Whether it is a tax hike or a tax rate hike, Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr.’s proposed 28-cent increase in the city property tax rate has complicated the idea of a half-percent city sales tax hike to go on the ballot later this year if the property tax hike sticks.

2. Flinn, Harris Talk Schools Funding Prospects - Tuesday, March 12, 2013

For several weeks, it has been an undercurrent feeding the roots of the various branches of the tree that is the Shelby County schools merger.

The thought is that the city of Memphis will come up with some amount of funding for the consolidated school district once the schools consolidation crosses over into the new fiscal year that starts July 1.

3. Rose Parade Float Honors Life-Giving Donors - Thursday, December 13, 2012

Seventeen-year-old Lexie Davis was an outgoing, caring teenager who tried to see the good in everyone she met.

Her free-spirited nature shone through in her love for singing and belly dancing. And although she wasn’t too experienced at making meals from scratch, Davis could add a few extra ingredients to a frozen burrito and transform it into something of a culinary masterpiece.

4. Tigers Weather Elements, Past to Give Fuente First Victory - Friday, October 12, 2012

If the first victory of the Justin Fuente Era proves to be something of a turning point for the University of Memphis football program, it will be remembered differently in the days and years ahead.

5. McKesson to Pay $151M to Settle Drug-Pricing Suit - Monday, July 30, 2012

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Twenty-nine states have reached a $151 million settlement in a lawsuit alleging one of the country's largest drug wholesalers inflated prices for hundreds of prescription drugs, officials said Friday.

6. Events - Tuesday, March 20, 2012

The Better Business Bureau will host a breakfast seminar Tuesday, March 20, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the BBB, 3693 Tyndale Drive. Robert Sutton of Mass Mutual Financial Group will discuss government benefits and special needs planning. Cost is free for BBB-accredited businesses and $10 for guests. For reservations, call Susan Harris at 757-8617.

7. Events - Monday, March 19, 2012

The RISE Foundation’s Responsible Lending Collaborative will meet Monday, March 19, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 1548 Poplar Ave.

8. Events - Friday, March 16, 2012

Muslims in Memphis will hold a health fair and legal seminar Saturday, March 17, at 10 a.m. at Kate Sexton Community Center, 1235 Brown Ave. For more information, call 576-7070.

9. Villas at Cordova Complex Sells for $14.2M in Foreclosure - Tuesday, July 26, 2011

8546 Prestine Loop
Cordova, TN 38018
Sale Amount: $14.2 million

Sale Date: May 11, 2011

10. Concert Film Series Keeps Shine On Levitt Shell - Wednesday, June 29, 2011

A free outdoor film series will kick off this weekend at the Levitt Shell in Midtown Memphis’ Overton Park.

Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Radiohead, B.B. King, Neil Diamond, Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Joni Mitchell, Muddy Waters, U2 and the Rolling Stones are just some of the artists that will be featured in the series, which is presented by Indie Memphis and the Levitt Shell.

11. White Station Principal, Former School Administrator Indicted - Friday, August 20, 2010

The principal and former assistant principal of White Station High School have been indicted by the Shelby County grand jury for their failure to report to police an assault on a student during the 2009-2010 school year.

12. Harris Joins Transnetyx as VP of Sales - Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Michael Harris has joined Transnetyx, a genetic diagnostics company, as vice president of sales for the company’s pharmacogenomics division.

13. Oaktree Homes Defaults On 13 Lots, Five Homes - Thursday, July 22, 2010

Oaktree Homes LLC has defaulted on 13 lots and five homes in seven subdivisions, according to a pair of first-run foreclosure notices that appear in today’s print edition of The Daily News and also at The Daily News Online, www.memphisdailynews.com.

14. BancorpSouth Reclaims Three Vacant Properties - Wednesday, December 02, 2009

BancorpSouth Bank has bought back three parcels totaling 51.7 acres of land in a substitute trustee’s deed following a foreclosure. The Tupelo, Miss.-based bank paid $1.2 million for two pieces of farmland and one vacant residential lot – all in unincorporated Southeast Shelby County – on the courthouse steps Nov. 10 from substitute trustee David J. Harris of Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC.

15. Hope Foundation Sees Significant Donation Boost - Tuesday, November 24, 2009

The Hope Christian Community Foundation is celebrating Thanksgiving early with prayers of gratitude for the spirit of giving in Memphis, which has not faltered despite a prolonged recession.

The largest Christian community foundation in the United States, it has assets of about $55 million, but its strategy is to share that wealth rather than build endowments. It is on track to break records in 2009. For the first nine months of this year, the foundation has received $24 million, an increase of 18 percent from the same period a year ago.

16. Harris Sells School To Franchisee for $1.7M - Monday, November 09, 2009

After developing the land and building a day care center, R.S. Harris has sold The Goddard School franchise he brought to 509 E. Winchester Road in Collierville for $1.7 million. Harris’ limited liability company, R.S. Harris LLC, sold the recently completed 8,170-square-foot day care center to the school’s franchisee, Love for Learning LLC.

17. Mozart Mixes With 'Carol Burnett Moments' In Opera Memphis Show - Monday, November 02, 2009

Opera is one of the grander forms of high art, but on occasion, it’s just what some might call silly. The director of Opera Memphis’ season opener said to expect pure comedy from the company’s production of a Mozart classic.

18. Cherry Road Portfolio Auction Adjourned - Thursday, October 22, 2009

A secluded East Memphis office complex that once housed the local offices of Harrah’s Entertainment was scheduled to be auctioned Wednesday, but the lender adjourned the sale until noon Monday, said substitute trustee William P. Moss III of Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh PLLC.

19. Charges Against White Station Principals Deeply Rooted - Wednesday, October 07, 2009

When the school year began about two months ago, city school teachers and administrators across the city watched a video featuring Shelby County Dist. Atty. Gen. Bill Gibbons.

20. Principals Charged with Failure to Report Assault - Tuesday, October 06, 2009

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A Memphis high school principal and assistant principal have been charged with failure to report an assault against a student.

Shelby County District Attorney Bill Gibbons announced the charges on Monday against principal David Mansfield and assistant principal Eric Harris. They are charged with violation of duty to report, a misdemeanor.

21. White Station Principal and Asst. Principal Charged With Misdemeanor - Monday, October 05, 2009

The principal and assistant principal of White Station High School have been charged with failing to report an assault on a student at the East Memphis school.

District Attorney General Bill Gibbons announced the criminal charges Monday afternoon against Principal David Mansfield and Assistant Principal Eric Harris.

22. Events - Monday, December 01, 2008

The Engineers’ Club of Memphis Inc. will hold its weekly meeting and lunch today at 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Thomas P. Smith, District Commander, Memphis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will present arms. Cost is $14. No reservations are required.

23. Renasant Names Wiegert VP, Mortgage Production Manager - Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Michael Wiegert has been named vice president and mortgage production manager for Renasant Bank in Memphis.

24. Strip Clubs File Suit Against City, County - Thursday, February 07, 2008

Owners of seven Memphis strip clubs are taking the city and county to court over the recently enacted ordinance governing the clubs and the dancers who are their main attraction.

The latest legal skirmish in the nearly 40-year history of attempts to regulate and occasionally close down the clubs involves some new arguments.

25. Baptist Hospital Family Instrumental In Christensen's Later-Life Legal Career - Thursday, July 19, 2007

To use her own words, Laurie L. Christensen grew up "in a small town in the middle of the ocean."

That description of her hometown on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, could serve as a metaphor for Christensen's career. She started out working as a secretary for Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp. After meeting several people there who would become her mentors, she eventually became a paralegal and, ultimately, at the age of 37, decided to enter law school.

26. Going Green at The Daily News - Monday, May 21, 2007

Change is brewing at The Daily News.

No, the 121-year-old publishing company isn't altering the way it delivers business news and public records, but the paper is striving to become a more responsible corporate citizen by lessening its environmental footprint.

27. Entrepreneur, Football Star Dips ToeInto Whitehaven Development Pool - Thursday, April 19, 2007
     In high school and college, Terris Harris of Whitehaven made a name for himself on the football field by making timely interceptions and big tackles.
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28. Archived Article: Small Biz Focus - Wednesday, September 01, 2004
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Langston Helps Professionals Direct Their Futures

ANDY MEEK

The Daily News

Greg Langston wants to help corporate employees and high school and college students capitalize on their poten...

29. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, May 07, 2003
Sgt. Jackie Setliff

Sgt. Jackie Setliff of the Shelby County Sheriffs Office was chosen as Officer of the Year by the Optimist Club. A ceremony honoring Setliff begins at 10 a.m. today in the Sheriffs Conference Room, 201 Poplar Ave., ninth floor...

30. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, December 19, 2001
KyRic J KyRic J. Tucker joined Bean & Ison, CPAs and Consultants as a staff accountant. He earned a degree from Westminster College in Salt Lake City. Prior to joining the firm, he worked for a Salt Lake City certified public accounting firm, wh...

31. Archived Article: Govt Focus - Thursday, January 13, 2000
World-Class Music often starts World-class music in tune with Tennessee manufacturers By Carol Davis Special to The Daily News Each time country recording artist Chely Wright takes the stage, she is backed by more than her talented band she is buoye...

32. Archived Article: Tech Focus (web$$) - Wednesday, June 16, 1999
Campaigning hits Web waves Campaigning hits Web waves As politicians increasingly use the Internet to communicate with their constituents, they also will benefit from its power as a fund-raiser By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News As local city races plu...