Dixie Cafe has abruptly announced the closure of all 17 restaurants in the chain, including two in the Memphis area.

The Southern-style home-cooking restaurant company, based in Little Rock, has restaurants at 2861 Bartlett Blvd. in Bartlett and 4699 Poplar Ave. in Memphis. Its restaurants extend across Tennessee, Arkansas and Oklahoma, and the company has been in business for 35 years.

2. Last Word: Norvell's New Contract, Grade-Changing Culture and Buying Gibson - Wednesday, December 6, 2017

So the Grizz snap the losing streak Monday with a win over the Timberwolves. They try to start a winning streak Wednesday against the Knicks. Elsewhere, so much for a holiday lull. It was cold outside but many a keyboard around this place was warm enough Tuesday afternoon with both the anticipated and the unanticipated. And then there were those items that fall somewhere inbetween. Could happen but will it be today? In many of those cases, the answer was yes.

3. Dixie Cafe Closing All Locations - Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Dixie Cafe has abruptly announced the closure of all 17 restaurants in the chain, including two in the Memphis area.

The Southern-style home-cooking restaurant company, based in Little Rock, Arkansas, has restaurants at 2861 Bartlett Blvd. in Bartlett and 4699 Poplar Ave. in Memphis. Its restaurants extend across Tennessee, Arkansas and Oklahoma, and the company has been in business for 35 years.

4. Sept. 30 – Oct. 6, 2016: This week in Memphis history - Saturday, October 1, 2016

2011: Formal opening of Legends Park, the mixed-use mixed-income development built where the Dixie Homes public housing project once stood.

5. Country Icon Merle Haggard, Champion of the Underdog, Dies - Thursday, April 7, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Country giant Merle Haggard, who rose from poverty and prison to international fame through his songs about outlaws, underdogs and an abiding sense of national pride in such hits as "Okie From Muskogee" and "Sing Me Back Home," died Wednesday at 79, on his birthday.

6. Events - Saturday, March 1, 2014

Network of Memphis will meet Monday, March 3, at 5:30 p.m. at Dixie Cafe, 4699 Poplar Ave. The topic is “Women Entrepreneurs.” RSVP at networkmemphis.org or rsvp@networkmemphis.org by Friday, Feb. 28.

7. Events - Thursday, February 27, 2014

Sales and Marketing Society of the Mid-South will host a roundtable with Jana Cardona, executive director of Business Network International, Thursday, Feb. 27, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at Cheffie’s Cafe, 483 High Point Terrace. The topic is “Strategy for Building a Solid Referral Business – Develop Your Referral Marketing Business Plan.” Cost at the door is $20. Visit sms-midsouth.org.

8. Events - Saturday, February 1, 2014

The University of Memphis will host its Black History Month opening ceremony and presentation of the Authur S. Holmon Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. James L. Netters Friday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. in the Michael D. Rose Theatre, 470 University St. Visit memphis.edu for a schedule of other Black History Month activities.

9. Events - Friday, January 31, 2014

Network of Memphis will meet Monday, Feb. 3, at 5:30 p.m. at Dixie Cafe, 4699 Poplar Ave. The women’s networking organization will host Mark Dean, executive director and CEO of Volunteer Mid-South. RSVP at networkmemphis.org by Friday, Jan. 31, at noon.

10. Turning the Page - Monday, November 22, 2010

Davis-Kidd Booksellers has something in common with the classics found on its shelves.

The East Memphis store, a venerable anchor of the Laurelwood Shopping Center, has undeniably become a classic in its own right.

11. Archived Article: Buffalo (lead) - Friday, August 8, 2003
08-08-03 Buffalo Lead

Sports bar chain expands local presence

By LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Armed with a concept Memphians have proven to love, Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar is expanding on its year-old presence in the market.

Th...

12. Archived Article: Comm Focus - Friday, June 20, 2003
FESJC gives Southwind area a little summertime gravy

FESJC gives Southwind area a little summertime gravy

By LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

When the FedEx St. Jude Classic golf tournament kicks off next week in Southeast Shelby County, it wo...

13. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, December 15, 1997
Dec Dec. 16 The American Business Womens Association, Cotton Belles chapter, will meet at the Racquet Club, 5111 Sanderlin Ave. Networking begins at 5:45 p.m., and dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m. The program will include the Dixie Cotton Boll Qua...

14. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, December 8, 1997
Dec Dec. 8 Women of Achievement will host its annual forum, Women in the Civil Rights Movement: Then and Now, at the Community Foundation, 1900 Union Ave., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The panel will include Frances Dancy Hooks, a 1997 Women of Achievement...