A federal judge has ordered Temple Inland, a subsidiary of Memphis-based International Paper, to pay $3.3 million and serve two years of probation for polluting the Pearl River in 2011 with illegal discharges from its Bogalusa paper mill that killed thousands of fish.

2. Beale’s ‘Silky’ Sullivan Dies After Sudden Illness - Monday, June 03, 2013

Thomas “Silky” Sullivan, whose bars in Overton Square and on Beale Street were a part of Memphis nightlife for 40 years, died Friday, May 31, after a sudden illness.

Sullivan was proprietor and front man of Silky Sullivan’s in Overton Square during the 1970s and into the 1980s. It was there that Sullivan prominently displayed his Irish heritage as well as his gift for blarney and a potent drink served in a plastic pale called the “Diver.”

3. International Paper Subsidiary Fined $3.3 Million for Spill - Friday, May 31, 2013

A federal judge has ordered Temple Inland, a subsidiary of Memphis-based International Paper, to pay $3.3 million and serve two years of probation for polluting the Pearl River in 2011 with illegal discharges from its Bogalusa paper mill that killed thousands of fish.

4. Newest Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge Being Sworn In - Tuesday, May 21, 2013

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.

5. Henry Discusses Decision Not to Seek Re-Election - Thursday, May 16, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) – Longtime Sen. Douglas Henry said Wednesday that his health and the high cost of campaigning were factors in his decision not to seek re-election next year, even though he believes he could win if he did run.

6. Thomas & Betts Donates $1 Million - Monday, May 13, 2013

Thomas & Betts Corp. executives marked one year since the acquisition of the Memphis-based power and electric utility devices company by ABB Group of Zurich Thursday, May 9, with three contributions from both. The contributions, totaling $1 million, went to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and the Memphis Development Foundation.

7. Luttrell Doesn’t Want Memphis Animal Shelter - Friday, April 12, 2013

Shelby County Mayor Mark Luttrell said Wednesday, April 11, he is not interested in making the Memphis Animal Shelter a county government operation.

8. High Court Takes on a New Affirmative Action Case - Tuesday, March 26, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court's decision to hear a new case from Michigan on the politically charged issue of affirmative action offers an intriguing hint that the justices will not use a separate challenge already pending from Texas for a broad ruling bringing an end to the consideration of race in college admissions.

9. Funding From Suburbs Suggested - Monday, March 04, 2013

Countywide school board members are not the only players in the schools merger feeling pressure, although they may be feeling more pressure than others.

Shelby County Commissioners whose districts include suburban towns and cities have also been hearing a lot from parents in the suburbs who not too long ago had made peace with the idea that they would be part of the consolidated school district for at least the first school year.

10. County Commission Pays Road Project Installment - Wednesday, February 27, 2013

The Shelby County Commission approved Monday, Feb. 25, paying $239,665 in county capital funding for the local match on the $7.1 million realignment of North Parkway and Jackson Avenue at their intersection with Danny Thomas Boulevard in Uptown.

11. Commission Mixes Residency With Schools Issues - Monday, February 25, 2013

It isn’t hard to get a debate going on the Shelby County Commission about the coming Shelby County schools merger and separate suburban school districts.

A majority of the 13-member body voted to file the second part of the Memphis federal court lawsuit over the connected issues. But there remains a vocal minority of four to five commissioners on both issues as well.

12. Brothers to Open Brewery on Broad - Tuesday, February 19, 2013

A new craft brewery is coming to one of Memphis’ up-and-coming areas – the Broad Avenue Historic District.

Wiseacre Brewing Co., a concept from brothers Kellan Bartosch and Davin Bartosch, has leased 13,000 square feet at 2783 Broad Ave. and is planning to open by late 2013. They chose the old warehouse for its “big open space” and the Binghampton neighborhood for its community appeal.

13. County Commission Begins Probate Judge Selection - Wednesday, February 13, 2013

The Shelby County Commission approved plans Monday, Feb. 11, to appoint a Probate Court judge to replace the retiring Judge Robert Benham.

14. 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.

15. Events - Thursday, January 24, 2013

Sales and Marketing Society of the Mid-South will host a roundtable with PeopleCap Advisors principal Meg Thomas Crosby titled “The Growth and Maturity of an Organization” Thursday, Jan. 24, at 7:30 a.m. at Panera Bread, 4530 Poplar Ave., suite 101. Cost in advance is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers; cost at the door is $20. Visit sms-midsouth.org.

16. Events - Wednesday, January 23, 2013

The Rotary Club of Memphis East will meet Wednesday, Jan. 23, at noon at The Racquet Club of Memphis, 5111 Sanderlin Ave. Unified Shelby County School Board Chairman Billy Orgel will speak. Cost is $17. R.S.V.P. to Lee Hughes at lmhughes@bellsouth.net.

17. I-Bank Grows in Namesake East Memphis Office Tower - Friday, November 30, 2012

Independent Bank has expanded its headquarters at I-Bank Tower to primarily accommodate its Mortgage Lending Division.

18. Highpoint Church Buys Briarcrest’s East Memphis Campus - Friday, November 09, 2012

After seven years of leasing space for its worship services, Highpoint Church has acquired Briarcrest Christian School Systems Inc.’s property at 6000 Briarcrest Ave. for $7.25 million.

19. Pinnacle Airlines Principal Accounting Officer Leaves - Monday, October 08, 2012

Anthony D.McDuffie has resigned as principal accounting officer and vice president of finance and controller of Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines Corp.

20. Lease Takes Appling Farms to Capacity - Friday, September 28, 2012

A distributorship of Pella Corp. has inked 11,300 square feet in Appling Farms Corporate Park, 6972 Appling Farms Parkway.

21. Evans Joins American Esoteric as Vice President - Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Dr. Jess Evans has joined American Esoteric Laboratories as vice president of technical operations. In his new role, Evans is responsible for instrumentation, personnel, operational performance and quality assurance for the Memphis laboratory.

22. LeMoyne-Owen to Begin Work on $13.5 Million Residence Hall - Tuesday, September 18, 2012

869 Saxon Ave.
Memphis, TN 38126

Permit Cost: $9 million

Permit Date: Applied September 2012

23. Local Entrepreneurs Will Soon Have ‘Urban Workspace’ - Tuesday, September 18, 2012

A shared open work space, modeled after incubators in Los Angeles and New York City, is on the brink of being launched in Downtown Memphis.

Urban Workspace Powered by Cricket Wireless, located in the City House Memphis Condos at 6 W. G.E. Patterson Ave., will provide an affordable, shared working environment for freelancers, entrepreneurs, small businesses and startups eager to collaborate and share resources. The co-working facility opens Oct. 1.

24. Ritz Settles In as Commission Chairman - Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Shelby County Commissioners had some new seating arrangements and committee assignments Monday, Sept. 10, as commissioner Mike Ritz began his yearlong term as chairman of the body.

Former chairman and Democrat Sidney Chism was seated next to former chairman pro tempore and Republican Wyatt Bunker.

25. Events - Monday, August 13, 2012

Shelby County Trustee David Lenoir will address the Collierville board of aldermen Monday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m. at Collierville Town Hall, 500 Poplar View Parkway. The open forum will include an update on property tax revenue and future economic trends affecting the community. Visit shelbycountytrustee.com.

26. Bill Clinton Visits Child Patients at St. Jude - Monday, July 09, 2012

MEMPHIS (AP) – Former President Bill Clinton says research being done at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis is helping increase the survival rate for children who have cancer.

27. Crowder Joins MCCA To Manage New Product Line - Wednesday, July 04, 2012

Mack Crowder has joined Memphis Consumer Credit Association as director of business continuity and risk. In his new role, Crowder will manage the start-up and growth of a new product line of business continuity and disaster recovery solutions for MCCA.

28. Court Upholds Health Care Reform - Friday, June 29, 2012

The Supreme Court has upheld the individual insurance mandate that’s the centerpiece of President Barack Obama’s historic health care overhaul.

Chief Justice John Roberts Thursday, June 28, announced the court’s judgment, which will allow the law to move forward with its aim of covering more than 30 million currently uninsured Americans.

29. Literacy Mid-South’s Dean Appointed to State Coalition - Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Kevin Dean, executive director of Literacy Mid-South, has been appointed to the Tennessee Literacy Coalition’s board of directors. The board unanimously approved Dean’s nomination, and he will serve as a representative from West Tennessee for three years.

30. Thomas & Betts Merger with ABB Ltd. Official - Friday, May 18, 2012

The merger of Memphis-based Thomas & Betts Corp. with ABB Ltd. becomes official on the New York Stock Exchange at the opening of trading May 29.

31. ‘Serious, Systemic Failures’ Mar Juvenile Court System - Monday, May 14, 2012

When U.S. Justice Department attorneys came to Memphis in 2010 and 2011 with a team of juvenile justice experts, they had good news and bad news for leaders of Memphis-Shelby County Juvenile Court.

32. American Airlines' Parent Lost $1.7 Billion in Q1 - Friday, April 20, 2012

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) – The parent company of American Airlines says it lost $1.66 billion in the first quarter, mostly on costs related to its bankruptcy restructuring.

AMR Corp. said Thursday that excluding bankruptcy costs and other special items, it would have lost $248 million, compared to a loss of $405 million a year ago.

33. 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.

34. Civil Rights Museum Marks Assassination Anniversary - Wednesday, April 04, 2012

The National Civil Rights Museum will screen a documentary on the final years of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Wednesday, April 4, 44 years to the day of his assassination.

35. Revealing Character - Monday, March 05, 2012

Not long after the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature was awarded to “Undefeated” during the 84th annual Academy Awards, the film’s big-name executive producer excitedly sent out a flurry of tweets.

36. ‘Washington Courtyard’ Sells For $900K - Friday, February 24, 2012

A trio of office buildings at Washington Avenue and Danny Thomas Boulevard has traded hands for $900,000.

Investment group 301 WA LTD LLC of Arizona purchased the assets from Gregory Realty GP. Brian Califf of NAI Saig Co. represented the seller.

37. The Coach’s Calling - Friday, February 24, 2012

Earlier this week, Manassas High School principal James Griffin was shopping at a Sam’s Club store and was stopped by several people raving about “Undefeated,” the Oscar-nominated documentary about one season in a hard-fought turnaround of the Manassas football program that could earn an Academy Award this weekend.

38. Tenn.'s 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Advances in House - Friday, February 17, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) – A proposal that seeks to ban Tennessee public schools from teaching about gay issues advanced in the House on Wednesday despite opponents who say the measure could be harmful to gays.

39. Candidates Begin Pulling Petitions - Wednesday, February 15, 2012

As early voting in advance of the March 6 primary Election Day begins Wednesday, Feb. 15, candidates are already considering races on the August ballot.

And at least one of the potential candidates just finished one political conquest.

40. Council to Delve Into Electrolux Incentives - Monday, January 16, 2012

Memphis City Council members will talk Tuesday, Jan. 17, about getting more information from the mayor’s office about financial incentives used to bring companies to the city.

A resolution asking the administration to give the council a summary sheet of any executed contracts requiring a city investment of more than $250,000 is the topic of the first chairman’s meeting at 10 a.m.

41. Council Delays Scrap Yard Vote - Thursday, January 05, 2012

Plans for a 68-acre scrap and junk facility at Thomas Street and Royal Avenue in North Memphis took a step back this week at City Hall.

42. Wharton To Consolidate Three City Divisions - Monday, January 02, 2012

Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. plans to roll out a 100-day plan for goals for his administration now that he has started a full four-year term of office.

After taking the oath of office Sunday, Jan. 1, at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, Wharton told several hundred in attendance that his plan will “begin this new term with energy and urgency.”

43. Preventive Care: It's Free, Except When It's Not - Thursday, December 29, 2011

CHICAGO (AP) – Bill Dunphy thought his colonoscopy would be free.

His insurance company told him it would be covered 100 percent, with no copayment from him and no charge against his deductible. The nation's 1-year-old health law requires most insurance plans to cover all costs for preventive care including colon cancer screening. So Dunphy had the procedure in April.

44. Wharton, Council Take Oath Sunday - Thursday, December 29, 2011

Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. and the Memphis City Council take the oaths of office Sunday, Jan. 1, to begin new four-year terms of office.

The ceremony at 2:30 p.m. at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts is free and open to the public.

45. Thomison Joins PGM/Trumbull - Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Dr. John Thomison has joined Pathology Group of the Mid-South/Trumbull Labs LLC.

Hometown: Nashville

46. County Pay Bonuses to be Given Dec. 15 - Wednesday, December 07, 2011

Shelby County Commissioners approved a flat $650 bonus per county employee Monday, Dec. 5, after a lengthy debate about what to do with $2.5 million of an $8.7 million surplus from the fiscal year that ended June 30.

47. Interim TruGreen Prez Now Permanent - Wednesday, December 07, 2011

The ServiceMaster Co. announced more changes in the ranks of its divisions Monday, Dec. 5.

Tom Brackett, who was named interim president of the Memphis-based company’s TruGreen division in May is now the permanent leader of the lawn-care business.

48. Obama, Clinton Together Again Pitching Efficiency - Monday, December 05, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – In a potent political pairing, President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton evoked a more prosperous time in America Friday as they jointly pushed a green jobs program that Obama said harkens back to the Clinton administration when "we were firing on all cylinders."

49. Coba Named President of ServiceMaster Divs. - Thursday, December 01, 2011

Thomas Coba, the outgoing chief operating officer of Subway Restaurants, has been named the new president of ServiceMaster Clean and Merry Maids, two divisions of Memphis-based The ServiceMaster Co.

50. Touring NC, Obama Seeks Jobs Votes, Piece by Piece - Tuesday, October 18, 2011

FLETCHER, N.C. (AP) – Railing against Republicans, President Barack Obama on Monday pushed for a jobs package that Congress is splintering into pieces, with Senate Democrats planning to start with a plan to help states hire teachers, police and firefighters. In campaign mode on the road, Obama accused Republicans senators of saying no to helping Americans.

51. A Look Back, A Look Ahead - Monday, October 17, 2011

Now that you know the past and present of the company that publishes The Daily News and The Memphis News, what should you expect in the future?

Here are a few predictions about our city in general – something to agree or disagree with, or have a good laugh. And maybe keep a copy of to compare with what actually happens between now and then.

52. Eight Apply for Vacancy on Tenn. Appeals Court - Monday, October 10, 2011

Eight West Tennessee attorneys have applied for the vacancy on the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals created by the death of Memphian J.C. McLin.

Applications to the Judicial Nominating Commission were due Friday, Oct. 7, and were limited to West Tennessee attorneys for the seat on the bench designated for West Tennessee.

53. Eight Apply for Vacancy on Tenn. Appeals Court - Friday, October 07, 2011

Eight West Tennessee attorneys have applied for the vacancy on the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals created by the death of Memphian J.C. McLin.

Applications to the Judicial Nominating Commission were due Friday, Oct. 7, and were limited to West Tennessee attorneys for the seat on the bench designated for West Tennessee.

54. Wharton, Fullilove & Conrad Re-Elected -- Harris-Ford to Runoff - Friday, October 07, 2011
Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. won a full four-year term of office as mayor Thursday, Oct. 6, two years after he claimed the mayor’s office in a special election.

And all 12 of the Memphis City Council members seeking re-election won new four year terms in the city election cycle, marking the largest return of incumbents to the 13-member council in the 43-year history of the mayor-council form of government.

55. Steve Jobs and Shades of Yellow - Friday, October 07, 2011

Editor’s Note: “From the Blog” is a new weekly feature that highlights some of the enterprising work our staff posts on The Daily News blog, blog.memphisdailynews.com.

56. Obama Says He Can't Fix Immigration on His Own - Thursday, September 29, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – Facing weakening support among Hispanics, President Barack Obama expressed deep frustration Wednesday over what he called an inaccurate and damaging perception that he can fix the nation's flawed immigration system on his own.

57. Commission Creates Election Advisory Group - Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Shelby County commissioners have approved an election reform group pushed by critics of the 2010 county general election results.

The commission approved the advisory board Monday, Sept. 26, on a 7-5 vote, but those pushing for the review complained it didn’t have the teeth they originally called for.

58. Gov Consolidation Suit Slow In Federal Court - Friday, September 23, 2011

As the issue of schools consolidation moves toward the mechanics of a merger, a federal court case over Memphis and Shelby County government consolidation has been moving slowly.

The lawsuit, which eight citizens filed last October against the state of Tennessee and the Shelby County Election Commission, challenges the state law that requires any consolidation plan to win dual majorities in separate referenda in the city and in the county outside the city.

59. Obama Signs 1st Major Patent Law Change Since 1952 - Monday, September 19, 2011

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) – President Barack Obama signed into law Friday a major overhaul of the nation's patent system to ease the way for inventors to bring their products to market. "We can't afford to drag our feet any longer," he said.

60. Commissioners Hear School Board Applicants - Friday, September 09, 2011

The Shelby County Commission’s 10-hour interview session this week with several dozen applicants for appointment to seven positions on the new countywide school board was, at times, more of an education for them than it was an introduction of them to the commission.

61. Shocker: Power Demand From US Homes is Falling - Thursday, September 08, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – American homes are more cluttered than ever with devices, and they all need power: Cellphones and iPads that have to be charged, DVRs that run all hours, TVs that light up in high definition.

62. Schools Consolidation Opponents Differ on Next Step - Friday, September 02, 2011

Shelby County Schools board members meet Thursday, Sept. 8, to make selections to a schools consolidation planning commission and Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam expected to announce his selection by the end of this week.

63. Officials Increase Crime Prevention Programs - Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Just as statistics have driven the Blue CRUSH anti-crime strategy, U.S. Justice Department officials in Memphis this week said they are confident other statistics can point to strategies that will prevent crime.

64. Obama Returns to Chicago to Resume Fundraising - Thursday, August 04, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – Trying to make up lost time, President Barack Obama plunged back into the search for money for his re-election campaign Wednesday with a coast-to-coast series of parties marking his 50th birthday after he was forced to cancel fundraisers because of the debt-ceiling crisis.

65. Whitehead Promoted At Obsidian - Wednesday, August 03, 2011

Thomas Whitehead has been promoted to account manager at Obsidian Public Relations.

Hometown: Brandon, Miss.

66. Atty. Seymour Rosenberg Dies After Long Illness - Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Funeral services were Monday, July 25, for longtime Memphis attorney Seymour S. Rosenberg.

Rosenberg died Saturday after a long illness.

Best known for his work in the local music industry, Rosenberg’s clients included Charlie Rich and Rufus Thomas, and he worked as a producer, publisher and manager, which brought his legal skills to bear.

67. Boyd Moves Into Temp. Council Seat - Monday, July 25, 2011

It’s the week between the filing deadline for the Oct. 6 Memphis elections and the deadline for any candidates who made the first deadline to get out of the race by Thursday, July 28, at noon – the withdrawal deadline.

68. 4 Council Members - All 3 City Court Judges To Run Unopposed In Oct. Elections - Friday, July 22, 2011

Four incumbent Memphis City Council members and all three incumbent City Court Judges were effectively re-elected at the Thursday, July 21, noon deadline for candidates to file their qualifying petitions for the Oct. 6 Memphis ballot.

69. Obama Raises More Than $86M for Campaign, Party - Thursday, July 14, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – Off to a huge early lead in the money race, President Barack Obama hauled in $86 million for his re-election campaign and the Democratic Party in the past three months. It's better than he did in his victorious first presidential campaign, despite the sluggish economy and constant criticism from Republicans who hope to replace him.

70. House Republicans: Down With Squiggly Light Bulbs - Wednesday, July 13, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – How many government bureaucrats does it take to screw in a light bulb? A lot of House Republicans think the answer should be "none." They say the government should just stay out of it.

71. Fite Road Design Wins Approval - Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Shelby County Commissioners approved Monday, July 11, funding for design work on the long-awaited improvements to Fite Road in north Shelby County.

The vote came after Commissioner Henri Brooks ran aground in her continuing pursuit of compliance with Title 6, the non-discrimination plan that is part of the Civil Rights Act. Adding language to any resolution involving federal funds to require a Title 6 plan was Brooks’ best known cause during her tenure as a state representative. And she brought the cause with her when she was elected to the commission in 2006.

72. Thomas Seeks No. 2 County Commission Post - Friday, July 01, 2011

Shelby County Commissioner Chris Thomas is running for the No. 2 position on the commission, chairman pro tempore.

73. Marlo Thomas Among Jefferson Award Recipients - Wednesday, June 22, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, actress Marlo Thomas and sports team owner Jerry M. Reinsdorf are among the people being honored with a national prize for public service.

74. Commission Returns to Budget Process Monday - Monday, June 20, 2011

Shelby County Commissioners on Monday, June 20, will pick up just a few steps beyond where they left off two weeks ago in the budget process.

The commission has a budget proposal for the new fiscal year that begins July 1 that is essentially balanced, $4 million in the red, or has a surplus of just less than $1 million, depending on which of several dollar counts you pick.

75. Callan Joins Methodist as Perioperative Director - Wednesday, June 01, 2011

Thomas E. Callan has joined Methodist University Hospital as administrative director of perioperative services.

Hometown: New York City
Education: I earned a master of arts in health care administration from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. I also received my bachelor of science degree with majors in nursing, biology and psychology from The George Washington University.
Work Experience: More than 39 years of progressive responsible experience in hospital, health system management and managed care from both a provider and a third-party reimbursement perspective. For the past 31 years, I have served as a program director, senior consultant, senior health system administrator and patient care administrator.
Favorite quote: “One is not defined by their abilities, but rather by their choices.”
Last book read: “Stranger in a Strange Land” by Robert A. Heinlein
Favorite music: Blues and jazz
Favorite movie: “The Lion in Winter”
Sports team: New York Yankees
Activities you enjoy outside of work: I enjoy traveling and playing amateur softball.
Who has had the greatest influence on you? The person who has had the greatest influence on me is a former supervisor who taught me that it is all about taking risks in order to succeed.
Why did you pursue a career in health care administration? I chose a career in health care administration because I felt it was the most logical step to provide the maximum effect in health care.
What drew you to Methodist University Hospital? What attracted me to Methodist is the organization’s approach to patient- and family-centered care.
What do you consider your greatest professional accomplishments? I consider some of my greatest accomplishments to include managing major managed care contracts that exceeded revenues of $250 million; designing and implementing a specialty care transplant contract inclusive of pre-operative, operative and post-operative care; and performing as the corporate clinical resource for contract negotiations for other specialty care areas including HIV and thoracic surgery.
What do you most enjoy about your work? I enjoy having the opportunity to mentor other people.

76. Council Sets Rules for Food Trucks - Thursday, April 21, 2011

The Memphis City Council gave final approval Tuesday to an ordinance that sets new rules for mobile food vendors including food trucks.

The ordinance sets hours, times and rules for where the vendors can park or set up their mobile stands. It also establishes distances from existing restaurants in the Downtown area and in the rest of the city.

77. Council to Consider Budget, Schools Tax - Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. takes a $687.4 million city operating budget Tuesday to the Memphis City Council.

And the council will talk over a special school tax rate of 39 cents Tuesday.

The budget proposal is $22.7 million in the red.

78. Memphians Among Those Receiving State Arts Awards - Tuesday, April 12, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – Tennessee's highest honor in the arts will be awarded Tuesday in Nashville for exemplifying the state's finest cultural traditions.

Winners are the Blues Foundation of Memphis; buck dancer Thomas Maupin of Murfreesboro; Charles Towler of Cleveland, a Southern gospel convention singer; Patrick W. Halloran III of Memphis, who helped preserve the Orpheum Theatre; the W.O. Smith Music School in Nashville; Estelle Condra of Nashville, an actor and writer; Johnny Maddox of Gallatin, a ragtime pianist; and Dolph Smith of Ripley, an artist.

79. Turning Ideas Into Revenue - Thursday, March 24, 2011

Welcome to this occasional series of columns on intellectual property, designed to provide the Greater Memphis business and entrepreneurial community with insights into this extraordinary asset – what it is, how it can be turned into revenue and strategies to minimize the risk and expense of legal challenges involving it.

80. House Votes to Cut Off Federal Funds for NPR - Friday, March 18, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – The House on Thursday voted to end federal funding to National Public Radio. Republican supporters said it made good fiscal sense, and Democratic opponents called it an ideological attack that would deprive local stations of access to programs such as "Car Talk" and "All Things Considered."

81. Schools Referendum Certification Set for March 28 - Friday, March 18, 2011

The Shelby County Election Commission certified election results this week.

But it was the metro charter referendum results from Nov. 2 instead of the March 8 schools consolidation results.

And the Election Commission is now scheduled to certify the March 8 results on March 28, the same day the Shelby County Commission is set to make appointments to a 25-member countywide school board.

82. Divisions Remain As Schools Talks Continue - Wednesday, March 02, 2011

Memphis City Schools board members continue a series of town hall meetings on the schools consolidation referendum with different opinions about what the ballot question means.

And city schools attorney Dorsey Hopson added a caution about expressing their political opinions at the sessions paid for with public money.

83. Republicans: Report on Financial Crisis was Biased - Thursday, February 17, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – Republicans criticized a government report on the causes of the 2008 financial crisis as biased and political on Wednesday. Democrats fired back that Republicans want to roll back federal regulations of the financial industry.

84. Motion Hearing Expected in Consolidation Case - Thursday, February 03, 2011

The case of the metro consolidation charter vote count from November begins to move Thursday in Memphis federal court. And what happens might affect the coming March 8 referendum on school consolidation.

85. Wal-Mart to Make, Sell Healthier Foods - Friday, January 21, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – Wal-Mart, the nation's largest grocer, says it will reformulate thousands of products to make them healthier and push its suppliers to do the same, joining first lady Michelle Obama's effort to combat childhood obesity.

86. Obama Orders Review of Rules to Boost Economy - Wednesday, January 19, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama, in another move to smooth frayed ties with corporate America, ordered a far-reaching review of federal regulations Tuesday with the goal of weeding out rules that hurt job growth and creation. Republicans and business groups welcomed the step but suggested he do even more.

87. Nevels Takes Reins of BMHC Foundation - Wednesday, January 05, 2011

Jenny Nevels has been promoted to executive director of the Baptist Memorial Health Care Foundation.

88. Menlo Deal Tops Noteworthy Leases - Thursday, December 30, 2010

The Daily News in September launched a new weekly column called “Inked” to spotlight Memphis’ commercial leasing landscape.

Despite tough times, local commercial real estate firms were able to ink plenty of deals in the past four months. Here’s a rundown of some of the most noteworthy commercial leases since Inked’s debut:

89. Echtenkamp Brings Fresh Ideas to Reverie Fine Linens - Monday, December 20, 2010

At an age when most people are coming to terms with having to make their own beds in the morning, Laura Echtenkamp has awoken, made her bed and is lying in it, too.

The 25-year-old entrepreneur bought the specialty retail shop Reverie Fine Linens and Down in September. She went to work there as an intern studying interior design and home furnishings merchandising at the University of Memphis, and stayed on as a permanent employee after graduating in 2008.

90. Ear Relief: Congress Acts to Stifle Loud TV Ads - Monday, December 06, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) – Here's a message TV viewers may not want to mute: The days of getting blasted out of the easy chair by blaring TV commercials may soon be over.

The House on Thursday gave final congressional approval to a bill that would prevent advertisers from abruptly raising the volume to catch the attention of viewers wandering off when regular programming is interrupted.

91. Local Banks Participated in Fed Program - Monday, December 06, 2010

When the Federal Reserve recently released the details of about 21,000 transactions involving multiple emergency lending facilities created by the central bank during the financial crisis, several local names showed up among the lists.

92. Congress Puts Off Cuts to Doctor Medicare Payments - Tuesday, November 30, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) – Congress agreed Monday to a one-month delay in Medicare payment cuts to doctors, giving a short-term reprieve to a looming crisis over treatment of the nation's elderly.

93. County Commission Twitter Conflict Deepens - Friday, November 19, 2010

The day after a spirited Shelby County Commission discussion about whether commissioners should tweet during meetings, the controversy has taken on a life of its own.

Commissioner Terry Roland proposed a ban on tweeting that was voted down in committee sessions Wednesday and will be on Monday’s agenda for the full commission to vote on.

94. Shelby Legislators Prepare Return to Nashville - Thursday, November 11, 2010

Shelby County’s legislative delegation to Nashville remained intact following the Nov. 2 election.

But the group of 22 will return to the capital in Nashville changed by the death this week of veteran Democratic state representative Ulysses Jones Jr. The Shelby County Commission will appoint someone to fill the vacancy.

95. Obama Drops Plan to Limit Global Warming Gases - Friday, November 05, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) – Environmental groups and industry seem headed for another battle over regulation of greenhouse gases, as President Barack Obama said he will look for ways to control global warming pollution other than Congress placing a ceiling on it.

96. Election Results Portend Coming Battles in County - Thursday, November 04, 2010

The metro consolidation charter proposal crushed by county voters Tuesday goes to Memphis federal court Thursday.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Tu Pham holds a telephone conference call status conference that is the first court meeting of all sides in the lawsuit to challenge the separate vote counts for the charter.

97. Split Vote Takes Down Metro Charter Proposal - Wednesday, November 03, 2010

The metro consolidation charter won a narrow victory with Memphis voters Tuesday but was crushed by Shelby County voters outside Memphis.

The first consolidation charter to go to voters in 39 years had to win both in Memphis and outside Memphis in order to consolidate the city of Memphis and Shelby County governments.

98. Colliers Sells Property to Union Forklift - Friday, October 22, 2010

Colliers International recently sold an 18,750-square-foot building in the Perimeter Point Business Park, 2188 Spicer Cove.

99. Consolidation Certification Vote Awaits Court Ruling - Thursday, October 21, 2010

The Shelby County Election Commission will not certify the results of the Nov. 2 consolidation referendum until there is some kind of ruling from Memphis federal court on the lawsuit challenging the way the votes are to be counted.

100. Chism Appoints Committee on Film Incentives - Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Shelby County Commission chairman Sidney Chism has named a 14-member committee to make recommendations on incentives for movie and television production in Shelby County.