences and daily stipends called per diems. They do not include lawmakers' salaries.

31. John Wilder Announces he Won't Seek Re-Election to State Senate - Friday, March 21, 2008

NASHVILLE (AP) - In a seven-minute speech Thursday, former Senate Speaker John Wilder announced the conclusion more than four decades of service in the state Senate.

Wilder, 86, was the longest-serving presiding officer of a legislative chamber in modern U.S. history until he lost his bid for another stint as speaker last year.

32. Some Lawmakers Skeptical of $10M for Conservation Grants - Wednesday, February 27, 2008

NASHVILLE (AP) - Some lawmakers are expressing concern about approving another cash infusion for the state's Heritage Conservation Trust Fund amid tight budget conditions.

The trust fund created by Gov. Phil Bredesen is designed to conserve natural areas in the state. Bredesen, a Democrat, has asked lawmakers to approve $10 million in grant money for the program in the upcoming budget year.

33. Wilder Returns to Capitol After Hospitalization - Wednesday, February 13, 2008

NASHVILLE (AP) - State Sen. John Wilder is back at the Capitol.

The 86-year-old Mason Democrat was hospitalized over the weekend with pneumonia, and missed Monday's Senate floor session.

34. Former Lt. Gov. Wilder Hospitalized With Pneumonia - Tuesday, February 12, 2008

NASHVILLE (AP) - Former Lt. Gov. John Wilder has been hospitalized since last week with pneumonia but his family says he's doing better and should be home soon.

The 86-year-old Mason Democrat was admitted to a local hospital last Wednesday, Senate Democratic Caucus spokesman Mark Brown said Monday.

35. Wilder Lends $500K to his Re-Election Campaign - Tuesday, February 05, 2008

NASHVILLE (AP) - If state Sen. John Wilder doesn't win re-election this year, it won't be for lack of money.

Wilder's most recent campaign finance report shows the 86-year-old Mason Democrat lent his own campaign $500,000 earlier this month. Wilder has served in the state Senate continuously since 1967.

36. U of M Honors John WilderWith Sculpture - Monday, August 06, 2007
     A bronze bust of state lawmaker John Wilder, a state senator from Fayette County and Tennessee's former lieutenant governor, will be put on permanent display in the main entrance of the John S. Wilder Tower at the Univer

37. City Council Races Overflow With 83 Candidates Filing - Monday, July 23, 2007

It's the year of the open seat on the Memphis City Council.

With seven incumbents not running for re-election and the resignation last month of an eighth, it is already the biggest turnover of council seats in the 40-year history of the mayor-council form of government.

38. Panel Suggests Including Others in Governor's Line of Succession - Friday, July 20, 2007

NASHVILLE - A panel will recommend that the speakers of the state Senate and House and the state's constitutional officers be included in the line of succession when a governor temporarily surrenders his executive powers.

39. Senate Democratic Leader Basks in Role of 'Head Cowboy' - Friday, June 15, 2007

NASHVILLE (AP) - State Senate Democratic Leader Jim Kyle of Memphis was in a celebratory mood as the legislative session drew to a close last week.

Democrats had lost control of the Senate earlier in the year with the election of Republican Speaker Ron Ramsey, but still managed to shepherd most of Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen's agenda toward passage.

40. Richardson, Wicker Advance in District 89 Primaries - Monday, June 04, 2007

Jeanne Richardson and Dave Wicker Jr. advanced Thursday to a July 17 general election showdown for the State House District 89 seat.

Richardson won the Democratic primary and Wicker captured the Republican primary in the low turnout special elections. Only 1,178 of the district's 33,000 registered voters cast ballots either on election day or during early voting.

41. Media-Buying Company Focuses On Small-Market Radio Stations - Wednesday, April 18, 2007
     In last year's state Senate race, a radio spot for Democrat John Wilder talked about how he'd juggled his legislative duties while caring for his dying wife, Marcelle.
     The couple had be

42. Fayette County Airport Steps up Security Measures - Wednesday, August 23, 2006
     The Fayette County Airport is getting a leg up thanks to a $55,000 grant from the state. Gov. Phil Bredesen made the announcement Monday.
     The funds come in the form of an aeronautics gr

43. U of M to Build $1.2 Million Softball Stadium - Friday, March 31, 2006

A new softball stadium is the latest step in the University of Memphis' growth.

The $1.2 million, 250-seat stadium is planned for the university's south campus, near the intersection of Park Avenue and Getwell Road. Bidding has started on the construction contract.

44. State Senator Plans to Run for Juvenile Court Position - Thursday, March 23, 2006

After nearly 40 years in office, State Sen. Curtis S. Person Jr., R-Memphis, is making plans to retire from the Tennessee Senate in November.

But while other 71-year-olds might opt for leisure time at this point in life, Person would prefer a gavel to a fishing pole. The senator is making a bid for Shelby County Juvenile Court judge, the position from which his friend Judge Kenneth Turner will retire this year.

45. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, June 22, 2005
HEADLINE

AdFed Names Pyramid Award Winners

The Memphis Advertising Federation named Robert Vornbrock and Glenna Rogers-Ward ad man and ad woman of the year at its 2005 Pyramid Awards ceremony. Vornbrock, president of diversified communications...

46. Archived Article: Events - Friday, February 13, 2004
Nobel Peace Laureate and Guatemalan civil rights leader Rigoberta Mench Tum speaks at 7 p

The Racquet Club of Memphis, 5111 Sanderlin Ave., presents a lunch and fashion show from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today to kick off the 2004 Kroger St. Jude ...

47. Archived Article: Events - Monday, February 09, 2004
The Mid South Association of Health Underwriters holds a meeting at 9 a

The Mid South Association of Health Underwriters meets at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the conference room of Agency Services, 2550 Ridgeway Road. A breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m. Dr. Ho...

48. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Wednesday, June 11, 2003
OCharleys opens

OCharleys opens

in Olive Branch, Miss.

Today marks the opening of the 197th restaurant for the OCharleys chain, with the grand opening of the Olive Branch, Miss., store at 7880 Craft-Goodman Frontage Road.

The 6,823-squar...

49. Archived Article: Law Briefs - Thursday, October 24, 2002
Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton Jr

Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton Jr. hosts small business operators and leaders at a 1 p.m. Friday meeting in the mayor's office, 160 N. Main, Suite 850. About 35 small business leaders are expected to attend. Th...

50. Archived Article: Market Briefs - Monday, March 20, 2000
Two business people, a lieutenant governor and a Super Bowl hero are the recipients of the University of Memphis Alumni Associ Two business people, a lieutenant governor and a Super Bowl hero are the recipients of the University of Memphis Alumni As...

51. Archived Article: Standout St - Friday, August 13, 1999
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Pharmacy for life During his 42-year career in pharmacy, Leonard Compton has experienced the industrys evolution By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News Local pharmacist Leonard Compton recently received the Bowl of Hygeia Award, the ...

52. Archived Article: Focus Sidebar St - Thursday, July 23, 1998
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Rising prison population spurs consideration of privatizing prisons By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News Shelby County is not the only county in Tennessee wrestling with the problem of a rising inmate population and a lack of space...

53. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, June 08, 1998
June 8 June 8 Laurelwood Business and Professional Women will meet at Davis-Kidd Booksellers, 387 Perkins Road Ext. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m., and the meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Jane McGoldrick at 685-0495. June 9 The Direct...

54. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, June 01, 1998
June 2 June 2 The Shelby County Domestic Violence Council will meet at 8 a.m. at Le Bonheur Hospital. The speaker will be Robert Bryden, president of the Memphis/Shelby County Crime Commission. For more information, call Mike Hughes at 576-5150. Jun...

55. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, May 18, 1998
May 19 May 19 Memphis World Trade Club will meet at noon at the Racquet Club, 5111 Sanderlin Ave. The speaker will be Robert Milner of Wilkinson and Snowden who will provide an update on the Memphis Joint Intermodal Terminal. The cost is $16 per per...

56. Archived Article: New Towns - Tuesday, July 01, 1997
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Petitions would create three suburban towns By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News Tennessee maps could include three new towns New Forest Hills, New Berryhill and Independence if petitions filed Monday at the Shelby County Election ...

57. Archived Article: Back - Monday, March 31, 1997
Sundquist makes bipartisan Sundquist makes bipartisan effort to address LLC issue Gov. Don Sundquist on Friday joined Lt. Gov. John Wilder and House Speaker Jimmy Naifeh in announcing the decision to appoint a task force to study the issue of limite...

58. Archived Article: Election Chg - Thursday, November 07, 1996
Builders say balanced election good for industry Builders say balanced election good for industry By CAMILLE H. GAMBLE The Daily News The continued balance between the Republican Congress and the Democratic White House following Tuesdayís ele...

59. Archived Article: Cyclists-sundquist - Monday, October 07, 1996
Notes 10/7 Cyclists/Sundquist Bike route could spur tourism, development By GABRIELLE C.L. SONGE The Daily News Tennessees First Lady, Martha Sundquist, and Virginias First Lady, Susan Allen, took a trip last spring biking along the Virginia Creeper...

60. Archived Article: Econ Brd Lj - Wednesday, November 08, 1995
lj 10/5 cates Economic board holds inaugural meeting By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News A new board that is responsible for developing strategies for improving economic development into the next century is now in place. The newly-formed Tennessee Boar...