Disappointments past can set up unmitigated joy in the present. At its best, that’s how this whole sports fandom thing works.

You invest yourself emotionally (yes, perhaps financially, too) and if you hold the stock (your loyalty) long enough, there’s a nice payoff.

2. Basketball Boon - Saturday, April 27, 2013

Before the Grizzlies began their first-round playoff series with the Clippers in Los Angeles, Dennis Flanagan looked ahead to Game 3, which was to be played on Thursday night, April 25, in Memphis.

3. Z-Bo, Defense Bolster Grizz in Win - Friday, April 26, 2013

In Game 1 in Los Angeles, the Grizzlies were missing in action. In Game 2, they were just good enough to lose by two points.

So Game 3 Thursday night at FedExForum provided a choice: win or try to become the first team in NBA history to rally from a 0-3 deficit to win a best-of-seven playoff series.

4. ‘Real Big Decisions’ Looming for Grizzlies - Friday, April 26, 2013

The Grizzlies returned from Los Angeles down 2-0 to the Clippers, the idea of “Believe Memphis” being put to the test.

Thursday night, April 25, the Clippers and Grizzlies were to play Game 3 at FedExForum, and then Saturday, April 27, Game 4.

5. Clippers’ Bench Spells Trouble for Grizzlies - Friday, April 19, 2013

The Los Angeles Clippers may or may not prove to be serious Western Conference title contenders. Count TNT analyst Charles Barkley as their No. 1 doubter, having called them “fool’s gold” and compared them to a pretty girl that steals your heart only for you to discover she is “dumb as a box of rocks.”

6. Aim is Fewer Drugs Given to Dementia Patients - Wednesday, December 12, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) – Tennessee health officials are training nursing home care providers how to treat dementia patients with fewer drugs – especially those with Alzheimer's disease.

The Tennessean reported statistics collected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services show about 30 percent of long-term nursing home residents in Tennessee are treated with antipsychotics drugs. The national average is 23.8 percent and federal officials want that cut by 15 percent by year's end.

7. Grizzlies Ramp Up Charitable Efforts as Holidays Begin - Thursday, November 22, 2012

On the court, the Grizzlies have given away next to nothing. They reeled off an eight-game winning streak. Night after night, 48 minutes at a time, they have been stingy – selfish, even.

But off the court, the Grizzlies have embraced this holiday season of giving as though it, too, were a competition. This month, they haven’t just been making baskets but giving them away hundreds at a time: Zach Randolph distributing food baskets to families from Carver and Booker T. Washington high schools; Rudy Gay passing out foodstuffs at The Pursuit of God Power Center; and Quincy Pondexter’s food basket give-away at New Direction Christian Church/Power Center Academy as part of his ongoing “Random Acts of Q-Ness.”

8. A Season for More - Monday, October 29, 2012

Last season, the Grizzlies made the playoffs and even earned home-court advantage for their first-round series against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Last season, the Tigers made the NCAA Tournament after winning the regular season and tournament Conference USA championships.

9. Grizz Bench, Outside Shooting Hitting Stride - Friday, October 26, 2012

Don’t make too much of the preseason. That’s a mantra that has been well-tested. But also, don’t make too little of the preseason.

The Memphis Grizzlies finally addressed their need for more outside shooting – enter Wayne Ellington – and a viable backup point guard – welcome Jerryd Bayless. Through the team’s first seven preseason games, the newcomers have been adjusting to their new team and the team has been adjusting to them. The final preseason game, on Friday, Oct. 26, will bear no resemblance to what is to come in the regular season because Coach Lionel Hollins has said he’s giving the team’s key players the night off, or at least most of the night off.

10. Harris’ Legal Career Leans On Desire to Help Community - Thursday, October 25, 2012

It seems like with so many people, Lee Harris’ eventual career interest was sparked by television.

“All I knew was what I saw on TV, and lawyers seemed very, very powerful and able to get things done,” he said.

11. Faith-Based Fundraising – Part 3 - Friday, August 24, 2012

Part three of a three-part series Church fundraising requires prayer. That is at the heart of the advice offered by Willis White who served as campaign co-chair for his church’s $3.5 million campaign. We asked him how he prepared for the campaign.

12. Buffett Says General Economy Slowing This Summer - Friday, July 13, 2012

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Thursday that U.S. economic growth has slowed in the last two months as fears about Europe's debt woes mounted.

Buffett's comments during an interview Thursday on the cable TV network CNBC contrast with what he has been saying for a couple years. Buffett has said the economy was gradually improving since the fall of 2009 in every area except businesses related to housing.

13. Grizzlies Must Answer Many Difficult Offseason Questions - Friday, May 18, 2012

In the world of sports talk radio, improving the Grizzlies would be easy. As easy as, say, “Eddie from East Memphis” calling in and suggesting the Grizzlies ship Dante Cunningham, Jeremy Pargo and Quincy Pondexter to the Oklahoma City Thunder for James Harden.

14. Box Scores Reveal Grizzlies’ Strengths - Friday, May 11, 2012

Two box scores. In one, right there in black and white, is the proof that the Memphis Grizzlies hit 11-of-16 three-point shots (68.8 percent). In the other is the evidence of an 0-for-6 night from three-point range, which even a math-challenged sports writer can figure out is 00.0 percent.

15. Grizzlies Shift Focus To Playoff Grit, Grind - Friday, April 27, 2012

As the shortened but grueling NBA season was winding itself down into so many ugly wins over mere Hornets, Bobcats and Cavaliers, the Grizzlies’ Rudy Gay looked back and summed up the journey.

16. Aging Transit Systems Grapple With Repair Backlog - Tuesday, April 17, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – Driven by high gas prices and an uncertain economy, Americans are turning to trains and buses to get around in greater numbers than ever before. But the aging transit systems they're riding face an $80 billion maintenance backlog that jeopardizes service just when it's most in demand.

17. Loaded Garage Has Grizzlies Revved Up - Friday, April 13, 2012

Just how deep are the Memphis Grizzlies? So deep that Zach Randolph’s second car is a Rolls-Royce.

No kidding. Another driver hit Randolph’s Dodge Challenger on Bill Morris Parkway the other day, so Z-Bo had to go to the automotive bench and drive the Rolls to his office (alias, FedExForum).

18. Kings Top Grizzlies 119-110 for Third Straight Win - Wednesday, March 21, 2012

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Sacramento Kings coach Keith Smart took off his blue jacket and tossed it to DeMarcus Cousins. The fouled-out forward played coach for the final minute, and everybody on the bench enjoyed a laugh.

19. Conley, Gay Lead Grizzlies Over Rockets, 93-83 - Wednesday, February 15, 2012

MEMPHIS (AP) – Tony Allen was determined to stop Rockets leading scorer Kevin Martin.

20. Rudy Gay Helps Grizzlies Beat Knicks - Friday, January 13, 2012

MEMPHIS (AP) – That was the Rudy Gay the Memphis Grizzlies have been waiting to see.

Gay scored a season-high 26 points and the Memphis Grizzlies beat New York 94-83 on Thursday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at four games.

21. Raymond James statement on Morgan Keegan acquisition - Thursday, January 12, 2012

Raymond James Financial's official statement about the Morgan Keegan acquisition:

RAYMOND JAMES TO ACQUIRE MORGAN KEEGAN & COMPANY

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Raymond James Financial, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement to acquire Morgan Keegan & Company, Inc. and related affiliates from Regions Financial for $930 million, expanding both its private client wealth management and capital markets businesses.

22. Economists: Obama's Policies 'Fair' or 'Poor' - Thursday, December 29, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama gets mediocre marks for his handling of the U.S. economy, and Mitt Romney easily outpolls his Republican rivals in an Associated Press survey of economists.

23. Grizzlies Out to Prove Last Year was No Fluke - Friday, December 23, 2011

Coaches always see a bigger picture. So it is that Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins bristles at any suggestion that his team took its big step forward in last season’s playoffs – the implication being that this snapshot of two series and 13 games does not do the Grizzlies’ success in 2010-2011 full justice.

24. Waiting For The Tip - Monday, October 31, 2011

Great seasons end.

Great cities endure.

That’s not just one of the Memphis Grizzlies’ new marketing slogans. Capitalizing on last season’s success and building an enduring franchise are aspirations for the organization as it copes with the reality of the NBA lockout and the ongoing dry spell of professional hometown hoops.

25. Jackson Joins Devcon Security as GM - Wednesday, October 05, 2011

Eric Jackson has joined Devcon Security as general manager of the company’s Memphis branch. Jackson’s primary focus will be hiring and training sales people and technicians, as well as building daily branch operations and acting as the brand ambassador to building partnerships in the community.

26. Work Still Slow in Construction Sector - Monday, September 19, 2011

The Mid-South commercial construction market is still trying to gain traction following a steady downturn spanning the past couple of years.

Despite several large-scale and government-funded projects, a dearth of small- to mid-sized projects is keeping the market depressed.

27. Brighter Day - Wednesday, June 22, 2011

With the flip of a switch Tuesday, June 21, at the corner of South Mendenhall and East Raines roads, the Sharp Manufacturing Co. Memphis plant upped its solar power generating capacity.

28. Events - Tuesday, April 26, 2011

The Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce will hold the Germantown Business Expo and Power Breakfast Tuesday. The breakfast will begin at 7:15 a.m. at The Great Hall & Conference Center, 1900 S. Germantown Road. The business expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Germantown Performing Arts Centre, 1801 Exeter Road. For more information or registration, call 755-1200.

29. Events - Monday, April 25, 2011

Rhodes College will host Memphis historian Jimmy Ogle who will present a continuing education class titled “Historic Memphis and its Highlights” Monday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Dorothy King Hall on campus. Seating is limited so reservations should be made by calling 843-3965.

30. TVA Pair Honored for Boiler Research Near Memphis - Monday, March 21, 2011

CHATTANOOGA (AP) – Two Tennessee Valley Authority project managers have been honored for research on a new way to identify potential problems in steam boiler units at fossil power plants.

31. MLGW Spearheads Green Switch Concept - Monday, November 15, 2010

In any economic climate, it’s pretty rare when businesses take actions that aren’t beneficial to the bottom line.

And when the economy is struggling, taking action that doesn’t produce immediate financial benefits is generally not considered a sound business practice.

32. A New Era - Monday, October 25, 2010

As the Grizzlies mark their 10th season in Memphis, whispers of “contender” and “dark horse” can be heard in the halls of FedExForum.

The positive outlook is an encouraging sign for a team that sat at the bottom of the league just two seasons ago and has endured a bumpy ride during its decade-long tenure in Memphis.

33. EPA Adds Medtronic to Green Partnership - Thursday, July 22, 2010

Medtronic Spinal and Biologics, one of the city’s largest purchasers of green power, has been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency for its commitment to purchase 600,000 kilowatt-hours annually of electricity generated by the sun, wind or methane gas.

34. Smith & Nephew Rescues Golf Tourney - Wednesday, April 28, 2010

By agreeing to be the presenting sponsor of the 2010 St. Jude Classic, Smith & Nephew came to the rescue of a nonprofit organization that had given away almost all its assets because of a long-term commitment from Stanford Financial to be the golf tournament’s title sponsor.

35. Use of Temps May No Longer Signal Permanent Hiring - Tuesday, February 16, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) - It's not the signal it used to be.

When employers hire temporary staff after a recession, it's long been seen as a sign they'll soon hire permanent workers.

Not these days.

36. Back to Basics - Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Urban gardening efforts in Binghampton have prompted city officials to consider revising proposed land use ordinances that could stymie the greening of Memphis.

Planning officials spotted holes in the proposed laws when the Binghampton Development Corp. and Christ Community Health Services approached the city about starting a commercial gardening operation, which would create jobs and provide fresh foods in Binghampton, an area with a high poverty rate and no grocery store.

37. After the Fall: The messy cleanup of Stanford Financial - Monday, September 28, 2009

R. Allen Stanford, the Texas billionaire now passing time in a Texas jail for his role in what U.S. regulators have called a “massive Ponzi scheme,” once told a roomful of his employees they ought to have three priorities in life.

38. Green Movement Keeps Allen & Hoshall Busy - Friday, September 04, 2009

Energy audits are nothing new for Allen & Hoshall, the locally owned engineering firm whose roots date back almost 100 years.

As early as the 1970s, the Memphis-based company worked with the Tennessee Valley Authority on energy-related projects, and by the mid-1980s it was consulting U.S. Embassies around the world about their energy usage, helping them find ways to shrink their carbon footprints.

39. Paul Stanley's Fall From Grace - Monday, August 17, 2009

Jim Kyle, a Memphis Democrat who serves as minority leader in the state Senate, gave the first lunchtime address of 2009 to the Memphis Rotary Club.

Rotarians got a bird’s-eye view of the state’s financial picture from Kyle, who described choices needed to close the state’s budget shortfall. Kyle this week announced his candidacy in the 2010 gubernatorial race.

40. Paper Companies Get Unexpected Tax-Credit Windfall - Thursday, April 23, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) - A law to make the earth a little greener is giving paper mills an unintended multibillion-dollar tax windfall with the help of a little diesel fuel.

The bonanza, however, could be short-lived.

41. Stanford Exec’s Lawyers Claim Gov’t Attorneys Mistreated Her - Thursday, March 12, 2009

Lawyers for Laura Pendergest-Holt, the chief investment officer of Stanford Financial Group whom federal investigators believe helped perpetrated a massive investment fraud, fired back in court this week.

42. Events - Thursday, November 13, 2008

The Memphis Area Legal Services will hold its first MALS Fundraiser today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bardog Tavern, 73 Monroe Ave. Give a suggested donation of $10 at the door to MALS and get complimentary cocktails.

43. Economists Weigh Bailouts’ Impact - Tuesday, August 26, 2008

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) – Do Washington policymakers listen too much to Wall Street? A possible bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, on the heels of similar action involving investment firm Bear Stearns, seems to send a loud signal to financial companies that the government will clean up their messes.

44. Methodist North Slates Prostate Surgery Webcast - Wednesday, May 07, 2008

If they don't die first of something like heart disease or cancer, all men will eventually develop prostate cancer, meaning half the world has an interest in the next webcast from Methodist North Hospital.

45. Wal-Mart's Plans for Mall of Memphis SiteTrickle Out of Code Enforcement Office - Wednesday, April 04, 2007

Planning officials have begun their review of architectural drawings and detailed plans for a Wal-Mart Supercenter that now appears likely to be built on part of the 95-acre site once home to the Mall of Memphis.

46. Wal-Mart's Plans for Mall of Memphis SiteTrickle Out of Code Enforcement Office - Wednesday, April 04, 2007
     Planning officials have begun their review of architectural drawings and detailed plans for a Wal-Mart Supercenter that now appears likely to be built on part of the 95-acre site once home to the Mall of Memphis.
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47. Mayor Herenton's Executive Assistant Moves to MLGW - Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Gale Jones Carson has been named director of corporate communications for Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division. In her new executive-level position, she will report directly to MLGW president and CEO Joseph Lee III. She previously was executive assistant to Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton.

48. Big Names, High Stakes: Political wheels spin faster in Ford/Corker race - Friday, September 29, 2006

It was 2002, and the now-infamous political ad that ran during the midterm elections that year targeted incumbent senator Max Cleland.

A voiceover rebuked Cleland, D-Georgia, and his image was shown along with photos of Osama bin Laden and Saddam Hussein. The photos generated cries of protest because Cleland is a decorated military veteran who lost three limbs in Vietnam.

49. Latest Legal Mentoring Program Pairs Seasoned Vets With Recent Grads - Thursday, July 13, 2006

The Memphis Bar Association's Senior Lawyers and Young Lawyers divisions have joined with the Leo Bearman Sr. American Inn of Court, the Ben F. Jones chapter of the American Bar Association and the Association for Women Attorneys to launch a mentoring program for sole law practitioners with five or fewer years of experience.

50. Archived Article: Lead - Monday, February 14, 2005
Ethan Allen to Relocate Near Wolfchase

Ethan Allen Picks Site Near Wolfchase

Furniture store to relocate to growing retail center

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Its new home will be just a few blocks north of its current location, but whe...

51. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, September 30, 2004
Mother Nature Sends Attorneys to The Plan

Lawyers Lend Hand When Disaster Strikes

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Florida attorneys must be excused if they seem a little preoccupied in the near future. Following Hurricane Jeannes arrival over...

52. Archived Article: Mergers (lead) - Friday, September 24, 2004
Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers Offer Path to Increased Profits

Communication vital to combined companies success

ANNE MANNING

The Daily News

While the majority of Memphis business growth occurs organically through offering new pro...

53. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, October 10, 2002
Domestic violence

Dont be silent is abuse victims message

By MARY DANDO

The Daily News

With more than 500 arrests each month for domestic abuse, Shelby County continues to have one of the highest domestic violence rates in the nation. 54. Archived Article: Tech Focus - Wednesday, July 24, 2002
By RICK RUSSELL

Green energy sources not in Memphis anytime soon

By RICK RUSSELL

The Daily News

A growing number of public utility companies in Tennessee are tapping into an expanding pool of renewable resources to supply energy demands....

55. Archived Article: Law Briefs - Thursday, February 14, 2002
Burch Porter & Johnson has a new management structure Burch Porter & Johnson has a new management structure. Joel Porter assumed the position of chairman. David J. Harris will serve as the firms financial manager. Susan M. Clark will serve a...

56. Archived Article: Law Focus (mlgw) - Thursday, March 08, 2001
Deregulation means cheaper power for everyone Keeping the lights on: What deregulation means for Memphis By MARY DANDO The Daily News Rolling blackouts and off-the-scale electric rates have rekindled the debate over deregulation across the nation, i...

57. Archived Article: Graphic (elec) - Monday, October 09, 2000
Power up Power up More than 900 electrical permits for new work were filed in September. Heres a look at the contractors who filed the most permits during the month: Contractor name No. of permits Bailey Electric Co. LLC 78 Ellendale Electric Co. 70...

58. Archived Article: Real Review - Tuesday, March 07, 2000
By LAURIE JOHNSON Downtown location lands high-tech operations center A former jewelry storage building on Beale Street will soon be transformed into a high-tech operations center. The 60,000-square-foot Alabaster building at 678 Beale has been purc...

59. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, November 17, 1999
Thompson & Co Allen Saylor has been promoted to vice president-hotel division for Allen & OHara Inc. He previously was regional director for the firms hotel division. Saylor has a bachelors degree from Michigan State University and is a cert...

60. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, November 10, 1999
Toni Campbell Parker, partner in the law firm of Apperson, Crump and Maxwell PLC, was elected president of the Mid-South Fair/Libertyland Inc Toni Campbell Parker, partner in the law firm of Apperson, Crump and Maxwell PLC, was elected president of ...

61. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, November 03, 1999
RFS Hotel Investors Inc RFS Hotel Investors Inc. has announced several management changes. Randy Churchey has been named president and chief operating officer of RFS Hotel Investors Inc. He formerly was senior vice president and chief financial offi...

62. Archived Article: Real Review - Tuesday, July 13, 1999
Metalcraft breaks ground in new DeSoto industrial park Metalcraft breaks ground in new DeSoto industrial park By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Metalcraft Inc. broke ground Thursday in Southaven on a 65,000-square-foot production facility in the Bob ...

63. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, July 13, 1999
The Memphis Area Home Builders Association will have its next general membership meeting June 22 The Memphis Area Home Builders Association will have its next general membership meeting June 22. Meetings are scheduled for the fourth Tuesday of each ...

64. Archived Article: Coofclsmeet - Monday, October 21, 1996
Notes Co Ofcls Solutions sought to bring child support payments on line By GABRIELLE C.L. SONGE The Daily News A glitch in the states tracking system for child support payments was a hot topic at the 28th annual convention for court clerks, trustees...

65. Archived Article: Env Briefs - Wednesday, February 07, 1996
02/07 Env briefs The Tennessee Valley Authority will hold a public meeting Thursday to discuss building a proposed 23-mile power line that will serve an area in north Mississippi. The proposed line would extend from the Freeport substation in Southh...

66. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, November 30, 1995
11/29 jts law focus Clinton-appointed National Labor Relations Board more aggressive Injunctions, expanded jurisdiction, decision reversals indicate an assertive, pro-labor panel By JAMES SNYDER The Daily News In the warring arena of management-labo...