STAMPS, Ark. (AP) — A southwest Arkansas town hopes to replace two tributes to the area's African-American history that were stolen after the town's first black mayor was elected.

The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that Brenda Davis was elected mayor of Stamps on Sept. 19. A few days later, a $2,000 copper bust of black Confederate soldiers and a frame protecting a large photo of Maya Angelou were taken from Maya Angelou Memorial Park.

2. What are the Odds? Blackburn is Still the Favorite - Friday, January 27, 2017

Tennessee has its search firm and its search committee is in place to find the replacement for Dave Hart as the university’s athletic director.

Hart announced last August he would retire June 30, and with Tennessee undergoing a transition in its chancellor’s position, the search for Hart’s replacement was put on the back burner.

3. Fight to Save Printers Alley a Family Affair - Saturday, August 16, 2014

“How does it feel to be on your own?” Fritz Hester turns Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone” into a surging blues tune that spills out of the Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar into the thick, cigarette and beer-flavored humidity stifling Printers Alley

4. Harris Files Ford Challenge at Deadline - Thursday, April 3, 2014

Memphis City Council member Lee Harris is challenging Democratic state Sen. Ophelia Ford in the August primary for District 29, the Senate seat held by a member of the Ford family since 1975.

5. Leadership Academy Announces Graduates - Tuesday, October 11, 2011

The Leadership Academy has announced its September 2011 Fellows Program graduates.

They are Mary Elizabeth Anthony of Smith & Nephew; Gene Baker of Smith & Nephew; TaKeisha Butler of Smith & Nephew; Brenda Caldwell of Dr. B Empowerment Services; Donnell Cobbins Jr. of Universal Commercial Real Estate LLC; Jonathan Cross II of Jonathan Cross Venture & Holdings Corp.; Reggie F. Davis of Street Ministries; Shenenka Davis of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis; Jeb Fields of Commercial Advisors; Jonathan Flynt of Bryce Corp.; Lori Guy of First Horizon National Corp.; Channa Halmon of Le Bonheur Center for Children and Parents; Ursala Holmes of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC; Shannon Izquierdo of FedEx Corp.; Jared Johnson of Pier 1 Imports; Ken Kimble III of Boy Scouts of America – Chickasaw Council; Joy Lockridge of Spherion Staffing Services; Nathan Martin of the University of Memphis; Shawn McCutcheon of Regions Bank; Katie Midgley of the Urban Child Institute; Tanner Mueller of First Tennessee Bank; Bettina Kurtz Pearson of First Tennessee Bank; Robin Poston of the University of Memphis; Kerra Saine of First Tennessee Bank; Joy Stephens of Joy Factor Consulting; Colby Stough of Youth Villages; Carrie Strehlau of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; Marvin Todd of FedEx Corp.; Brittney Rogers of Duncan-Williams Inc.; Lindsey Waugh of Medtronic Inc.; Carsett Webber of Wright Medical Technology; Josh White of MAA (formerly Mid-America Apartment Communities); and McLean Wilson of Kemmons Wilson Cos.

6. Some GOP Candidates to Skip Fundraiser Over Cost - Friday, May 21, 2010

CHATTANOOGA (AP) - Some Republican candidates in Tennessee's 3rd Congressional District race say they plan to skip a Saturday GOP fundraiser after they were hit with a demand to pay $2,000 for the right to speak there.

7. Events - Tuesday, November 18, 2008

The International Business Council will hold its fall meeting today from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens, 4339 Park Ave. Aaron S. Brickman, director of Invest in America, U.S. Department of Commerce, will speak. To register, contact Brenda Montgomery at bmontgomery@memphischamber.com or 543-3541.

8. Events - Thursday, September 18, 2008

The MemphisConnect Program will hold forums today from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Pavilion on the campus of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The forums will allow newcomers to the Memphis marketplace to ease the transition into their new homes and jobs. All participants must R.S.V.P. to gain entrance onto St. Jude property. Those interested in attending should contact Didi Crandall at 527-4625, Ext. 10 or dcrandall@leadershipacademy.org.

9. Events - Thursday, April 10, 2008

The Society of Entrepreneurs' lunch and discussion will be held today at noon at The Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave., ninth floor. Attorney Alan G. Crone will speak about "Non-competes, Trade Secret Prohibition and Intellectual Property." The cost is $25 and reservations should be made by contacting Pearson Crutcher at 682-9920 or pearson@soememphis.com.

10. Shoemaker Financial's Allen Earns Circle of Excellence - Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Frank Allen, a certified financial planner and financial adviser with Shoemaker Financial, has achieved the Circle of Excellence award from Securian Financial Services for his performance in 2007.

11. First Mercantile Taps Maness to Handle National Accounts - Wednesday, June 21, 2006

Philip E. Maness has been appointed director of national accounts and executive vice president of First Mercantile in Cordova. He began his career with First Mercantile in 1984, serving most recently as strategic planning officer.

12. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, January 5, 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...

13. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, June 18, 2003
Khara Woods was the 2003 recipient of the John Paul Jones Journalism Scholarship

Khara Woods was the 2002-2003 recipient of the John Paul Jones Journalism Scholarship at the University of Memphis. Woods, a 21-year-old senior journalism major, is ...

14. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, March 27, 2002
David Wade, a member of the Martin Tate Morrow & Marston law firm, took office as the 81st president of the Memphis Bar Associ David Wade, a member of the Martin Tate Morrow & Marston law firm, took office as the 81st president of the Memphi...

15. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, April 10, 2000
Calendar Feb April 10 The Shelby County Republican Women will meet at 10:45 a.m. at the Adams Mark Hotel. For reservations, call 758-2755. Consumer Credit Counseling Service will host a free "Get Creditable" seminar from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., ...

16. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, April 20, 1998
April 21 April 21 The Society for Human Resource Management will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Racquet Club, 5111 Sanderlin. The speaker will be U.S. Navy Capt. Ann E. Rondeau. The cost is $25 for nonmembers. For reservations, call Eloise McGee at 375-5...

17. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, April 13, 1998
April 13 April 13 The Shelby County Republican Women will meet at 11 a.m. at the Adams Mark Hotel. The speakers will be seven candidates for the Shelby County Commission. For more information, call Libby Pritchard at 272-2755, Adrienne Stock at 761-...

18. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, April 6, 1998
April 7 April 7 The Memphis Area Home Builders Associations Sales and Marketing Council will have a general membership meeting at noon at MAHBA offices, 776 Germantown Parkway N. The speaker will be Rosemarie Fair Stack, president of the Memphis Are...

19. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, March 30, 1998
April 1 April 1 Mensa will meet at the Unicorn restaurant, 6524 Quince Road, at 7 p.m. The speakers will be Susan Moskop and Jean Williamson, volunteers for the Memphis Symphony League, whose topic will be "Talking Music." For more informa...