WASHINGTON (AP) – The economic threat that's kept many Americans on edge for months is nearing reality – unless the White House and Republicans cut a budget deal by New Year's Day.

2. US Economy Could Withstand Brief Fall Off ‘Cliff' - Thursday, December 13, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – It's the scenario that's been spooking employers and investors and slowing the U.S. economy:

Congress and the White House fail to strike a budget deal by New Year's Day. Their stalemate triggers sharp tax increases and spending cuts. Those measures shrink consumer spending, stifle job growth, topple stock prices and push the economy off a "fiscal cliff" and into recession.

3. Logan New Director Of AHA Heart Ball - Wednesday, February 08, 2012

Sarah Logan has joined the American Heart Association as director of the Heart Ball.

Hometown: Hernando, Miss.

4. Gardens of Germantown Secures Funding to Build Alzheimer’s Facility - Tuesday, August 04, 2009

3179 Professional Plaza
Germantown, TN 38138
Loan Amount: $8 Million
Loan Date: July 16, 2009

Maturity Date: Aug. 1, 2050
Borrower: Gardens of Germantown LLC
Lender: Deutsche Bank Berkshire Mortgage Inc.
Details: The developer of an Alzheimer’s facility called the Gardens of Germantown has filed an $8 million construction loan through Deutsche Bank Berkshire Mortgage Inc.

5. Treadway Joins Thomas & Betts as Senior VP for Electrical Business - Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Charles L. Treadway has joined Thomas & Betts Corporation in the newly created position of senior vice president, group president – electrical. Treadway will provide strategic and operational leadership to the company’s electrical products businesses on a global basis. The electrical segment of Thomas & Betts has approximately 60 manufacturing and distribution facilities in 11 countries and employs approximately 8,000 associates worldwide. The electrical segment reported $2.1 billion in revenues in 2008. Treadway previously served as president and chief executive officer for the Custom Sensors and Technology unit of Schneider Electric.

6. Frey Named Alpha Eta Society National President - Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Dr. William R. Frey recently was selected as the national president of the Alpha Eta Society, the largest scholastic honor for allied health professionals. The organization has more than 60 chapters throughout the U.S.

7. Donelson Profiled in BookOf Local Success Stories - Thursday, May 18, 2006
"Memphis Innovations," a new book that profiles successful Memphians who have made an impact on the city, features Lewis R. Donelson III, co-founder of local law firm Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC.

Of the 50 leaders prof

8. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, March 24, 2004
Goldsmith Honored Posthumously with Lion Heart Award

Goldsmith Honored Posthumously by Youth Villages The late Elias J. E.J. Goldsmith was honored with Youth Villages 5K Lion Heart Award. Goldsmith, who served Goldsmiths stores, his family busine...

9. Archived Article: Tech Briefs - Wednesday, August 13, 2003
National Seminars Group Inc

National Seminars Group Inc. presents Advanced Microsoft Excel for the Power User from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Holiday Inn Select Downtown, 160 Union Ave.

Participants will learn how to use Visual Basic for Applic...

10. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Thursday, July 31, 2003
Kiwanis hosts annual

Kiwanis hosts annual

district convention

Several hundred Kiwanians and their families will gather in Memphis Friday for the 85th annual Kiwanis District Convention.

Speakers include Ken Bennett of Streets Ministries ...

11. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, October 16, 2000
Calendar of events: June 5 11 Calendar of events: Oct. 16-Oct. 22 Oct. 16 The Memphis Bar Association will present "Advance Mediation Training" from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the MBA Conference Center, One Commerce Square, Suite 1050. Alexand...

12. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, October 09, 2000
Calendar of events: June 5 11 Calendar of events: Oct. 9-Oct. 15 Oct. 10 "Europe 2000" is 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the mezzanine of the Peabody, 149 Union Ave. The seminar and exhibition features guests from Austria, Germany, Italy, Belgium, th...

13. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, October 02, 2000
Calendar of events: June 5 11 Calendar of events: Oct. 2-Oct 8 Oct. 2 Minority Enterprise Development Week 2000 continues through Thursday. The event is designed to bring together minority business owners, buyers and procurement representatives from...

14. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, July 31, 1996
Matt Keenan has joined Marsha McDonald & Associates Advertising as an art director Matt Keenan has joined Marsha McDonald & Associates Advertising as an art director. He formerly worked for the Meridian Group in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area as ...

15. Archived Article: Govt Analys - Friday, January 12, 1996
01/12 Govt analys Needed: A Charter Convention By BERJE YACOUBIAN Special to The Daily News For nearly 30 years, the city of Memphis has been governed under laws outlined in the City Charter of 1879 as amended in August 1966. This Home Rule Amendmen...