Make-A-Wish Mid-South will host Wine for Wishes Thursday, Feb. 28, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at The Cadre, 149 Monroe Ave. The fundraiser will include food and wine pairings, a silent auction and live music by The Will Tucker Band. Visit midsouth.wish.org.

2. CashSaver Trades Hands for $3.2 Million - Friday, December 28, 2012

The CashSaver in Midtown has traded hands. 

Kansas City, Kan.-based Super Market Developers Inc. bought the 69,017-square-foot building at 1620 Madison Ave. at Avalon Street from 1620 Madison LLC for $3.2 million. Fred Monks III, president/chief manager of 1620 Madison LLC, signed the special warranty deed.

3. Michigan House Approves Right-to-Work Limiting Unions - Wednesday, December 12, 2012

LANSING, Mich. (AP) – The Michigan House approved the first of two right-to-work bills Tuesday that would weaken union power in the historical labor stronghold as hundreds of protesters rallied at the Capitol.

4. Commercial Advisors Hires Ewen as Controller - Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Erika Ewen has joined Cushman & Wakefield/Commercial Advisors Asset Services LLC as controller. Ewen will direct the accounting department in all accounting functions and financial reporting of Commercial Advisors Asset Services as well as all property management clients.

5. Ciaramitaro Joins Grace-St. Luke’s as School Counselor - Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Licensed clinical social worker Courtney Ciaramitaro has joined Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal School as school counselor. She will work primarily with middle school students.

Hometown: Memphis

6. Council Delays Anti-Discrimination Ordinance - Thursday, September 20, 2012

When the Memphis City Council got to the real intent this week of the latest version of an anti-discrimination ordinance it has been debating off and on for two years, it wasn’t just a decision about including “sexual orientation” in the wording.

7. School Board Votes Not To Renew Cash's Contract - Wednesday, June 20, 2012

The countywide school board voted Tuesday, June 19, not to renew the contract of Memphis City Schools superintendent Dr. Kriner Cash past August 2013 when it is scheduled to run out.

The 14-8 vote came during two back-to-back school board meetings covering five hours in which the board also agreed to talk more about a process for selecting the superintendent of the consolidated school system to come at a meeting next week.

8. Southland Sells Parcels To Bank For $1 Million - Friday, April 13, 2012

A Downtown property that real estate investor Terry Lynch once planned for residential and retail space was sold back to the lender for slightly less than $1 million.

9. 100 Years of Design - Thursday, March 15, 2012

Evans Taylor Foster Childress, which celebrates its centennial in March, can trace its origins to two distinguished Memphis architectural firms.

10. Uninsured Turn to Daily Deal Sites for Health Care - Monday, January 02, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – The last time Mark Stella went to the dentist he didn't need an insurance card. Instead, he pulled out a Groupon.

Stella, a small business owner, canceled his health insurance plan more than three years ago when his premium rose to more than $400 a month. He considered himself healthy and decided that he was wasting money on something that he rarely used.

11. Schools Get Fresh Start With New Board - Monday, October 03, 2011

The separate Memphis City Schools and Shelby County Schools boards are no more when the end of September rolls over into October.

And the 23 members of the countywide Shelby County Schools board take the oath of office Monday, Oct. 3 at the MCS auditorium.

12. Morgan Keegan Settles Fraud Claim, Sale Possible - Thursday, June 23, 2011

Regulators have announced a roughly $200 million settlement with Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc. in a fraud case several agencies brought against the firm last year.

13. Morgan Keegan Settles Fraud Claim, Sale Possible - Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Regulators have announced a roughly $200 million settlement with Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc. in a fraud case several agencies brought against the firm last year.

14. Olin Moving East Alton Plant to Mississippi - Friday, November 05, 2010

EAST ALTON, Ill. (AP) – Despite the urging of two federal lawmakers, Olin Corp. says it is moving an ammunition plant and 1,000 jobs from Illinois to Mississippi.

15. Losing Candidates File Suit Over Election Results - Thursday, August 26, 2010

Before the polls closed Aug. 5, a clearly dismayed Shelby County Election Commission chairman Bill Giannini talked about the inevitability of some aspect of holding an election going wrong.

16. Dewald Selected to Chair Life and Health Insurance Foundation - Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Jack Dewald will serve as chairman of the board for the Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education.

Dewald is president and owner of Agency Services Inc.

17. Events - Tuesday, December 01, 2009

The Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a seminar series for business owners and executives today from 7:45 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Community Room of Baptist Rehabilitation Germantown, 2100 Exeter Road. Cost is $10. Breakfast will be provided. For reservations, call 755-1200.

18. Events - Monday, November 30, 2009

The Memphis Public Library and Information Center Board of Trustees will meet today at 2 p.m. at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave. For more information, call 415-2846.

19. Music of Duke Ellington To Kick Start BPACC Showcase Season - Monday, August 31, 2009

The Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center (BPACC) kicks off its Showcase season with a tribute concert of the utmost sophistication. Jazz and blues singer Joyce Cobb and pianist Donald Brown will host a “Symphonic All-Duke Ellington Night” Saturday at 8 p.m.

20. Memphis Music Foundation Elects Bell Chairman - Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Al Bell has been elected the new chairman of the Memphis Music Foundation.
Under Bell’s direction, the foundation will continue to provide education, strategic planning and promotional opportunities to the Memphis music industry.
Bell is the former chairman and owner of Stax Records and former president of Motown Records. Bell has worked with artists such as Booker T and the MG’s, Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Albert King, Rufus Thomas, Isaac Hayes and Richard Pryor.

21. Real Estate Commission Issues Insurance Fines - Thursday, June 18, 2009

During its May meeting, the Tennessee Real Estate Commission slapped more fines on real estate agents who failed to maintain errors and omissions insurance.

Eleven agents received fines for not having the insurance. The commission at its April meeting had fined more than 70 agents for failing to maintain the insurance.

22. U of M’s Preza Receives $740K Award for Research - Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Dr. Chrysanthe Preza has received a more than $740,000 National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Award for her research to improve live cell imaging. Preza is an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Memphis’ Herff College of Engineering.

23. Saint Francis Weight Loss Center Appoints Weaver Medical Director - Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Virginia Weaver has been appointed medical director of the Saint Francis Center for Surgical Weight Loss.

24. Dillihunt Joins Southeast Community Capital - Wednesday, December 03, 2008

Craig Dillihunt has joined nonprofit financial institution Southeast Community Capital as assistant fund manager for the Memphis Business Opportunity Fund, a partnership between the city of Memphis, local banks and SCC.

25. Boyle’s Halperin Receives Realtors Commercial Alliance Award - Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Mark Halperin of Boyle Investment Co. has received the 2008 Realtors Commercial Alliance National Award from the Realtors Commercial Alliance.

26. AIG Repays More of $85 Billion Fed Loan - Monday, November 10, 2008

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - American International Group Inc. reduced the amount it owes the U.S. government by another $2.3 billion as the insurer continues to use the Federal Reserve's new commercial-paper-funding program.

27. Pera to Serve on Advisory Board Of Miller-Becker Institute - Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Lucian T. Pera, a partner at the Memphis office of Adams and Reese LLP, has been invited to serve on the Advisory Board of the Miller-Becker Institute for Professional Responsibility.

The Institute provides programs and activities to enhance ethical awareness among those who practice, adjudicate, teach and study law.

28. Ethics Ordinance Continues At Commission Forefront - Friday, October 26, 2007

They never received their free tickets to University of Memphis football games and the university doesn't offer freebies for basketball games.

So, it would appear members of the Shelby County Board of Commissioners are hoping for a quiet off-season after a controversial tweaking of the four-month-old ethics ordinance covering county government.

29. County CommissionDiscusses Bus Retrofitting - Monday, October 22, 2007
     The Shelby County Board of Commissioners today will discuss a resolution for the retrofitting of Shelby County Schools buses to help reduce transportation-based air pollution emissions.
     

30. China Manufacturers Alliance Sets Up in Memphis - Wednesday, October 03, 2007

Memphis is often lauded for being a cultural and commercial crossroads.

It's a place where various forms of music - country, western, blues and gospel - converged in the 1950s to bring rock 'n' roll to the world.

31. Peace is a Jam Session Not to Be Missed - Friday, May 11, 2007

I don't consider myself a religious person - at least not in recent years - but I do have a favorite prayer that serves as the last bastion of my Catholic upbringing.

It's attributed to St. Francis of Assisi. Born in 1181 or 1182 in Italy, St. Francis is the founder of the Franciscan Order of priests. He would have been my patron saint if I'd ever made my confirmation, one of the seven sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church. The others include baptism, confession, communion, marriage, holy orders and last rites.

32. Goldstein Named MAAR Associate of the Year - Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Crye-Leike Realtors associate Pat Goldstein has been awarded the 2006 Realtor Associate of the Year Award by the Memphis Area Association of Realtors. Goldstein has worked as an agent for 23 years and specializes in residential, relocation, first-time homebuyers and new home real estate sales.

33. Mayor Herenton's Executive Assistant Moves to MLGW - Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Gale Jones Carson has been named director of corporate communications for Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division. In her new executive-level position, she will report directly to MLGW president and CEO Joseph Lee III. She previously was executive assistant to Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton.

34. Blotner Named Communications Specialist for Impact Marketing - Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Jonathan D. Blotner has joined Impact Marketing as a corporate communications specialist. In his new role, Blotner will head all public relations efforts within the company, assist in research and development of new business, as well as create new interactive media opportunities for Impact's clients. Blotner formerly was CEO and media director of J. Blotner Advertising & PR in New Orleans.

35. It Takes Strong Leadership to Lead a City - and Williams Appears to be the Ultimate Groomer - Friday, July 07, 2006

What makes a great city? David Williams, the new president and CEO of Leadership Memphis, hasn't completely answered that question yet, but he's got some ideas.

"You make a great Memphis by building great leaders," Williams said.

36. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, October 06, 2004
Joseph Lee Makes Appointments to Management Team

AutoZone Announces Organizational Changes

AutoZone Inc. hired Jim Shea to the position of executive vice president, merchandising and marketing. Shea most recently worked for Party City. In addi...

37. Archived Article: Special Report (lead) - Tuesday, September 21, 2004
Andy Meek

Courts Busy Despite Push for Mediation

Circuit, Probate, General Sessions filings increase in 2004

ANDY MEEK

The Daily News

The number of case filings in four local courts during the first eight months of 2004 didnt see much...

38. Archived Article: Real Recap - Tuesday, March 16, 2004
3100 Bellbrook Drive

St. Clair Foods Plans to Expand

3100 Bellbrook Drive

Memphis, TN 38116

Cost: $3.4 million

Buyer: York Properties LLC

Seller: APF Bellbrook Industrial Inc.

Property: A 108,000-square-foot building and 11 acre...

39. Archived Article: Real Estate Recap - Tuesday, September 30, 2003
Trinity Lakes sold for $21

Trinity Lakes Sells for $21.7 Million Trinity Lakes Apartments

1355 E. Club Parkway

Cost: $21.7 million

Buyer: C-C Trinity Lakes, a Delaware limited liability company

Seller: EQR-Watson, an Illinois general ...

40. Archived Article: Real Review - Tuesday, June 17, 2003
Real estate agents mark 25 years of service

Real estate agents mark 25 years of service

A testimonial to a companys integrity is the length of time its employees work there, said Harold E. Crye, Crye-Leike Realtors chief executive officer.

...

41. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, October 23, 2002
Marie Burgess, Marissa Mulhern, Elaine Wunderlich and Vince Mashburn joined Askew Hargraves Harcourt & Associates Inc

Seven attorneys from Burch, Porter & Johnson were included in the 2003-2004 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. C. T...

42. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, May 01, 2002
Drs Sue Harpole has been named the new vice chancellor for development at the UT Health Science Center. She earned bachelors and masters degrees from Mississippi State University. Harpole was assistant vice chancellor for financial aid at UT from 19...

43. Archived Article: Mcdp (lead) - Thursday, October 25, 2001
By JENNIFER MURLEY

Development, growth

focus of MCDP forum

By JENNIFER MURLEY
The Daily News
The Memphis Community Development Partnership along with the Community Development Council is hosting a work force development forum to...

44. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, October 11, 2000
Memphis Inter-Faith Association recently announced its board of directors for 2000-2001 Memphis Inter-Faith Association recently announced its board of directors for 2000-2001. The executive committee is Julie Raines, chair; Rabbi Harry Danziger, vi...

45. Archived Article: Attorney Graph - Tuesday, February 16, 1999
Attorney Attorney Judgments Amount ------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------------------- Gordon & Feldbaum 226 $220,174.79 Baer Baer & Baer 220 $348,622.30 Mccullough Law Firm ...

46. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, December 16, 1998
SCB Computer Technology Names Equity Inns Inc. has added three members to its board of directors: Raymond E. Schultz, retired chairman and chief executive officer of Promus Hotel Corp.; Howard A. Silver, president and chief operating officer of Equi...

47. Archived Article: Gov't - Monday, October 19, 1998
Preliminary designs to restore the cobblestones and a resolution to lease part of a city park to an oil refinery top the agenda for the Memphis City Council meeting Tuesday Park, cobblestones plans top City Council agenda By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily ...

48. Archived Article: Gov't (lead) - Friday, October 02, 1998
South Memphis residents will gather Saturday at a neighborhood church in what seems to be shaping up as a classic David and Goliath battle between industrial use and preservation of public lands Project opponents rally to oppose park project By KATH...

49. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, August 05, 1998
SCB Computer names officer Jeffrey Cobb has been named chief operating officer and Michael Hirschey named executive vice president of outsourcing and enterprise resource planning services at SCB Computer Technology Inc. Cobb joined SCB in 1983 and s...

50. Archived Article: Comm Focus - Friday, June 19, 1998
Community-based medicine is a trend that is taking hold of cities and towns around the country and world, and Memphis is no exception.     Local initiatives assess and address community health risks   By STACEY PETSCHAUER The Daily Ne...

51. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, June 25, 1997
Joseph Kyles, an assistant professor of education at Shelby State Community College, has been elected to serve as president of the Tennessee Young Democrats Joseph Kyles, an assistant professor of education at Shelby State Community College, has bee...

52. Archived Article: Other Mormons Chg - Friday, June 06, 1997
By CAMILLE H Area church builds smaller facility on Brunswick By CAMILLE H. GAMBLE The Daily News Construction will start this week on an 11,000-square-foot church at 3548 Brunswick Road. The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints s...

53. Archived Article: Vesta Awards Lj - Wednesday, September 25, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Trinity Group wins top Vesta awards By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News When Memphis home building newcomers the Trinity Group decided to debut their talents at this years Vesta Home Show, little did they know just how big an impression t...

54. Archived Article: Benchmark Cases - Thursday, October 12, 1995
Benchmark Cases Benchmark Cases Gwendolyn D. White, Carla R. Williams and Belinda Thompson vs. Joseph L. Cornelius, Tennessee Technology Center at Memphis, Tennessee Board of Regents. A group of current and former employees of Tennessee Technology C...