Memphis-based FedEx Corp. posted solid growth during its fiscal fourth quarter, beating Wall Street estimates.

The shipping giant reported earnings of $4.15 per diluted share for the quarter ended May 31, and net income of just over $1.13 billion, which is up from $1.02 billion, or $3.75 a share, a year ago.

2. Last Word: Making Memphis Easier, Strickland on Graceland and Construction Jobs - Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Some of the BSMF reviews in from this past weekend are thumbs up for the way Memphis In May has ramped up what you might call its infrastructure around Uber, Lyft and little items like muddy boots for the increasing number of Memphians and visitors who are ready to go no matter what the weather is doing. And they may opt for some other way into Downtown beyond driving a car and finding a parking place and walking, especially when there’s a drop off at the northern end of the music festival. Even a fire hydrant water flow to take the mud off your boots. We can make Memphis easier with less effort than we think at the outset.

3. Last Word: Turner Dairy Plans, Fred's HQ and Fred Smith's Remarks About Trump - Monday, December 12, 2016

Lots of traffic at FedExForum this weekend with two graduation ceremonies for the University of Memphis – morning and afternoon shifts. Another double-header at the Forum Saturday. The Grizz beat the Warriors 110-89 and the Tigers beat UAB 62-55.

4. Last Word: School Is In, It's Rallings and Looking At Our Reflection - Monday, August 8, 2016

The school year begins Monday across Shelby County – for students.

Teachers have been back for the last two weeks in one way or another preparing for the year. School administrators longer than that including some new principals at several schools.

5. MIFA’s Feed the Soul Fundraiser Is ‘Memphis At Its Finest' - Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Each year after MIFA’s Feed the Soul event, Sally Jones Heinz has the same thought.

“You come to this party and it really is Memphis at its finest,” said Heinz, executive director of the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association. “It’s such a diverse group of people having a really good time. Every year after the party’s over, I think this is how it needs to be – Memphis all together.”

6. US Regulators Warn: Ads for Reverse Mortgages Can Mislead - Friday, June 5, 2015

WASHINGTON (AP) – We've seen the TV ad pitches from celebrities like "The Fonz" Henry Winkler and actor and ex-senator Fred Thompson, touting the benefits of reverse mortgages for older homeowners.

7. Grocery Growth - Tuesday, January 7, 2014

By the end of this year, Kroger will have spent between $150 million and $200 million on upgrades, fixes and renovations at its Memphis-area stores.

That investment is one example among many in the Memphis area of how the stiff competition among grocers and similar retailers is playing out as they make grabs for bigger slices of the customer pie.

8. Events - Thursday, September 12, 2013

The Memphis chapter of the American Payroll Association will meet Thursday, Sept. 12, at 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Fred Bell, director of appeals for the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, will present “How to Win an Unemployment Appeal.” Cost is $20 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Visit memphisapa.org.

9. Events - Wednesday, September 11, 2013

New Memphis Institute will host “Whatever It Takes: Creating World Class Public Education” on Wednesday, Sept. 11, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. The discussion will feature Shelby County Schools superintendent Dorsey Hopson and Achievement School District superintendent Chris Barbic, and will be moderated by University of Memphis interim president Brad Martin. Tickets are $30. Visit newmemphis.org.

10. Events - Saturday, September 7, 2013

In-Synk and The Daily News will host a Leadership Lunch & Learn book review and discussion on Sheryl Sandberg’s “Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead” Friday, Sept. 6, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Triumph Bank board room, 5699 Poplar Ave. Cost is $20. Visit seminars.memphisdailynews.com.

11. Uplifting Spaces - Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Two Memphis-area churches are under way, both designed by Hord Architects, a local firm that specializes exclusively in maximizing the budgets of nonprofit clients.

The first is Cordova Presbyterian Church, 8707 Fay Road, on the south side of Fay and west of Sanga Road.

12. Business: It’s About Time - Monday, August 1, 2011

Time is currency and never more so than in small business. How you and your employees use it may determine success or failure. It is instructive to note Bill Gates and Fred Smith had the same 24 hours in the day as us. They have global businesses. We have certain areas of Shelby County.

13. Take Heart - Thursday, February 10, 2011

Memphis artist Mary Long Postal is frequently asked to donate her work to raise funds for worthy causes.

But as a survivor of child abuse, she finds it especially important to support Saturday’s Works of Heart Valentine Auction at Memphis College of Art, benefiting the Memphis Child Advocacy Center.

14. Petty Joins Phoenix Power Group - Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Doug Petty has joined Phoenix Power Group as the new vice president of sales and marketing.

Hometown: Memphis
Education: I hold B.S. degrees in chemistry and industrial hygiene from the University of North Alabama
Work Experience: I worked for 10 years as a specialty hospital sales representative for Merck Pharmaceuticals. For nine years I was a senior industrial hygienist for EnSafe Inc.
Activities you enjoy outside of work: You can usually find me on a golf course, but I also spend time singing and playing guitar in the Memphis area. I enjoy watching Tigers football and basketball games and cooking out with friends.
Who has had the greatest influence on you? My parents are my greatest influences. I obviously chose wisely.
What drew you to Phoenix Power Group? I was drawn to the opportunity to become involved on the ground floor of such an innovative, revolutionary system. In addition, this was a chance to be associated with a talented and experienced group of professionals and investors. Based on my years of professional experience, I know a good thing when I see it.
What does your job as VP of sales and marketing entail? Our company utilizes breakthrough technology to convert used oil into electricity in an environmentally responsible manner. My position utilizes my background in environmental science, regulation, and high-performance marketing and sales. My specific responsibilities include managing regulatory affairs, developing marketing materials, training and distributor support.
What do you consider your greatest professional accomplishments? It would have to be the relationships that I’ve built with co-workers, clients and customers over the years. Those are things that can’t be measured on a spreadsheets or sales reports. Winning the Regional Medical Center’s 2007 Pharmaceutical Representative of the Year Award certainly comes to mind.
What do you most enjoy about your work? The level of excitement and energy around the PPG organization is remarkable. I’ve been looking for the opportunity to help launch a potential “Next Big Thing” for quite a long time. It is hard not to be excited when your field of work is always pushing the edge and creating new challenges and opportunities. No one has done what we are doing, so we really are a “new” idea. That comes with challenges and benefits; but there is something unique about “creating” a product, something that a cubicle just can’t offer.

15. FedEx Q3 Earnings Exceed Expectations - Friday, March 19, 2010

Positive signs abound at FedEx, the city’s largest employer.

Not only was the company’s hometown hub, Memphis International Airport, confirmed this week as the world’s busiest for cargo for the 18th straight year – thanks almost entirely to FedEx’s massive volume – but the shipping giant registered third-quarter profits that nearly doubled from last year.

16. FedEx Q3 Earnings Exceed Expectations - Thursday, March 18, 2010

Positive signs abound at FedEx, the city’s largest employer.

Not only was the company’s hometown hub Memphis International Airport confirmed this week as the world’s busiest cargo airport for the 18th straight year – thanks almost entirely to FedEx’s massive volume – but the shipping giant registered third-quarter profits that nearly doubled the previous year.

17. 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.

18. Inmate Henley Asserts Innocence at Execution - Thursday, February 5, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - While he was strapped onto a prison gurney awaiting execution, inmate Steve Henley said he hoped for peace for the family of the couple he was convicted of killing.

19. Thompson Not RequiredTo Disclose Campaign Funds - Tuesday, July 10, 2007
     Come this weekend, presidential candidates will be opening their second quarter finances and placing their spending and their donors up for a new round of scrutiny. Fred Thompson will not.
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20. Baker Donelson Names Roberts Pro Bono Attorney of the Year - Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC has named Kristine L. Roberts its Memphis Pro Bono Attorney of the Year. Roberts was honored for her work as a volunteer with the Attorney of the Day Courthouse Advice Clinic at the Shelby County Courthouse. She also is handling a case for Memphis Area Legal Services. Roberts serves on the Access to Justice Committee of the Memphis Bar Association and volunteers as a judge for educational mock trial events.

21. TV or Oval Office? U of M Grad Thompson Faces Decision - Monday, March 19, 2007

When Fred Dalton Thompson graduated from Lawrence County High School in 1960, his classmates probably didn't envision the gregarious, fun-loving son of a used-car salesman one day becoming the leader of the free world.

22. Biomedical Community Hosts BioImaging Symposium - Monday, October 31, 2005

Nov. 1

Memphis Heritage Inc. presents "Great Neighborhoods Under Great Neighborhoods" at 7 p.m. at the Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave. Guy Weaver, principal and senior archeologist of Weaver & Associates LLC, is the guest speaker. Cost is $15. For more information, call 529-9828.

23. Fred's NamesNew Executive - Friday, September 9, 2005
Memphis-based discount retailer Fred's Inc. has announced that Douglas J. Tate has joined the company as executive vice president and chief operating officer. Since 2002, Tate has been COO at Bell Allied Group, a national distribution and transportat

24. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, April 20, 2005
U of M Honors Outstanding Alumnus

Transplants Foundation Names Board Officers

The National Foundation for Transplants announced the election of the following officers of its board of directors: Larry Pardue, chairman; Sandra Livesay, vice chai...

25. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, December 6, 2004
Society of Entrepreneurs Hosts Networking Breakfast

Society of Entrepreneurs Hosts Networking Breakfast

Dec. 7

The Society of Entrepreneurs hosts a roundtable networking breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at Junior Achievement, 307 Madison Ave. Partici...

26. Archived Article: Standout - Friday, May 21, 2004
A 501C3 support the SCS through variety of activities and fundraising

Baker Champions School Fund-Raising Efforts

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

As a community leader and father of two, Randy Baker, former principal with public relations fir...

27. Archived Article: Big Construc (lead) - Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Different means in which you can contract for const

For Big Projects, Communication Is Key

Solving problems on front end can save time, money

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Along with their potential to cost millions of extra taxpayer dol...

28. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, April 14, 2004
The Daily News has hired Don Fancher as the Advertising Sales Director

Baptist-DeSoto Names New Administrator

Randy King was named administrator and chief executive officer of Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto. He was previously vice president ...

29. Archived Article: Small Biz Focus - Wednesday, October 15, 2003
Terry Ramsey, Vice President of RidAll Pest Control

Photo Shop Changes With Customers Needs

ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

For nearly 100 years, Memphis Photo Supply has helped people capture lifes memories.

The stores employees do everyt...

30. Archived Article: Standout - Friday, March 28, 2003
Risky business

Risky business

By ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

It was her new, or different, way of tackling problems as a social worker that led Pearson Uhlhorn Crutcher into a circle of individuals who make their livings by thinking creat...

31. Archived Article: Standout - Friday, March 21, 2003
City conductor

City conductor

By ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

Ordis Copelands hands-on experience in what is now termed globalization made him the perfect match for a municipality undergoing a major transformation of its own.

The Millin...

32. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, October 21, 2002
Calendar of events Sept

Calendar of events Oct. 21-Oct. 27

Oct. 22

The Memphis Bar Association hosts the Estate Planning Series at the Racquet Club, 5111 Sanderlin Ave. This weeks seminar, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., is The Whys and Wherefores o...

33. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, January 23, 2002
Arthur E Arthur E. Horne III joined the Memphis office of Stokes Bartholomew Evans & Petree as an associate. Before joining Stokes, Horne worked as an associate with Glankler Brown PLLC in Memphis. His areas of practice include litigation, enter...

34. Archived Article: Comm Briefs - Friday, May 19, 2000
The 11th annual Memphis Italian Festival is set for June in Marquette Park in East Memphis The 11th annual Memphis Italian Festival is set for June in Marquette Park in East Memphis. The festival is 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. June 2 and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Ju...

35. Archived Article: Tech Focus - Wednesday, September 9, 1998
There is a trend afoot to find ways to keep youngsters busy after the final school bell of the day rings   Memphis schools may get funding for distance learning centers By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News There is a trend afoot to find ways to keep...