From the nationwide study “Arts and Economic Prosperity V” came overwhelming evidence that the arts make a financial impact. But of all the data accumulated in a yearlong collection effort launched by Americans for the Arts, one number leaped out at Elizabeth Rouse, who is president and CEO of ArtsMemphis: in 2015 in Shelby County, the arts supported 6,138 jobs (full-time equivalent).

2. Music Legacy - Monday, October 12, 2015

When Barbara Newman took over as president and CEO of The Blues Foundation, it was her first job in the music industry.

3. Blues Foundation Taps Newman as CEO - Wednesday, August 19, 2015

The Blues Foundation has selected a fourth-generation Memphian to succeed Jay Sieleman as president and CEO.

Barbara B. Newman will begin her new position Oct. 1. She comes to the Blues Foundation from Beth Sholom Synagogue, where she has served as executive director since 2007.

4. Whitehead Promoted At Obsidian - Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Thomas Whitehead has been promoted to account manager at Obsidian Public Relations.

Hometown: Brandon, Miss.

5. Scalia Follows Ginsburg's Lead With Dec. Visit - Tuesday, October 9, 2007

A little more than a year after one of his closest friends on the U.S. Supreme Court flew to Memphis to address a gathering of legal professionals, Justice Antonin Scalia is coming to town to do the same.

6. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, November 24, 2004
Young Lawyers Division Announces New Board Members

MSO Names New General Manager

Alberto Gutierrez joined Memphis Symphony Orchestra as general manager. Gutierrez previously served as operations manager for the San Antonio Symphony. After grad...

7. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, July 1, 2003
The Millington-Tipton County Realty Group meets at 8:30 a

The Millington-Tipton County Realty Group meets at 8:30 a.m. today at Old Timers Restaurant, 7918 C St. in Millington.

The group provides networking opportunities for real estate agents...