Hank Mullany has resigned as CEO of The ServiceMaster Co. effective Friday, April 12.

Mullany’s resignation was announced Friday along with the appointment of John Krenicki Jr. as the Memphis-based company’s interim CEO.

2. Buffett Says US Economy Still Inching Ahead - Thursday, October 25, 2012

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire investor Warren Buffett said Wednesday that the global economy is definitely slowing because of continued problems in Europe and the decline in Asia.

But he said that the U.S. economy is still improving modestly and business will improve regardless of who wins the presidential election.

3. McBroom Joins Indie Memphis as Director of Operations - Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Mandy McBroom has been named director of operations for Indie Memphis, the first full-time staff member to hold the position. In her new role, she will oversee festival operations, shorts programming, volunteer opportunities and membership growth.

4. Health Commissioner: Fight Obesity Like Addiction - Thursday, May 31, 2012

Tennessee’s health commissioner says obesity is a relapsing disease that should be fought like a drug addiction.

According to The Tennessean, Dr. John Dreyzehner spoke at a joint health summit in Nashville on Tuesday and said businesses need to step up for the benefit of their employees. Dreyzehner noted that most of those attending the meeting were representatives of health organizations.

5. Officials Establish High-Speed Link For Research Data - Friday, February 19, 2010

Russell Ingram is mapping out a way for information to zoom between research institutions.

Ingram, the president of the Memphis Coalition for Advanced Networking (MCAN), said this proprietary, high-speed link will enable data to travel 3,000 times faster than typical broadbands.

6. Steady Clip for Court Cases in ’09 - Monday, January 18, 2010

Civil court filings for 2009 were higher than the previous two years, according to data from The Daily News Online.

The year-end data for Circuit, Chancery and Probate courts showed 10,794 cases were filed in 2009 compared to 9,766 in 2008 and 10,045 in 2007.

7. P&G Taps Gary, Ind., Native McDonald to Lead - Thursday, June 11, 2009

CINCINNATI (AP) - Procter & Gamble Co. said Wednesday it chose 29-year company veteran Bob McDonald, citing his broad global experience, to lead the world's largest consumer-products company.

8. Suspect Denied Bond Reduction in Burial Scandal - Friday, April 03, 2009

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A former businessman at the center of a multimillion-dollar funeral home scandal has lost his bid to get of jail in Memphis.

Clayton Smart, once a co-owner of three funeral homes run by Forest Hill cemeteries of Memphis, is charged with helping steal up to $20 million from burial policy trust funds.

9. August Trial Date Set in Forrest Hill Cemeteries Case - Thursday, March 05, 2009

Former Forrest Hill cemeteries owner Clayton Smart is scheduled to go on trial on fraud charges starting Aug. 24.

10. MALS Expands Homeowner Aid - Thursday, July 31, 2008

The budget of Memphis Area Legal Services has swelled to almost $650,000 this year as a result of grants and other special funding awarded to the group. And MALS, in turn, is using that windfall to expand its free counseling and legal aid to homeowners in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure.

11. Addington Joins Memphis Heart Clinic - Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Dr. M. Brent Addington has joined Memphis Heart Clinic. Addington is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. A native of Memphis, he has been in private practice for more than 20 years in the Memphis community.

12. Events - Friday, January 11, 2008

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors will hold a seminar titled "Start Your Home Value Research with Starting Point," a tool for appraising homes, today from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the MAAR office, 6393 Poplar Ave. Register online at www.maar.org or e-mail techsupport@maar.org.

13. Events - Thursday, January 10, 2008

The Memphis Bar Association will hold a continuing legal education course today from 8:50 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Hilton Memphis hotel, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. The course is the annual John Dice Seminar and is worth six hours of CLE credit. For more information, call the MBA at 527-3573.

14. Judge Thwarts Lawyer's Attempt To Block Forest Hill Inquiry - Thursday, October 04, 2007

State investigators and the court-appointed receiver of Forest Hill cemeteries and funeral homes began to meet some resistance this week in their civil cases against those who allegedly embezzled more than $20 million from the cemetery trust funds.

15. N.J. Operator Bids to BuySmart's Cemeteries - Thursday, September 20, 2007
     New Jersey-based cemetery operator David J. Shipper has made a bid to buy Forest Hill Cemeteries and Funeral Home owner Clayton Smart's 28 financially troubled cemeteries for $32.1 million.
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16. Forest Hill Owner In Contempt Again - Friday, September 14, 2007

Forest Hill Cemeteries and Funeral Home owner Clayton Smart has the money to hire attorneys to represent him on criminal charges. But that doesn't mean he's likely to get out of jail anytime soon.

17. Forest Hill Owner in Contempt Over House Sale - Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Forest Hill cemeteries owner Clayton Smart has the money to hire attorneys to represent him on criminal charges. But he’s not likely to get out of jail any time soon.

Chancellor Arnold Goldin Wednesday found Smart in contempt of a court order as he approved the use of up to $120,000 from the sale of one of Smart’s homes in Oklahoma. Goldin ruled Smart is in contempt for having his wife, Nancy, sell the house without court approval.

18. Smart Clings to Claim He's Broke, Represents Himself - Friday, August 10, 2007

Forest Hill cemeteries and funeral homes owner Clayton Smart will act as his own attorney at least for the time being.

Criminal Court Judge W. Otis Higgs made the ruling Wednesday at the end of another hearing in which Smart repeatedly claimed he didn't have any money to hire an attorney.

19. Smart Represents Himself, Claims He's Broke - Thursday, August 09, 2007

Forest Hill cemeteries and funeral homes owner Clayton Smart will act as his own attorney – at least for the time being.

Criminal Court Judge W. Otis Higgs made the ruling Wednesday at the end of another hearing in which Smart repeatedly claimed he didn't have any money to hire an attorney.

20. Smart Represents Himself, Claims He's Broke - Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Forest Hill cemeteries and funeral homes owner Clayton Smart will act as his own attorney – at least for the time being.

Criminal Court Judge W. Otis Higgs made the ruling Wednesday at the end of another hearing in which Smart repeatedly claimed he didn't have any money to hire an attorney.

21. State Looks at StrengtheningOversight of Funeral Services - Monday, June 11, 2007
     A bill that will strengthen oversight of prepaid funeral services offered by funeral homes is on its way to the governor.
     The measure was created in the wake of an investigation that rev

22. Forest Hill Cemetery OwnerTo Appear in Criminal Court - Thursday, May 31, 2007
     Forest Hill Cemetery owner Clayton Smart will make a court appearance Friday when he is scheduled to go before Judge Otis Higgs in Criminal Court Division 2.
     He currently is being held

23. Forest Hill Cemeteries' OwnersIndicted by State Grand Jury - Monday, April 30, 2007
     The Tennessee Grand Jury has indicted the owners of Forest Hill Cemeteries and Funeral Homes for allegedly stealing nearly $20 million from trust funds set up for the beneficiaries of about 13,000 pre-paid funeral contra

24. Events - Thursday, February 15, 2007

The Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce holds its general membership luncheon today at 11:15 a.m. at the Germantown Country Club, 1780 Kimbrough Road. Dr. Jeff L. Myers will speak.

The Institute of Management Accountants-Memphis Chapter (IMA) holds its monthly Technical Session today at 11:45 a.m. in the Medallion Restaurant at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Dr. Ernest Nichols, director of the FedEx Center for Supply Chain Management at the FedEx Institute of Technology, is the guest speaker. The meeting is open to the public and costs $20. To make reservations, visit the IMA Web site at www.imamemphis.org.

25. Manufactured Homes Industry Works To Reverse Negative Perceptions - Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Every once in a while, someone needs to set the record straight, and it appears the time has come for the manufactured housing industry.

Hurricane Katrina stirred much controversy over housing. The August 2005 storm also sparked debates about design and the fear of endless trailer parks. But almost two years have passed, and manufactured housing sales are still strong in North Mississippi and Tennessee.

26. Forest Hill Owner Has Assets Frozen - Thursday, January 11, 2007
     Shelby County Chancellor Arnold Goldin has issued an order prohibiting Forest Hill Funeral Home and Memorial Park East LLC, which operates three funeral homes and cemeteries in Memphis, from transferring any assets.
27. Archived Article: Real Recap - Tuesday, August 03, 2004
8635 Highway 64

Holiday Inn Express Sells for $2.2 Million

8635 U.S. Highway 64

Memphis, TN 38133

Cost: $2.2 million

Buyer: First Lotus LLC

Seller: Wilson Inn-4064 Inc.

Property: Holiday Inn Express at 8635 U.S. Highway 64 near ...

28. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Friday, February 13, 2004
FedEx Completes

FedEx Completes

Kinko's Acquisition

FedEx Corp. announced Thursday the completion of its $2.4 billion acquisition of Kinko's Inc. from Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Inc. Kinko's becomes the fourth core FedEx company, along wi...

29. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Wednesday, August 20, 2003
TDOT studies report

Methodist, UT

partner in nursing

Methodist Healthcare and The University of Tennessee Health Science Center have announced a partnership between the health systems School of Nursing and the universitys College of Nursing...

30. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, December 02, 2002
Calendar of events Sept

Calendar of events Dec. 2-Dec. 8

Dec. 2

The Greater Memphis Arts Council, 8 S. Third St., presents artwork by Everett Charles Yates, on display through Jan. 15. Dec. 3

The Union Planters IMAXs newest film, Lewis &...

31. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, November 25, 2002
Calendar of events Sept

Calendar of events Nov. 25-Dec. 1

Nov. 25

The University of Memphis communication department hosts U.S. Rep. Harold Ford Jr. at the Dr. John Bakke Political Communication Lecture Series from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Ro...

32. Archived Article: Porter Lead - Thursday, September 30, 1999
By SUZANNE THOMPSON HCD grant helps fund independent living center By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News Renovation work began Monday on an independent living facility operated by Porter Leath Children Center for young men who are wards of the state. P...

33. Archived Article: Real Fcs (corridor) Lj - Tuesday, June 03, 1997
lj 10/5 cates Filling in the blanks Memphis Heritage honors Midtown Corridor Redevelopment Project organizers for their vision in urban rehabilitation and neighborhood conservation By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News In the late 1960s and early 1970s, ...