Depending on your perspective, it was lavish praise that spoke to the Tigers’ potential still there for the realizing and great NCAA Tournament victories still there for the taking.

Or, depending on your perspective, it was an unintentional indictment of a college basketball team that so far has majored in underachievement and of a basketball equation where the sum is always less than its individual parts.

2. Bass Berry Law Firm Honored for Recent Deals - Thursday, December 27, 2012

The law firm of Bass, Berry & Sims PLC has won the mergers and acquisitions “deal of the year” award in the $50 million to $100 million category from M&A Advisors.

The deal for which Bass Berry won the award was announced earlier this year. It involved Luminex Corp. – a health care and life sciences research company – acquiring privately held GenturaDx, a molecular diagnostics company focused on making nucleic acid testing affordable and practical for any lab.

3. Airports and Stock Exchange Reopen After Superstorm Sandy - Thursday, November 01, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – Two major airports reopened and the New York Stock Exchange got back to business Wednesday, while across the river in New Jersey, National Guardsmen rushed to feed and rescue flood victims two days after Superstorm Sandy struck.

4. Grocery Shakeup - Friday, September 16, 2011

Despite facing stiff competition in Memphis from discount chains and department stores that have wedged rows and rows of cheap grocery offerings into their inventories, The Kroger Co. is feeling good about its position here.

5. Summer Associates Chosen for Rainey Kizer - Wednesday, July 06, 2011

Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell PLC has chosen four law students as 2011 summer associates.

This year’s group includes Samantha Bennett, William Christopher Frulla, Jordan Scott, and J. Austin Stokes. Bennett and Frulla will work as summer associates in the firm’s Memphis office, and Scott and Stokes will work in the firm’s Jackson, Tenn., office.

6. UPS Earnings Mostly Bright After Economic Turbulence - Wednesday, February 03, 2010

UPS may not be based in Memphis – its hometown is Atlanta – but fourth quarter earnings from the world’s largest shipper should create as much buzz here as anywhere.

The company reported a fourth-quarter profit of $757 million, three times its profit from a year ago. It was the equivalent of 75 cents per share, compared to a profit of $254 million, or 25 cents per share, a year earlier. Revenue fell 2.5 percent to $12.38 billion from $12.70 billion.

7. UTHSC College of Medicine Names Smith Interim Dean - Wednesday, October 21, 2009

J. Lacey Smith has been named interim dean for the College of Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.

Smith currently serves as the associate dean of clinical affairs for the College of Medicine and the chief medical officer and executive vice president for UT Medical Group Inc.

8. 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.

9. Kroc Center’s Backers Want It to Be a Gathering Spot for Diverse Groups - Monday, June 22, 2009

From its days as a horseracing track in the latter half of the 19th century, the Mid-South Fairgrounds has a long and captivating history, including a fair share of disputes over the best uses for the sprawling property that sits in the middle of Memphis.

10. Higgins Named President, CEO At Barge Waggoner - Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Robert B. Higgins Jr. has been named president and chief executive officer of engineering, architecture and planning for Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon Inc.

11. Rosa Becomes GM at Holiday Inn-Wolfchase - Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Chris Rosa has been named general manger of the Holiday Inn and Suites Memphis-Wolfchase. Rosa will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the property. He previously served as vice president of operations for Equity Estates, general manger at the Sheraton Meadowlands and area manger of the Crowne Plaza Ravinia in Atlanta. Rosa also has been named General Manager of the Year by Patriot American Hotels and Hotelier of the Year by the Connecticut Hospitality Association.

12. U of M’s Bingham Elected To Board Of American Psychological Association - Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Dr. Rosie Phillips Bingham, vice president for student affairs and a professor in counseling, education psychology and research at the University of Memphis, has been elected to the board of directors of the American Psychological Association.

13. Malled by the Competition - Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Editor's note: This is the third in The Daily News' five-part Retail Reinvented series about the past - and future - of the local shopping landscape.

Pat Jacobs knows a thing or two about Memphis malls. He served as general manager of Southland Mall for 18 years before taking the same job at Hickory Ridge Mall in 2003.

14. Archived Article: Trends - Monday, March 14, 2005
By Andy Meek

IT Security a Growing Concern for Local Companies

ANDY MEEK

The Daily News

In the past month, data brokers, mobile phone companies, thousands of consumers and at least one celebrity got a taste of growing threats to informat...

15. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Senior Armstrong Allen attorney named managing partner

Armstrong Allen Names New Managing Partner

James McLaren Jr., a senior member of Armstrong Allen PLLC, has been elected managing partner of the firm. Members of the firms 2005 management c...

16. Archived Article: Events - Tuesday, November 02, 2004
The Kiwanis Club of Memphis meets at noon Wednesday in the Skyway at the Peabody, 149 Union Ave

Mpact Memphis presents Tap into Memphis at 6:30 p.m. today at Brookhaven Pub & Grill, 695 W. Brookhaven Circle. The event is a networking opportun...

17. Archived Article: Small Biz Focus - Wednesday, June 23, 2004
Sullivan helps set home-design standards

Sullivan Helps Set Home Design Standards

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

It was one of those career-changing, defining moments and one left entirely in the hands of Tom Sullivan's wife, Diane.

After...

18. Archived Article: Special Report2 - Tuesday, May 18, 2004
New home construction pushes outwardly

Residential Growth Pushes Outward

More developers eye Fayette County for new home sites

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Shelby County residential construction continued at a robust pace during first q...

19. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, March 24, 2004
Goldsmith Honored Posthumously with Lion Heart Award

Goldsmith Honored Posthumously by Youth Villages The late Elias J. E.J. Goldsmith was honored with Youth Villages 5K Lion Heart Award. Goldsmith, who served Goldsmiths stores, his family busine...

20. Archived Article: Village (lead) - Wednesday, February 25, 2004
Mansion style offices, more homes planned for Village

Victorian Village Plans Gain Momentum

Ideas for district include mansion-style offices, more homes

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Plans to reconfigure and revive Victorian Village are ...

21. Archived Article: Trends Focus - Monday, February 02, 2004
Scott Paul business consultant with Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L

Digital Publishing Industry Sees Rapid Growth

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Though digital printing technology emerged about a decade ago, only now has its quality i...

22. Archived Article: Sales (lead) - Thursday, November 13, 2003
Terry Ramsey, Vice President of RidAll Pest Control

Retailers Expect Improved Holiday Sales

Economic upswing predicted to fuel consumer spending

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Its been about five years since Karen Burns, who works at Meth...

23. Archived Article: Vv (lead) - Thursday, October 23, 2003
The Center City Commission has narrowed its selection for an urban planner for the Victorian Village area to four choices

Plans in Works for Victorian Village

CCC to name urban planner for the historic area

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

...

24. Archived Article: Apple (lead) - Thursday, October 16, 2003
Terry Ramsey, Vice President of RidAll Pest Control

Apple Tree Center Sees Renewed Interest

Developers hope improvements will drive retail growth

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Exterior changes and other improvements are under way at a So...

25. Archived Article: Idb (lead) - Tuesday, September 16, 2003
Two companies eye move to Memphis

Two Companies Eye Move to Memphis

Tax freezes would help seal the deal

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Indicative of the Memphis areas distribution and manufacturing stronghold, two companies plan to shutt...

26. Archived Article: Retail (lead) - Friday, August 22, 2003
New neighborhood shopping centers keep busy pace

Neighborhood centers keep retail market busy

By ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

The retail real estate market continued to thrive in the second quarter, in part due to a surge in construction o...

27. Archived Article: Comm Focus - Friday, June 13, 2003
Rowlings series magic, Memphis eagerly awaits book

Rowlings series magic, Memphis eagerly awaits book

By ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Long hours on her feet at her restaurant job didn't stop Memphian Michelle Hall from waiting in line at m...

28. Archived Article: Focus - Wednesday, March 05, 2003
Kitchen supply store

Kitchen supply store is customers one-stop shop

By ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Whether cooking spaghetti for four or soup of the day for a hundred, Lit Equipment & Supplies offers fitting kitchen help.

For more...

29. Archived Article: Millage (lead) - Monday, March 03, 2003
Ruling has Ark. schools facing millage increases

Ruling has Ark. schools facing millage increases

By ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

As if the complex school funding equation Memphis and Shelby County school officials are wrangling with isnt ...

30. Archived Article: Ski (lead) - Monday, January 27, 2003
Skiing keeps steady grip on local outfitters

Skiing keeps steady grip on local outfitters

By ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

From packing goggles and gloves to hauling ski boards and other equipment, this years ski travel season means importa...

31. Archived Article: Marketplace - Monday, November 04, 2002
Judging from most accounts, its somewhat murky to accurately predict just what will become of the approaching official holida

Local stores hope holiday sales again beat expectations

By ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Though predictions about ...

32. Archived Article: Longleaf P2 - Wednesday, July 10, 2002
Longleaf plans Level 3 investment

Longleaf plans Level 3 investment
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. and two other high-profile investors are expected to make a $500 million investment in Level 3 Communications Inc., a risky move int...

33. Archived Article: Birch P.2 - Wednesday, April 18, 2001
Birch Telecom enters Memphis market Birch Telecom enters Memphis market Birch Telecom opened an office in Memphis Tuesday to offer local and long-distance services to small and mid-sized businesses throughout the city. The company employs about 15 a...

34. Archived Article: Da (lead) - Thursday, October 05, 2000
DA GIBBONS PREPARES AS VIOLENT CRIME RISES Gibbons realigns violent crime team By MARY DANDO The Daily News Although violent crime rates fell consistently in the past three years, crime statistics show Memphis still ranks first in forcible rape and ...

35. Archived Article: Govt Focus - Friday, July 26, 1996
7/26 jts govt. focus How cost-cutting cost the Salvation Army Federal procrastination and budget-slashing is hurting a shelter housing women and children By JAMES SNYDER The Daily News In the 1990s, John F. Kennedys inaugural address might have ende...

36. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, July 08, 1996
July 8 July 8 Memphis chapter of Professional Secretaries International will meet at 6 p.m. at the Memphis Marriott, 2625 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Colleen Schany, vice president of sales for Varsity Spirit Corp., will speak on "Coping with Change.&q...