I have one fool-proof method for filling out my NCAA Tournament bracket. I go straight to the 1 vs. 16 games and advance all of the No. 1s into the next round. Seeing as how a No. 1 seed has never lost to a No. 16 seed, this has never failed me.

2. Hotel Chisca Gets New Owners, Art Facelift - Tuesday, October 30, 2012

The chain-link fence surrounding the dilapidated Hotel Chisca in Downtown Memphis is a little bit easier on the eyes as of Saturday, Oct. 27.

That’s because it now boasts 30 colorful banners created by students of St. Louis Catholic School, under the leadership of art teacher Robin Durden. The art exhibit, “Memphis Music Icons,” pays tribute to the Hotel Chisca’s legacy of being the location where Elvis Presley was first played on Dewey Phillips’ “Red, Hot and Blue” radio show from the WHBQ studios in 1954.

3. Hotel Chisca Gets New Owners, Art Facelift - Monday, October 29, 2012

The chain link fence surrounding the dilapidated Hotel Chisca in Downtown Memphis is a little bit easier on the eyes as of Saturday, Oct. 27.

That’s because it now boasts 30 colorful banners created by students of St. Louis Catholic School, under the leadership of art teacher Robin Durden. The art exhibit, “Memphis Music Icons,” pays tribute to the Hotel Chisca’s legacy of being the location where Elvis Presley was first played on Dewey Phillips’ “Red, Hot and Blue” radio show from the WHBQ studios in 1954.

4. Bar Launches Health Care Law Section - Thursday, October 25, 2012

The Memphis Bar Association has a new section of attorneys dedicated specifically to health care law.

The bar’s newly formed Health Law Section held its organizational meeting Oct. 17 at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Officers were chosen at that time, including Robyn Diaz, deputy general counsel at St. Jude, who led the effort to form the section and who was nominated as the first chair.

5. Events - Friday, October 12, 2012

The Memphis/Mid-South chapter of the Federal Bar Association will present the 2012 annual federal practice seminar Friday, Oct. 12, from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, 1 N. Front St. Contact Mary Morris at mmorris@bpjlaw.com or 524-5144.

6. Oxford Tourism-Related Taxes at Record Levels - Monday, July 23, 2012

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Oxford tourism-related taxes hit an all-time high in April.

Figures presented at Wednesday's Oxford Tourism Council meeting showed the hotel and motel tax for April 2012 climbed 27 percent compared to the month of April in 2011 with $22,838 in taxes collected.

7. Levy Named Assistant Dean in U of M School of Public Health - Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Dr. Marian Levy has been named assistant dean of students and public health practice for the University of Memphis School of Public Health. Levy is also an associate professor in the school and is the current president of the Tennessee Public Health Association.

8. Report: Countrywide Won Influence With Discounts - Friday, July 06, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – The former Countrywide Financial Corp., whose subprime loans helped start the nation's foreclosure crisis, made hundreds of discount loans to buy influence with members of Congress, congressional staff, top government officials and executives of troubled mortgage giant Fannie Mae, according to a House report.

9. FDA Probes Safety Issues With Metal Hip Implants - Tuesday, June 26, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – Metal hip replacements implanted in a half-million Americans may be failing earlier than expected, but it could be years before U.S. health regulators have a clear picture of the scope of the problem.

10. Petrinjak Joins Burch Porter Law Firm as Associate - Thursday, June 14, 2012

One of the newest additions to the ranks of the law firm of Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC sought the firm out in the first place for a simple reason.

11. $7.5 Million Permit App Filed for Fieldstone Apts. - Tuesday, June 05, 2012

7986 Tournament Drive
Memphis, TN 38125

Permit Cost: $7.5 million

Permit Date: Applied May 2012

Owner: Fieldstone Apartments III Co.

Contractor: Patton & Taylor Construction Co.

12. Tdap Vaccination Required for Miss. 7th Graders - Tuesday, April 10, 2012

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – The Mississippi State Department of Health will require the Tdap vaccination for all students entering 7th grade beginning with the 2012-13 school year.

The Tdap vaccine – tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis – had previously been a recommended vaccination for the age group since 2006. Forty-one other states have already implemented this particular vaccination requirement.

13. Effort to Repeal Voter ID Law Fails in Tenn. Senate - Wednesday, March 28, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) – A proposal to repeal Tennessee's new voter ID law has stalled in the Legislature after being killed by a Senate panel on Tuesday.

Members of the Senate State and Local Government Committee voted 3-6 against the measure sponsored by Senate Democratic Caucus Chairman Lowe Finney of Jackson. The companion bill was to be heard in a similar committee later in the House.

14. Irish Stories - Monday, March 19, 2012

Throughout the nation’s history, millions of Irish men and women – in an effort to escape poverty, famine, joblessness and English oppression at home – made the journey across the Atlantic seeking fresh starts in the “land of opportunity.”

15. By Any Other Name … - Thursday, March 01, 2012

A couple of weeks ago, I devoted almost an entire column to one item of viewer mail. No one complained, so I might as well do it again. Less than a week after hearing from Carole Hanna of Memphis, I heard from Daphine Craig:

16. Marty Regan Blends Civic, Community Duties - Thursday, December 15, 2011

When Marty Regan looks out from his penthouse view at One Commerce Square, he sees an array of public and private partnerships that wouldn’t have been possible without real estate attorneys.

17. Nominees Named for State Education Awards - Wednesday, August 10, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – The Tennessee Department of Education has announced nominees for 2011 principal and supervisor of the year.

The principal nominees are: Evangeline Montgomery, Blountville Elementary; David Watts, Sweetwater High; Karen Hollis, Ganns Middle Valley Elementary, Hamilton County; Geeta McMillan, Cassville Elementary, White County; Larry Brown, J.E. Woody Elementary, Maury County; Debbie Bogdan, Discovery School, Dickson County; Teresa Jackson, Martin Elementary; Ricky Catlett, West Middle, Jackson-Madison County; Rita White, Riverwood Elementary.

18. Emerald Apts. Suit Settled, Properties Resold - Thursday, August 04, 2011

A $28 million lawsuit involving a trio of apartment complexes in Southeast Memphis settled on undisclosed terms last week, around the same time the original owner bought the properties back through three multimillion-dollar warranty deeds.

19. Leadership Memphis Announces Board Members - Wednesday, July 06, 2011

Leadership Memphis has announced new board members and officers for its new fiscal year.

The officers and executive committee include Eric Robertson, chair; Beverly Jordan, vice chair; Bryan Ford, treasurer; Veronica Coleman Davis, secretary; Chris McLean, immediate past chair; Jeff Gaudino, alumni chair; Christine Munson, development chair; Lemoyne Robinson, program chair; and Jeane Chapman, marketing chair.

20. Doctors Express Takes Waiting Out of Clinic Visits - Friday, June 10, 2011

Long waits at the doctor’s office might just be a thing of the past. Doctors Express, the nation’s first urgent care franchise, opened its first location in Memphis six months ago at 5475 Poplar Ave., and so far it is delivering on its goal to be an alternative to the lengthy delays associated with doctor’s office and emergency room visits.

21. U.S. Attorney Announces Appointments - Wednesday, May 11, 2011

U.S. Attorney for West Tennessee Ed Stanton has completed a reorganization of the federal prosecutor’s office that began last year with the establishment of supervisors for criminal and civil appeals as well as the establishment of a civil rights unit.

22. Memphis Pride Signs Lease At Trinity Ridge - Friday, May 06, 2011

An up-and-coming Mid-South cheer and tumbling company has signed a new lease to expand its business, a move that will benefit the facility’s students and parents alike.

Memphis Pride is relocating from a 5,000-square-foot space in Cordova Industrial Park to 16,080-square-foot lease at 7740 B Trinity Road, suite 126.

23. Rogers Named Director Of Germantown Athletic Club - Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Phil Rogers has joined Germantown Athletic Club as director. Rogers will oversee all daily operations of the club.

Hometown: West Danville, Vt.

Education: B.S. in Exercise Science, University of Mississippi

24. Events - Tuesday, April 05, 2011

Jackson Lewis LP will present a continuing legal education program titled “Best Practices and legal Tips in Conducting Workplace Investigations” Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at The Racquet Club of Memphis, 5111 Sanderlin Ave. Breakfast and registration begin at 8 a.m. To register, contact Jill Edwards at 462-2605 or edwardsj@jacksonlewis.com.

25. Events - Monday, April 04, 2011

The April 4th Foundation will hold its 11th Annual Commemorative Awards Banquet Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. Civil rights activist Charles Patrick will receive the Open Door Award. The I Am A Man award recipient and keynote speaker will be Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright. For more information or tickets, call 859-3364.

26. Book Takes Look at Local Health Care - Wednesday, February 09, 2011

As the national battle over the future of American health care legislation rages, the Memphis Medical Society has published a comprehensive look into the extensive history of an industry deeply rooted in the city’s commerce and culture.

27. Wolfchase Auto Dealer Site Sells for $4M - Friday, February 04, 2011

A Wolfchase auto dealership facility is officially changing hands and names.

First Tennessee Trust Department has bought the 48,085-square-foot auto dealership formerly known as Cadillac SAAB of Memphis, 7727 U.S. 64, for $4 million.

28. New Miss. Tourism Push: 'Find Your True South' - Thursday, February 03, 2011

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi is revamping its tourism promotions with a new slogan: "Find Your True South."

Mississippi Development Authority director Gray Swoope unveiled the new marketing campaign Wednesday at the Capitol.

29. Events - Friday, January 07, 2011

Rotary Club of Memphis Central will meet Friday from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Racquet Club of Memphis, 5111 Sanderlin Ave. Mei Ann Chen, conductor of Memphis Symphony Orchestra, will speak. Cost is free for members and first-time guests and $25 for returning guests and visiting members. For reservations, call Karen Shea at 683-9099.

30. Events - Thursday, January 06, 2011

The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art will screen Woody Allen’s latest film “You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger” Thursday at 7 p.m. at the museum, 1934 Poplar Ave. Tickets are $6 for members and $8 for nonmembers. For tickets or more information, call 544-6208.

31. Apperson Crump Continues Legacy With Growth - Thursday, January 06, 2011

These days, there’s a lot that’s new at the city’s oldest continuously operating law firm.

Developments within the past few weeks at Apperson Crump, a venerable firm founded the same year the U.S. Civil War ended, include new attorney hires, the acquisition of another law firm and the development of an affiliation for referral work with yet another firm.

32. Abdus-Salaam Joins Methodist South’s Orthopedic Group - Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Dr. Sharif A. Abdus-Salaam has joined Methodist South Hospital’s orthopedic group located in the Memphis Shoulder and Orthopedic Surgery practice.

Hometown: Port Saint Lucie, Fla.
Education/Work experience: Bachelor’s degree from Southern University in Baton Rouge, La., and doctorate of medicine from Howard University in Washington, D.C. Completed orthopedic surgery residency at Howard University Hospital and a fellowship of shoulder and upper extremity surgery from California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco.
Family: Wife, Sayyida, a family medicine resident at (the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Saint Francis Family Medicine); daughters: Amirah, 2, and Sidraah, 10 months.
Last book: “Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson.”
Music: Neo-Soul, Hip Hop, R&B, Delta Blues.
What activities do you enjoy outside of work? Bass fishing, family time, watching college football, bike riding, mentoring.
What talent do you wish you had? Tap dancing.
Who has had the greatest influence on you? My parents and my high school JROTC instructor.
Why did you pursue a career in medicine? My love for math and science growing up led me to study mechanical engineering in college. After college I developed an interest in orthopedics from talking with friends and having multiple orthopedic procedures. I love helping people get their lives back from injury and/or disease. Orthopedic surgery is a great blend of engineering, medicine and art.
What drew you to Methodist Hospital? Warm and inviting people. Great practice opportunity. Organization seemed to be committed to health of everyone in the community.
What do you most enjoy about your work? I enjoy seeing a solution to a patient’s problem in my mind’s eye and then using principles of medicine, surgery, engineering and orthopedics to give them their life back. Being able to do a job you enjoy and help others is truly a blessing.

33. Action! We Belong in the Movies - Friday, August 06, 2010

Gene Hackman has a big head.

I’m not talking ego, the man really does have a head the size of a medicine ball. I know because I stood next to him one morning in Court Square chatting about the Hebe Fountain. Okay, he wasn’t actually talking to me, he was talking to the little guy on the other side of him – Tom Cruise. Maybe 5-7, depending on his shoes. They were here shooting “The Firm.”

34. BP: No Oil Leaking Into Gulf From Busted Well - Friday, July 16, 2010

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A tightly fitted cap was successfully keeping oil from gushing into the Gulf of Mexico for the first time in three months, BP said Thursday. The victory — long awaited by weary residents along the coast — is the most significant milestone yet in BP's effort to control one of the worst environmental disasters in U.S. history.

35. Retired Miss. Chief Justice Dan Lee Dies at 84 - Wednesday, May 12, 2010

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Retired Mississippi Supreme Court Chief Justice Dan Lee has died after a lengthy illness.

The Clarion-Ledger reports Lee died Sunday of complications of Parkinson's Disease, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He was 84.

36. Inside The Priest Files: Documents reveal 50 years of abuse, cover-ups in Memphis diocese - Monday, April 12, 2010

John Doe and his family watched 1999 change to the year 2000 in Memphis.

They were visitors to the city, here for a family medical emergency.

Looking back on it seven years later, Doe would remember “mentally trying to see if the world was going to end because everybody was scared something was going to happen.”

37. Diocese Struggled With Approach, Court Docs Show - Thursday, April 08, 2010

The Catholic Diocese of Memphis had, by the mid-1990s, adopted a policy of suspending priests accused of child sexual abuse and sending them for counseling, as well as providing counseling for their victims.

38. Judicial Nominating Commission Seeks Leader - Thursday, February 04, 2010

The state commission that recommends finalists for judicial vacancies has a vacancy of its own.

Bill Young of Chattanooga is acting chairman of the Judicial Nominating Commission following the resignation of former JNC Chairman David Bautista of Johnson City.

39. Events - Friday, October 30, 2009

The Dixon Gallery and Gardens will host Brewer’s Feast today at 6 p.m. at the Dixon, 4339 Park Ave. Five all-grain ales will be paired with gourmet food. Reservations are required. Cost is $50 for members and $60 for nonmembers. For more information, call 761-5250.

40. School Security Guard Shoots Car of Mayor’s Wife - Thursday, September 24, 2009

A Memphis City Schools security guard used his black and gray Smith and Wesson .40-caliber gun to fire two shots at a pair of pit bull dogs near an MCS office Tuesday afternoon.

One of the shots missed and hit a parked car, a 2002 Buick Century belonging to Memphis Mayor Pro Tem Myron Lowery’s wife, Mary. She works inside the MCS north area office at 3782 Jackson Ave. where the guard observed two pit bulls roaming, according to a Memphis Police Department incident report.

41. Landmark Community Bank Names Newell Chairman of Board - Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Chuck Newell has been elected chairman of the board of directors of Landmark Community Bank and will be based in Landmark’s Collierville branch.

Newell brings more than 28 years of banking experience to the board and currently serves as the president and CEO of Merchants and Planters Bancshares.

42. Silver Screen Tribute: With movie and more, Smith family honors memory - Monday, November 19, 2007

A few weeks after her sister died in 2005, Molly Smith bought a copy of Cecelia Ahern's debut novel "P.S. I Love You" on a whim. Swept up in the story of a grieving young widow who comes to terms with her husband's death, she ultimately read it several times over.

43. Catholic Diocese Settles Lawsuits - Thursday, August 23, 2007

The Catholic Diocese of Memphis has settled three lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse by two priests. Confirmation of the settlements and dismissals last month come a week after two new lawsuits were filed alleging a fourth instance of child sexual abuse by a priest named in three other lawsuits and the rape of an adult by another priest.

44. Baker Donelson AttorneysHonored by Chambers USA - Friday, June 22, 2007
     The 2007 edition of business lawyer directory Chambers USA has named 28 attorneys at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC as leading practitioners. Attorneys from the firm's offices in Memphis, Atlanta, Birm

45. Diocese Settles Sex Suits for More Than $300K - Wednesday, June 20, 2007

The Catholic Diocese of Memphis has settled three lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse by a priest assigned to minister to the city's Vietnamese Catholic community.

The settlements, announced last week, are the first in any of the nine civil lawsuits filed beginning in August 2004 against the Memphis Diocese and five priests. All nine allege child sexual abuse and a cover-up by the Diocese.

46. Barrow Named Chef de Cuisine At Capriccio Grill - Wednesday, March 14, 2007

The Peabody Hotel has named Brian Barrow chef de cuisine for Capriccio Grill, an Italian steakhouse. Barrow began his culinary career at 27. He attended Johnson & Wales University's College of Culinary Arts in Miami. He previously was a chef at the Ambassador Hotel in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and with Do & Co International Catering.

47. In Memorium - Tuesday, March 06, 2007

The Dassault Falcon 20C plane that delivered the first Federal Express package in 1973 - now on display at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington - bears her name.

And people don't have to look far to find other tributes to Sandra Windland Smith Rice, a passionate wildlife photographer and the oldest child of FedEx chairman, president and chief executive officer Frederick W. Smith. One reason is Rice's friends, colleagues and members of the Smith family continue finding ways to preserve the memory of her extraordinary life.

48. National News Correspondent Lends Celebrity to YWCA Fund-Raiser - Wednesday, February 14, 2007

The YWCA of Greater Memphis bills itself as one of the greatest advocates for women and girls in the Memphis and Mid-South. And YWCA officials say they hope getting a little celebrity support will help shed the light on all the organization does.

49. Bethel Named New VP Of COMEC Board - Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Greg Bethel has been named vice president of the board of directors of the Commission on Missing & Exploited Children (COMEC). Bethel is the director of human resources for the Jackson-Madison County School System in Jackson, Tenn. He's been on the board of directors for two years.

50. Women's Foundation Director Shines as Woman of Character - Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Ruby Bright has been recognized as a 2006 Woman of Character by the Girl Scout Council of the Mid-South. Bright, who is the executive director of the Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis, was recognized for her courage, confidence and leadership.

51. Rhodes College Singers Perform at Calvary and the Arts - Monday, November 27, 2006

Nov. 28

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) offers a free tax preparer seminar from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Benjamin L. Hooks Public Library, 3030 Poplar Ave. Attendees will hear from speakers from the IRS, the U.S Department of Treasury and the Social Security Administration. For more information, visit www.irs.gov.

52. Local AdFed Hosts Marketing Director Of Louisiana Tourism Office - Monday, November 20, 2006

TODAY

The Memphis and Shelby County Community Redevelopment Agency's Finance Committee meets at 4 p.m. at Memphis City Hall, 125 N. Main St., fourth floor, Room B. Call 576-6610 for more information.

53. Baker Donelson MakesCut With 22 Leading Attorneys - Wednesday, June 21, 2006
     The 2006 edition of Chambers USA, a directory of America’s business lawyers, listed 22 attorneys from Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC as leading practitioners in their fields. Attorneys from the firm’s

54. A Pearl in Life's Oyster: Perl to receive humanitarian award next month - Thursday, April 27, 2006

A dedication to fair and just treatment for all has driven attorney Arnold E. Perl's life and career. Perl has been a labor and employment lawyer for some 40 years.

After earning his law degree from the University of Illinois in 1963, Perl's first job was as a trial attorney for the National Labor Relations Board in Memphis.

55. Trezevant Manor Foundation Names Development Director - Wednesday, December 28, 2005

Martha Boyd was named director of development for the Trezevant Manor Foundation.

The New York Times Co. Broadcast Media Group announced that Bruce Moore was named news director of WREG-TV in Memphis, effective Jan. 30. Moore is a 15-year veteran of WVEC-TV in Norfolk, Va. He served as assistant director of WVEC-TV for seven years. He graduated from the University of Georgia.

56. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, April 06, 2005
MAAR Pinnacle Awards Winners Announced

MAAR Announces Pinnacle Award Winners

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors announced the following winners of the fourth annual Pinnacle Awards: Al Andrews Jr. of Panattoni Development Co., Commercial...

57. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, January 05, 2005
The Memphis Orchestral Society has elected its officers for the 2004 fiscal year

Association of Fundraising Professionals Elects Board Members

The Association of Fundraising Professionals elected the following board members for 2005: Laurie Mc...

58. Archived Article: Women Biz (lead) - Wednesday, October 06, 2004
Women business owners are a steadily growing segment of the Memphis economy

Women-Owned Businesses on the Rise

Variety of resources, programs help startups succeed

MARY K. LEVIE

The Daily News

Women-owned businesses are a steadily gro...

59. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, August 28, 2003
Law

Survey shows salaries on rise in legal field

By LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Its no secret the national economy has been in the doldrums for a couple of years now. The Shelby County unemployment rate, 5.1 percent in June compared with ...

60. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, April 07, 2003
Calendar of events April 7-13

Calendar of events April 7-April 13

April 7

Trinity United Methodist Church, 1738 Galloway Ave., hosts a support group for the families of military service personnel from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Morgan Keegan and W...

61. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, March 31, 2003
Calendar of events March 31-April 6

Calendar of events March 31-April 6

March 31

Trinity United Methodist Church, 1738 Galloway Ave., offers a support group for the families of military service personnel from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. April 2

...

62. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, March 24, 2003
Calendar of events March 24-30

Calendar of events March 24-March 30

March 26

The Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association presents its RSVP Lunch and Learn Series from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Evergreen Presbyterian Church, 613 University St. Co...

63. Archived Article: Daily Digest - Friday, March 14, 2003
AutoZone inks deal

AutoZone inks deal

as All-Star sponsor

AutoZone has agreed to a deal with the Memphis Redbirds that names the Memphis-based company as the title sponsor of the 2003 Triple-A All-Star Game at AutoZone Park, July 16.

The...

64. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, March 10, 2003
Calendar of events March 10-March 16

Calendar of events March 10-March 16

March 10

The International Association for Administrative Professionals monthly meeting features Pat Row, IAAP Tennessee division president, at 6 p.m. at the Holiday ...

65. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, February 03, 2003
Calendar of events Feb. 3-9

Calendar of events Feb. 3-9

Feb. 3

The University of Memphis presents the Suzuki String program at 6 p.m. in Harris Concert Hall in the music building. Admission is free. Call 678-2541 for more information. Missi...

66. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, January 27, 2003
Calendar of events Jan. 27

Calendar of events Jan. 27-Feb. 2

Jan. 29

Mississippi Museum of Art, 201 E. Pascagoula St., in Downtown Jackson, Miss., presents Mary Lovelace ONeal, a survey of more than 25 years of ONeals abstract paintings. On...

67. Archived Article: Marriage (lead) - Friday, August 09, 2002
Shelby County marriage fee rises

Walk down the aisle

gets more expensive

By MARY DANDO

The Daily News

Getting married in Shelby County just got a lot more expensive.

A law passed by the Tennessee General Assembly went into effect l...

68. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, July 18, 2002
Memphis voters get to see new redistricting plan

Memphis voters get to see new redistricting plan

By MARY DANDO

The Daily News

Memphis residents will be able to decide for themselves whether the redrawn districting plan for city council ...

69. Archived Article: Nutrition (lead) - Monday, May 20, 2002
Schools nutrition center on tap Memphis City Schools nutrition center on tap By MARY DANDO The Daily News Memphis City Schools soon will have a centralized nutrition center as construction begins on a $11.1 million project at 3176 Jackson Ave. MCS n...

70. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, May 08, 2002
Susan Hugel of Shelby County was elected to the Tennessee Education Association Susan Hugel of Shelby County was elected to the Tennessee Education Association board. Florestine Evans of Memphis was elected as a representative on the Tennessee Conso...

71. Archived Article: Standout - Friday, April 26, 2002
A full life A full life By MARY DANDO The Daily News As Law Week 2002 approaches, Memphis oldest practicing lawyer reflects on a life dedicated to community and church affairs. Charles Metcalf Crump was born Oct. 9, 1913. His father, a cotton broker...

72. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, March 28, 2002
New parkway paves the way for Shelby Farms Citizens get latest view of Shelby Farms parkway plan By MARY DANDO The Daily News On the same day a national conservancy group warned of the rising pollution levels in the countrys signature national parks...

73. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, November 29, 2001
Anthrax hoaxes are no joke says Memphis FBI

Anthrax hoaxes are no joke, says Memphis FBI

By MARY DANDO

The Daily News

Hoaxers beware anyone discovered sending white powder packages through the mail will face hefty charges and possible ja...

74. Archived Article: Ema (lead) - Tuesday, October 23, 2001
Area preparedness almost there says EMA chief

County preparedness almost there, EMA says

By MARY DANDO

The Daily News

Monday marked a day of emergency preparedness briefings starting with Clinton Buchanan, Memphis/Shelby County Emergency...

75. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, October 11, 2001
Mediation becoming alternative to extended litigation

Mediation becoming alternative to protracted litigation

By MARY DANDO

The Daily News

Although not as popular as it might be, mediation is becoming a viable alternative to drawn out ca...

76. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, May 03, 2001
Immigrants find a warm welcome in the Mid-South Immigrants find a home in the Mid-South By MARY DANDO The Daily News More than 100 people and their families from 34 countries came to the grand ballroom of the Peabody hotel Tuesday because they wante...

77. Archived Article: Airport P.2 - Thursday, April 05, 2001
Airport to build $6 MSCAA to build warehouse facility By MARY DANDO The Daily News As part of the continuing expansion of Memphis International Airport, the Memphis Shelby County Airport Authority has awarded a contract to build a 60,000-square-foot...

78. Archived Article: Standout (clayton) - Friday, February 02, 2001
Peggy Clayton Doing business old-fashioned way By MARY DANDO The Daily News It is a tribute not only to her popularity as a long-serving member of the association but also to her commitment to her clients that Peggy Clayton was chosen as the first w...

79. Archived Article: Focus (reits) - Tuesday, January 23, 2001
REITs make a comeback in 2001 Real estate investment trusts make steady investments in 2001 By MARY DANDO The Daily News In the merry-go-round world of bears and bulls and stocks and bonds, glamour stocks involving biotechnology and dot-com companie...

80. Archived Article: Law Focus (mergers) - Thursday, January 11, 2001
Merging Law Firms Waring Cox latest to enter merger mix By MARY DANDO The Daily News To move, merge or do both and expand seems to be a decision increasingly put on the agenda of law firm meetings in Memphis. Two Memphis firms, Waring Cox PLC, one o...

81. Archived Article: Real Focus (women) - Tuesday, January 09, 2001
Construction With A Female Leaning Home construction with a female touch By MARY DANDO The Daily News Those considering going with a custom-built home might find a feminine touch just the ticket to fulfill their needs. Ginger Coggins, Coggins and Co...

82. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, December 14, 2000
Tennessee Gets Tough With Drunk Drivers State toughens stance on holiday drunk driving By MARY DANDO The Daily News With the holiday season in full swing, the state has launched an aggressive enforcement and public information initiative called &quo...

83. Archived Article: Redding (lead) - Thursday, November 30, 2000
Mr Mr. Pitiful may be honored with park By MARY DANDO The Daily News The man who sang "Ive Got Dreams to Remember" and "(Sitting On) The Dock of the Bay" may have a permanent memorial in Memphis when Otis Redding Park is complete...

84. Archived Article: Wages (lead) - Friday, November 17, 2000
Good Earning Power and Affordable Living Make Memphis A Great Place to Live Memphis scores high for wages, housing By MARY DANDO The Daily News News flash for all Memphians not only is it the city of good abode, it is also one of the most affordable...

85. Archived Article: U.s. 64 Movie (lead) - Tuesday, October 31, 2000
Memphis City Councillors will be asked to approve a modification of a 76-acre planned development at the southeast corner of U City Council to view cinema rezoning plan By MARY DANDO The Daily News Memphis City Council members will be asked to appro...

86. Archived Article: Real Focus Justine's - Tuesday, October 10, 2000
JUSTINES CHANGES HANDS AGAIN Memphis landmark changes hands again By MARY DANDO The Daily News A piece of Memphis history is to change hands again shortly when the Italianate Victorian mansion known to its many patrons over the years as Justines Res...

87. Archived Article: Buckeye (lead) - Thursday, September 28, 2000
BUCKEYE TECHNOLOGY SEEKS OKAY Buckeye seeks OK for plant expansion By MARY DANDO The Daily News Memphis City Council members will hear an application by Buckeye Technologies Inc. Oct. 3 for a zoning variance of 7.96 acres of its property on the west...

88. Archived Article: Lucb Bfi(lead) Lj - Friday, January 15, 1999
By LAURIE JOHNSON BFI gains approval for landfill expansion By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Browning-Ferris Industries won approval Thursday from the Land Use Control Board to expand its North Shelby landfill near Millington. This means BFI will be...

89. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, August 26, 1998
WNUA-FM Names Bob Kaake Wendell Altman has been appointed manager of operations for Sedgwick Inc.s national risk control consulting organization. He previously was vice president and manager of risk control consulting for Sedgwick of the Carolinas I...

90. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, August 11, 1998
Two projects one at The Enclave in Germantown and the other at Windyke Office Park in southeast Memphis have highlighted an extremely strong first half of the year for Belz Enterprises, company officials announced last week Two projects one at The E...

91. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, February 11, 1998
Thompson & Co Thompson & Co. has added three employees: Suzanne Gibson has joined the company as a senior account executive. She formerly was a marketing consultant. Gibson is a graduate of Robert Morris College. Janice Chu Kelly has joined ...

92. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, February 04, 1998
Kevin Mitchell has been promoted from art director to associate creative director at Walker & Associates Inc Kevin Mitchell has been promoted from art director to associate creative director at Walker & Associates Inc. He is a graduate of th...

93. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, January 28, 1998
State Technical Institutes corporate center has added three assistant directors to its staff: State Technical Institutes corporate center has added three assistant directors to its staff: Jane Sipes is the new assistant director of distance learning...

94. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, December 17, 1997
Larry Fogarty has been named director of managed care at Le Bonheur Childrens Medical Center Larry Fogarty has been named director of managed care at Le Bonheur Childrens Medical Center. He previously was director of operations for Le Bonheur. Fogar...

95. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, August 13, 1997
Methodist Alliance Health Services has announced several new employees: Methodist Alliance Health Services has announced several new employees: Sandy Campany has been named customer development coordinator. She previously was clinical coordinator fo...

96. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, July 30, 1997
Dr Dr. Raymond R. Lagesse has been named assistant to the vice president for academic affairs at State Technical Institute. Lagesse previously worked at the State University of New York College at Geneseo where he was associate dean and director of ...

97. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, April 21, 1997
April 21 April 21 East Memphis Business and Professional Women will meet at the Lulu Grille, 565 Erin Drive. Networking begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. The speaker will be Laurel Niday, owner of Family Connection. The cost is $15. For rese...

98. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, April 16, 1997
Walter L Walter L. "Butch" Rice III has joined Gill Properties as a Realtor-associate. He formerly was a senior financial analyst with Parts Inc. Rice received his undergraduate degree from Furman University and his masters degree in busin...

99. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, April 14, 1997
April 14 April 14 Professional Secretaries International will meet at 6 p.m. at the Marriott Hotel, 2625 Thousand Oaks Blvd. The cost is $13. For more information, call Jo Meadows at 224-9662. April 15 Memphis Human Resources Association will meet a...

100. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, April 09, 1997
Sam Hubbard has joined Financial Federal Savings Bank as vice president in the companys construction lending department Sam Hubbard has joined Financial Federal Savings Bank as vice president in the companys construction lending department. Hubbard ...