MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (AP) – Gov. Bill Haslam will administer the oath of office Tuesday to the state's newest Court of Appeals judge, Thomas R. Frierson II.

Tennessee Supreme Court Justice Gary R. Wade will also be at the ceremony in Morristown.

2. Thomas Frierson Appointed to Appeals Court - Monday, February 11, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) – Thomas Frierson has been appointed judge for the Tennessee Court of Appeals, Eastern Section.

3. Airline Bid to Block Consumer Protections Rejected - Wednesday, July 25, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – The government can require airlines to show consumers a total ticket price that includes taxes and fees in print and online ads, the U.S. Court of Appeals said Tuesday, rejecting an industry challenge to a series of consumer protection regulations.

4. Millington Candidates File for August Election - Monday, April 09, 2012

The field for Millington mayor in that city’s Aug. 2 nonpartisan general election is three candidates following last week’s filing deadline.

It includes former Mayor Terry Jones, who lost a re-election bid four years ago to Richard Hodges; Kenneth Uselton and Debra Sigee.

5. Medtronic Fiscal Q1 Profit Slips 1 Pct. - Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Medtronic Inc. on Tuesday, Aug. 23, reported its earnings fell 1 percent in the first quarter of its 2012 fiscal year, which ended July 29.

6. Analysts Expect Weaker Medtronic Spine Earnings - Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Medtronic Inc. will report the financial results for the first quarter of its 2012 fiscal year on Tuesday, Aug. 23.

7. Medtronic Responds to Spine Journal Report - Thursday, June 30, 2011

Medtronic Inc. has responded to a series of articles published in Spine Journal claiming surgeons on the company’s payroll failed to disclose complications that arose during clinical trials of a bone-growth protein. Minneapolis-based Medtronic’s Spinal and Biologics Business is in Memphis.

8. 15 Counties Designated as Agriculture Disaster - Wednesday, June 29, 2011

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gov. Bill Haslam says U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has designated 15 counties a natural disaster for agriculture as a result of storms and flooding in April and May.

9. Local Companies Working to Navigate Economic Straits - Monday, June 13, 2011

The financial services business seems like a tough one to be in these days.

Investors have for the last few weeks treated bank stocks like the piñata of Wall Street. Bankers, attorneys and investment professionals have boiled a massive government overhaul of the country’s financial regulations down to clipped phrases like “finreg” and “Dodd-Frank” that they speak of often with a grumble or a shaking of the head.

10. Medtronic Profits Drop 19 Percent In Q4 - Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Medtronic Inc.’s fiscal fourth quarter earnings dropped 19 percent and the company predicted lower-than-expected growth for the year ahead because of a slump in implants sales.

11. Medtronic Q4 Profit and 2012 Estimate Fall Short - Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Medtronic said Tuesday its profit dropped 19 percent in the fourth quarter and the device maker predicted lower-than-expected growth for the year ahead due to a continuing slump in sales of its implants.

12. Medtronic Names GE’s Ishrak as New CEO - Thursday, May 12, 2011

Medtronic Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of medical devices, has announced Omar Ishrak as its new CEO effective June 13.

13. Medtronic Picks GE's Omar Ishrak as Next CEO - Wednesday, May 11, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) — Medtronic Inc., the world's biggest medical device maker, said Wednesday that Omar Ishrak of GE Healthcare will become its new chairman and CEO in June.

14. Medtronic Q3 Income Up, Layoffs Coming - Wednesday, February 23, 2011

As Medtronic Inc. Tuesday announced an increase in its third quarter net income, the company also said it would reduce its global workforce by 1,500 to 2,000 employees, or 4 to 5 percent of its workforce, during the fourth quarter.

15. Medtronic Q3 Income Up, Layoffs Coming - Tuesday, February 22, 2011

As Medtronic Inc. Tuesday announced an increase in its third quarter net income, the company also said it would reduce its global workforce by 1,500 to 2,000 employees, or 4 to 5 percent of its workforce, during the fourth quarter.

16. Medtronic CEO William Hawkins to Retire in April - Tuesday, December 21, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) – Medtronic said Monday that Chairman and CEO William A. Hawkins will step down in April after three years leading the world's largest medical device manufacturer.

Medtronic’s Spinal and Biologics Business is based in Memphis.

17. Medtronic Spinal Sales Dip 9 Percent - Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Sales of spinal products for Medtronic Inc. decreased 9 percent during the last three months.

The decline for the company’s Spinal and Biologics Business, which is based in Memphis, came as a surprise to Chief Executive Officer Bill Hawkins.

18. Medtronic Spinal Sales Dip 9 Percent - Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Sales of spinal products for Medtronic Inc. decreased 9 percent during the last three months.

The decline for the company’s spinal and biologics unit, which is based in Memphis, came as a surprise to Chief Executive Officer Bill Hawkins.

19. Brighter Future - Friday, July 23, 2010

The financial services industry in Memphis is apparently back to thinking about tomorrow, rather than simply making it through today.

Firms are hiring again, deepening their bench strength in key areas, recommitting to a focus on customer relationships – and, in some cases, once more turning a tidy profit.

20. Medtronic Posts Names of Physician Payments - Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Medtronic Inc. has begun posting annual physician payments exceeding $5,000 on its website at www.medtronic.com/collaboration.

21. Cohen Bill Elevates Aerotropolis Concept - Wednesday, May 12, 2010

U.S. Rep Steve Cohen hopes his colleagues on Capitol Hill will soon become as familiar with the term “aerotropolis” as the constituents he represents in Tennessee’s 9th District.

22. Growth Flat for Medtronic’s Local Divisions - Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Medtronic Inc. increased its revenue by 10 percent during the company’s most recent quarter, but the Memphis-based Spinal and Biologics Division did not factor into that profit margin.

23. Health Care Legislation Could Affect Local Medical Industry - Wednesday, December 02, 2009

Medical device makers will pick up a $20 billion tab to help cover the cost of insuring more Americans under legislation pending in Congress to overhaul the health care system.

That’s half of what was originally proposed in the bill put forth by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. Even so, industry executives are keeping a close watch on the legislation. It could have an impact on the Memphis economy where thousands of people work for Medtronic Inc., Smith & Nephew, Wright Medical Group Inc. and several smaller companies that manufacture orthopedic products and other medical devices.

24. Proposed Fees Reduced For Medical Device Industry - Monday, November 23, 2009

The U.S. Senate’s decision to revise proposed fees on the medical device industry to help fund expanded health care coverage for Americans is welcome news for Medtronic Inc.

25. Medtronic Extols Product Pipeline - Wednesday, August 26, 2009

The top executive for Medtronic Inc. Tuesday touted new products in the pipeline after the company released disappointing first quarter results.

Medtronic’s profit plunged 38 percent from the same period a year ago, primarily because of a legal settlement with Abbott Laboratories over a patent dispute. The company earned $445 million during the quarter compared to $723 million a year ago.

26. Medtronic Raises CEO Pay 26 Percent to $8.9M - Monday, July 20, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) - Medtronic Inc., the world's largest medical device maker, paid Chief Executive Bill Hawkins $8.9 million in total compensation for fiscal 2009, a 26 percent increase, according to an analysis by the Associated Press.

27. Medtronic Warns of Defect with 37,000 Pacemakers - Wednesday, May 20, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) - Medtronic Inc. has warned doctors that 37,000 of its pacemakers may have wiring defects that can cause them to malfunction.

28. Medtronic Reduces Global Work Force - Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Medtronic Inc. is reducing its global work force by 1,500 to 1,800 employees to streamline operations, although it remained unclear Tuesday morning how many jobs would be affected in the company’s Memphis-based Spinal and Biologics Business.

29. Medtronic To Disclose Physician Payments - Wednesday, February 25, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) – Following years of pressure, medical device maker Medtronic Inc. will begin disclosing how much money it gives physicians in various consulting and other payments, though the reporting threshold is far less than currently proposed legislation.

30. Wis. Supreme Court Tosses Suit Against Medtronic - Wednesday, February 18, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) – Patients cannot sue the makers of potentially unsafe medical devices approved for sale by federal regulators, the Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.

The court ruled against a Wisconsin man who had surgery to remove a defibrillator after the manufacturer, Medtronic Inc., warned its battery had a chance of failing. The ruling is a victory for Minneapolis-based Medtronic and other manufacturers who want to limit product liability. Medtronic’s Spinal and Biologics Business is based in Memphis.

31. US Justice Department Sends Medtronic Subpoena - Thursday, November 20, 2008

The U.S. Department of Justice has sent a subpoena to medical device maker Medtronic Inc. as part of an investigation into unapproved, or “off-label,” uses of its Infuse spinal graft.

32. Medtronic Q2 Profit Sinks On Hefty Legal Charge - Wednesday, November 19, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) – Medtronic Inc., the world’s largest medical device maker, reported Tuesday that legal expenses and declining foreign exchange rates weighed down its fiscal 2009 second-quarter profit.

33. Senators Pressure Medtronic To Disclose Consulting Info. - Monday, October 06, 2008

Senate lawmakers are pressuring Medtronic to disclose more about its consulting arrangements with physicians, citing prior allegations the company paid kickbacks to surgeons to boost sales of spinal implants.

34. Medtronic Paid New CEO Bill Hawkins $7.1 Million - Monday, July 21, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) - Medtronic Inc., the world's largest medical device maker, paid new Chief Executive Bill Hawkins compensation valued at $7.1 million for fiscal 2008, according to a proxy statement filed Friday.

35. Medtronic Expects Growth From International Sales - Tuesday, June 03, 2008

NEW YORK (AP) - Medical device maker Medtronic Inc. expects booming international markets, including Russia and China, to help drive up to 14 percent earnings growth and 11 percent sales growth annually to 2013.

36. Medtronic to Cut 1,100 Jobs From Global Work Force - Wednesday, May 07, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Medical device maker Medtronic Inc. said Tuesday it is planning to cut its work force by about 1,100 jobs, or about 3 percent, during the current fiscal year as part of a global restructuring.

37. Medtronic Operations Chief DeMane Steps Down - Wednesday, April 30, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Medtronic Inc. Chief Operating Officer Michael DeMane resigned has resigned effective Wednesday, the medical devices maker said Tuesday.

Medtronic said DeMane "decided to leave to pursue other opportunities."

38. Medtronic Q3 EarningsDrop 89 Percent - Wednesday, February 20, 2008
     Third-quarter earnings at medical device maker Medtronic Inc. tumbled 89 percent from a year ago due to charges from lawsuit settlements and acquisition costs.
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39. Medtronic Second Quarter Earnings Dip 2 Percent - Wednesday, November 21, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Medical device maker Medtronic Inc. said Monday that its second-quarter profits dipped 2 percent after it recalled wires for connecting its defibrillator to patients' hearts.

40. Mathews Named to New Post at FedEx Institute - Wednesday, December 07, 2005

Eric Mathews was named associate director of corporate research and development at the University of Memphis FedEx Institute of Technology. Mathews previously served FIT in temporary roles directing research and business development and was part of the institute's founding executive management. He earned a bachelor's degree from Rhodes College and a master's degree from the University of Memphis.

41. Local Radiologist Named NMA President-Elect - Wednesday, August 10, 2005

Dr. Albert Morris Jr. was named president-elect of the National Medical Association during the group's annual convention. A private practice radiologist, Morris has served on the board of the Memphis and Shelby County Medical Society. He is a graduate of the Howard University College of Medicine and completed a residency and fellowship training at the University of Tennessee-Memphis.

42. Archived Article: Real - Tuesday, October 26, 2004
Major Outdoor Retailer Coming to Hacks Cross Area

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A national outdoors retailer is preparing to enter the Memphis market, choosing a thriving stretch of Winchester Road fo...

43. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, December 18, 2002
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Darek Baskin joined Askew Hargraves Harcourt & Associates Inc. as a civil project manager. He earned a bachelors degree from the University of Memphis. Rhonda Michalski joined the firm as an accounting manager. Memphis ...

44. Archived Article: Tech Focus - Wednesday, August 15, 2001
Webmasters association getting word out Local Webmasters group getting word out By SUE PEASE The Daily News A new chapter of the International Webmasters Association has formed in the Mid-South and members are working to get the word out and ramp up...

45. Archived Article: Tech Briefs - Wednesday, March 07, 2001
Consultrix Technologies will offer certified Citrix classes Monday through March 9 at the Ridgeway Inn, 5679 Poplar Ave Consultrix Technologies will offer certified Citrix classes through Friday at the Ridgeway Inn, 5679 Poplar Ave. From 8:30 a.m. t...

46. Archived Article: Tech Focus Ltt St - Wednesday, May 03, 2000
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Techies rule at Lick The Toad meetings By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News What do cocktails and computers have in common? The jury is still out on that question, yet the link seems clear to one group of Mid-southerners. A group c...

47. Archived Article: Marketplace - Monday, October 04, 1999
Tennessee Basks in Global Spotlight Tennessee Basks in Global Spotlight By: Sharon H. Fitzgerald Special to The Daily News You wouldn't buy a house without seeing it first. The same logic applies when luring business and industry to your state. It p...

48. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, September 15, 1997
Sept Sept. 15 East Memphis Business and Professional Women will meet at the Lulu Grille, 565 Erin Drive. Networking begins at 6 p.m., and dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. The speaker will be attorney Patrick B. Mason, who will discuss the Tax Relief Ac...

49. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, September 08, 1997
Sept Sept. 8 The Laurelwood Business and Professional Women will meet at Davis-Kidd Booksellers, 387 Perkins Road Extended from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call 685-0495. The Shelby County Republican Womens Club will meet at 11 a.m. at...

50. Archived Article: Tech Focus Chg - Wednesday, June 11, 1997
By CAMILLE H Learning HTML Web sites, books and classes help teach the basics of HTML to future Web page designers By CAMILLE H. GAMBLE The Daily News Just a few years ago, people were taking classes and reading up on how to navigate the Internet. N...

51. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, February 13, 1996
02/13 Real briefs Crye-Leike Realtors reported a record sales volume of $1.58 billion for 1995, a 24 percent increase over 1994. It is the third year that the firm has exceeded $1 billion in sales, said chief executive officer Harold Crye. The compa...

52. Archived Article: Legal Analys - Thursday, January 18, 1996
01/17 Law analys Some Call It "Scorched Earth" By DOROTHY SANDERS WELLS Special to The Daily News Imagine this scenario: A couple is about to divorce and "Husband" and "Wife" are preparing to divide their marital proper...