TEACHERS, NOT SCHOOLS, TEACH. If you’re wondering how many pieces of notebook paper it takes to produce a truly impressive spitball, it’s 10, give or take.

Terry was occupying most of the rear corner, busily inserting one piece of notebook paper after another into his mouth. Known for both gross weight and behavior, Terry was larger and older than us; the former the result of being so fond of everything in the cafeteria that he went back again and again, and the latter the result of being so fond of several grades that he went back for those, too.

2. Milestone Celebration - Friday, October 26, 2012

In a few weeks, a quirky Midtown coffeehouse that brims over with culture, from the poetry readings to the bric-a-brac inside to the owner who loves a good poem and the J.J. Abrams TV series “Lost,” will celebrate a milestone.

3. Historically Hip - Thursday, September 13, 2012

There will be meandering crowds, hand-made art, funky tunes, political campaigning, locally sourced foods and a fireworks display.

More than 400 vendor booths are slated to celebrate this year’s 25th anniversary of the Cooper Young Festival on Saturday, Sept. 15, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the corner of Cooper Street and Young Avenue.

4. City Opens Employee Wellness Clinic - Wednesday, August 15, 2012

The city of Memphis Wednesday, Aug. 15, will open an Employee Wellness Clinic at 2714 Union Ave. Extended for employees, dependents and retirees covered by the city’s health care plan.

5. Tenn. Senate Passes Bill to Limit Lawsuit Payouts - Monday, May 16, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – Gov. Bill Haslam's proposal to limit lawsuit damages in Tennessee passed the Senate on Thursday despite passionate arguments from opponents that the measure would unfairly target victims.

6. Huff Becomes Enrollment VP at University of Memphis - Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Betty Huff has been named vice provost of enrollment services at the University of Memphis.

Huff previously served as acting dean and associate dean of students at the University of New Orleans, registrar at the University of Kentucky and vice chancellor for enrollment services and management at the University of California at Santa Barbara.

7. Official: Police at 'Dead End' in Ark. Car Bombing - Monday, February 09, 2009

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Detectives are "at a dead end" in their investigation of a bombing that injured the chairman of the state's medical board, a police chief said Friday.

No witnesses have come forward with information about who entered Dr. Trent Pierce's driveway to plant the homemade bomb, West Memphis Police Chief Robert Paudert told The Associated Press.

8. Memphis Carriages on Exhibit At Rivertown Gallery - Monday, October 02, 2006

Today

Rivertown Gallery presents "Memphis Carriages" through Oct. 31 at 119 S. Main St. The exhibition will feature paintings depicting horses and carriages, as well as local scenes. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 527-7573 or visit www.rivertowngallery.net.

9. Gift Shop Adds Unique Flavor to Cordova Home - Wednesday, July 06, 2005

If customers miss the sign out front, they might spy the miniature table under a tree in the front yard, set with an empty lemonade pitcher, four little glasses and a beautiful green plant. All that's missing from the scene are young children chasing each other around the spacious front lawn, all but ignoring their pretend afternoon tea party.

10. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, December 10, 2003
Chancellor Arnold Goldin and General Sessions Judges Phyllis Gardner and Gwen Rooks completed a Judicial Academy conducted by

Local Judges Complete State Judicial Academy Chancellor Arnold Goldin and General Sessions Judges Phyllis Gardner and Gw...

11. Archived Article: Mata (lead) - Tuesday, November 26, 2002
Cooper-Young businesses dont trust light rail plan

Cooper-Young business owners skeptical of MATA plan

By SUE KIRSTEIN

The Daily News

Plans to build a light rail system extension from Downtown to the airport have Cooper-Young area reside...

12. Archived Article: Marketplace - Monday, November 05, 2001
Super Terminal shows light at the end of the tunnel

Super Terminal-Memphis plans on hold for now

By MARY DANDO

The Daily News

A year is a long time in the Memphis intermodal world.

At this time last year, Memphis newspapers were repor...

13. Archived Article: Comm Focus - Friday, April 20, 2001
Calling all Olympic torch bearers Call goes out for local Olympic torchbearers By MARY DANDO The Daily News Calling all potential 2002 Olympic torchbearers the Salt Lake Organizing Committee and Memphis officials are seeking more than a few good peo...

14. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, February 27, 2001
Fourteen Crye-Leike sales associates received the certified premier properties specialist designation, which heightens their m Fourteen Crye-Leike sales associates received the certified premier properties specialist designation, which heightens the...

15. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, November 28, 2000
Seventeen Crye-Leike sales associates in Memphis recently completed a training course on marketing properties valued at $400,0 Seventeen Crye-Leike sales associates in Memphis recently completed a training course on marketing properties valued at $4...

16. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, November 24, 1999
Mary A Mary A. Cuyler has been promoted to audit manager of the Memphis office of BDO Seidman LLP. A certified public accountant, Cuyler is a graduate of the University of Memphis. Shannon Kloek of Hnedak Bobo Group Inc. has been elected president o...

17. Archived Article: Merry (lead) - Tuesday, March 24, 1998
By LAURIE JOHNSON Merry Cook catering plans move to larger facility By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News The Merry Cook catering company has outgrown its current facility and has started renovations on larger quarters at 2898 Perkins Ave. Merry Cook own...

18. Archived Article: Benchmark - Thursday, December 11, 1997
Mary W Mary W. Peete vs. Shelby County and Mayor James Rout. According to the suit, Peete began working for the Shelby County Sheriffs Department as a part-time clerk and worked her way up to a commanders position in which she was in charge of porti...

19. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, February 17, 1997
Feb Feb. 17 East Memphis Business and Professional Women will meet at the Lulu Grille, 565 Erin Drive. The speaker will be Maryanne Macdonald, director of short course instruction at the University of Memphis. Networking begins at 6 p.m. followed by...

20. Archived Article: Benchmark - Thursday, December 07, 1995
Benchmark Cases Mary Lynn Taylor vs. Promus Hotel Corporation. A repetitive stress injury is the basis for a workers compensation lawsuit filed by a former Promus employee. The plaintiff claims she suffered accidental injuries arising out of and in ...

21. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, November 08, 1995
11/8 Memos Holland Burns has been promoted to catering and conference manager for The Peabody Hotel. Burns previously served as the hotels executive conference center manager. She attended Christian Brothers University. Dawn Dugan has been named pub...