WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week by 8,000 to a seasonally adjusted 355,000, a possible sign of a healing job market. But officials cautioned that the figures were distorted by Superstorm Sandy.

2. Fewer Auto Closings Reduce US Unemployment Claims - Friday, July 13, 2012

The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits plunged last week. But a big reason was that some automakers skipped their traditional summer shutdowns to keep up with demand, leading to fewer temporary layoffs of autoworkers.

3. Verizon Strike Boosts Unemployment Aid Requests - Friday, August 26, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – Thousands of Verizon workers on strike pushed the number of people seeking unemployment benefits last week to its highest level in a month.

But excluding the work stoppage, layoffs appear to be stabilizing. That should help ease fears that the economy is on the verge of a recession.

4. July Home Building Slips After Early-Summer Bump - Wednesday, August 17, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. builders broke ground on fewer single-family houses in July, leaving home construction at depressed levels.

The Commerce Department said Tuesday that builders began work on a seasonally adjusted 604,000 homes last month, a 1.5 percent decrease from June. That's half the 1.2 million homes per year that economists say must be built to sustain a healthy housing market.

5. Automakers Rebound in July to Lift Factory Output - Wednesday, August 17, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. automakers rebounded in July to boost factory production by the most since the Japan crisis. But builders broke ground on fewer single-family houses, leaving home construction at depressed levels.

6. Service Sector Growth Accelerates in September - Wednesday, October 06, 2010

NEW YORK (AP) – The U.S. service sector, the nation's predominant employer, expanded in September for a ninth straight month, although the growth has not been consistent enough to dent the high unemployment rate.

7. Couple Puts Romance in Southern Comfort Food - Monday, June 22, 2009

A Jill Scott song could have inspired the menu and atmosphere inside The Upper Crust.

Smooth jazz, golden colors and soulful cuisine make it the kind of place where comfort food is served with style. Husband and wife Arthur and Tina Seay said they are big fans of the songstress who wails out her love for her man by telling him what she’ll cook. The Seays just opened the restaurant at 326 S. Cleveland St. All the items on its lunch and dinner menus are less than $10.

8. McDowell Named Radiology Director At Methodist University Hospital - Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Tina McDowell has been promoted to director of radiology at Methodist University Hospital. She served as the manager of diagnostic radiology at MUH for the past six years.

9. UT Medical Group Names Truitt VP of Information Systems - Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Jill Truitt has been appointed vice president of information systems and chief information officer at UT Medical Group.

Truitt formerly was information services director and program director for Allina Hospitals and Clinics in Minneapolis. She has more than 25 years of experience in health care information technology and management.

10. Events - Friday, November 10, 2006

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence offers a brown bag lunch workshop, "Building a Team That Likes to Work Together," today from noon to 2 p.m. at the Assisi Foundation of Memphis, 515 Erin Drive. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Visit www.npexcellence.org to register.

11. Community Foundation Offers Business Planning Workshop - Monday, November 06, 2006

Nov. 7

The Memphis Regional Chamber holds its Chamber Ambassadors meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at BRIDGES Inc., 477 N. Fifth St. Call Sally Minor Cook at 543-3546 or visit www.memphischamber.com for more information.

12. Kobernus Joins MAAR As Governmental Affairs Director - Wednesday, August 02, 2006

Aubrie Rhodes Kobernus has joined Memphis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR) as governmental affairs director. Kobernus received a master's degree in business administration from George Washington University in Washington, D.C., in May 2006. While pursuing her degree, she interned with NeighborWorks America and New Century Financial Corp., focusing on the mortgage and housing industry.

13. Among Other Events, Collierville Hosts Fireworks Extravaganza Today - Monday, July 03, 2006

July 3

The Town of Collierville holds an Independence Day Celebration from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in H.W. Cox Jr. Park, 440 W. Powell Road. A fireworks show is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 853-3225.

14. Johnson Draws Praise for Communications Tactics - Wednesday, January 18, 2006

The Public Relations Society of America's Memphis chapter has named Memphis City Schools superintendent Carol Johnson as its Communicator of the Year for 2005. Johnson accepted the honor at the organization's January chapter meeting. PRSA presents the award annually to a respected member of the community who invests time or talent in communicating a specific message to public audiences. Johnson replaced superintendent Johnnie Watson after his retirement in 2003. She had served as superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools since 1997.

15. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, March 26, 2001
Calendar of events: June 5 11 Calendar of events: March 26-April 1 March 26 The Federalist Society Memphis Lawyers Chapter is hosting a book signing with University of Mississippi School of Law professor Ronald J. Rychlak. He will discuss his latest...

16. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, March 19, 2001
Calendar of events: June 5 11 Calendar of events: March 19-March 25 March 19 Consumer Credit Counseling Service offers a free seminar on establishing or re-establishing credit, credit reports and cutting the cost of using credit from 6 p.m. to 7:30 ...

17. Archived Article: Law Briefs - Thursday, October 17, 1996
James T James T. Bland Jr. was elected president of the Memphis & Shelby County Bar Foundation at its recent annual meeting. Other officers include vice president George S. Petkoff, secretary David J. Harris and treasurer Susan R. Gregory. Membe...