Editorial Results (free)
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Lenoir-Harris Debate At NAACP-Sponsored Forum Illustrates Political Divide -
Thursday, July 12, 2018
David Lenoir and Lee Harris brought the Shelby County mayor’s race to the National Civil Rights Museum Tuesday, July 10, after all. In his opening statement, Lenoir, the Republican nominee, talked about his request for a different moderator at the forum sponsored by the Memphis Branch NAACP.
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Lenoir-Harris Debate at NCRM Shows Political Divide -
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
David Lenoir and Lee Harris brought the county mayor’s race to the National Civil Rights Museum Tuesday, July 10, after all.
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Lenoir-Harris Debate at NCRM Shows Political Divide -
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
David Lenoir and Lee Harris brought the county mayor’s race to the National Civil Rights Museum Tuesday, July 10, after all.
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A Look Back At UT’s History In NCAA Tourney -
Friday, March 16, 2018
Basketball coach Rick Barnes was fired by Texas in late March of 2015 when he refused to fire members of his coaching staff.
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Digest -
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Memphis Grizzlies Suffer 15th Consecutive Loss
The Grizzlies lost their 15th straight game, 119-110 at Chicago, on Wednesday, March 7.
The team has not won since defeating the Phoenix Suns at FedExForum on Jan. 29.
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One Last Play? -
Thursday, March 8, 2018
American Athletic Conference commissioner Mike Aresco was talking about the league being on an upswing, having three certain NCAA Tournament teams in regular season champion Cincinnati, and Wichita State and Houston. With the conference tournament then just a few days away – it starts on Thursday, March 8, in Orlando, Florida, – Aresco noted that the league could be even better if traditionally strong programs such as Memphis, Connecticut and Temple also took steps forward.
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Report: Inequality Remains 50 Years After Kerner Report -
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) – Barriers to equality are posing threats to democracy in the U.S. as the country remains segregated along racial lines and child poverty worsens, says a study examining the nation 50 years after the release of the landmark 1968 Kerner Report.
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New Memphis Promotes Dakin to Pilot ‘Launch’ Initiative -
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Frankie Dakin has been promoted to director of strategic initiatives at New Memphis, a role in which he’ll pilot the organization’s new Launch: Campus to Career program. The initiative, which builds on New Memphis’ Summer Experience, connects college students with professional opportunities and networks to inspire them to launch careers in Memphis. Dakin will lead the program, encouraging area students to find and prepare for internships with local employers.
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Alabama is Media’s Overwhelming Pick To Win SEC Title -
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
Twice in the previous three years, SEC media correctly predicted the SEC champion. Both times, they did it by picking Alabama (2014, 2016). They went with Alabama again this year, predicting the Crimson Tide to defeat Georgia in the SEC title game.
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Events -
Saturday, June 24, 2017
Memphis Branch NAACP will host its Centennial Freedom Fund Luncheon on Saturday, June 24, at 11:30 a.m. at the Memphis Hilton, 939 Ridge Lake Blvd. Wake Forest University professor Melissa Harris-Perry and former U.S. Rep. Harold Ford Jr. are the guest speakers at the luncheon, themed “Reflecting on the Past, Remaining Focused on the Future: 100 Years of Civil Rights and Human Rights Advocacy.” Tickets start at $100. Visit naacpmemphis.org for details.
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June 23-29, 2017: This week in Memphis history -
Saturday, June 24, 2017
2014: Formal opening of the $301 million expansion of the Frayser Nike plant. As he tours the plant expansion, Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam learns the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of same-sex marriage in an appeal of Tennessee’s constitutional amendment that specifically banned gay marriages.
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Events -
Friday, June 23, 2017
The Live at the Garden summer concert series kicks off with Little Big Town on Friday, June 23, at 8:30 p.m. (gates at 6:30 p.m.) at Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Road. Tickets start at $40 and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com. Visit liveatthegarden.com or call 901-636-4107 for details and a series schedule.
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Memphis Health Care Thrives With Investments, Growth -
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Methodist Healthcare made a “great commitment” to Memphis this year. Those are the words of Methodist University Hospital CEO Jeff Liebman, who referenced the health care system’s multimillion-dollar investment into its flagship hospital at 1265 Union Ave., part of a master plan that will give the facility a modern overhaul.
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After The Vote -
Saturday, November 12, 2016
If you stood in certain places during the last days of the 2016 campaign in Memphis you could see the 2018 elections even if you couldn’t see Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s national victory over Democratic contender Hillary Clinton.
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Grizzlies, Fizdale Learning More Than One Way to Win -
Friday, November 11, 2016
Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay and teammate Gary Harris had trapped the Grizzlies’ Mike Conley as he received an inbounds pass with less than 11 seconds left in the game. Harris stripped the ball from Conley – perhaps fouling him, though there was no foul call – and passed the ball ahead.
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Looks Like 10-2, SEC Title Game, Orange Bowl for UT -
Monday, September 5, 2016
Editor’s note: Nashville sports correspondent Dave Link has been accurate in predicting season outcomes for the Tennessee Vols in recent years. His 2016 season predictions, released just before press time, culminates with an SEC Championship appearance. Here’s his take on the season…
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Impatient Clemmons Anxious for Minority Voice to Be Heard -
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Democratic state Rep. John Ray Clemmons is only halfway through his first two-year term representing District 55 in Nashville. But he’s not willing to wait years to speak out or push for change.
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College Football Notebook: Memphis Coaching Search a Waiting Game -
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
As this is being written, the University of Memphis coaching search is a game of wait and see. Athletic director Tom Bowen & Co. apparently remain fixed on Missouri defensive coordinator Barry Odom, who served in the same position for three seasons at Memphis before going to Missouri before the 2015 season.
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Dangerous Time to Play Emotionally Charged Missouri -
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Tennessee’s football team may be headed into a perfect storm Saturday night at Missouri.
It’s been an emotional whirlwind the last two weeks for the Tigers (5-5, 1-5 SEC), and they will have plenty of motivation against the Vols (6-4, 3-3).
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Events -
Monday, September 28, 2015
Touchdown Club of Memphis will meet Monday, Sept. 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Chickasaw Country Club, 3395 Galloway Ave. Former University of Alabama head coach Gene Stallings is the guest speaker. Cost is $60. Visit tdcmemphis.com.
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Events -
Saturday, September 26, 2015
The Mid-South Fair will be held through Oct. 4 at the Landers Center, 4560 Venture Drive in Southaven. The 159th annual event will feature rides and games, livestock competitions, youth talent show and more. Visit midsouthfair.com for schedule and tickets.
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Preseason Analysis: Vols Will Defeat Oklahoma, Finish 8-4 -
Saturday, August 8, 2015
Tennessee’s football team has something to prove as it concludes the first week of preseason practices and moves forward to the 2015 season.
The Vols must prove they belong in the national picture in Butch Jones’ third year as coach.
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This Year: Accomplished -
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Late in what already was an improbable and wondrous season, University of Memphis linebacker Charles Harris was talking about the contrast between life before Justin Fuente became the Tigers’ head coach and life after Fuente became head coach.
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Voters Approve Wine, Amendments -
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Shelby County citizens voted 2-to-1 Tuesday, Nov. 4, against a proposed amendment to the Tennessee Constitution that gives the Tennessee Legislature the power to regulate abortion, including in cases of rape or incest.
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Voters Approve Wine, Constitutional Amendments -
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Shelby County citizens voted 2-to-1 Tuesday, Nov. 4, against a proposed amendment to the Tennessee Constitution that gives the Tennessee Legislature the power to regulate abortion, including in cases of rape or incest.
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Shelby Early Vote Shows "No" Carry On Abortion Amendment -
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Shelby County’s early vote totals show a defeat for the amendment to the Tennessee Constitution involving abortion and passage of the other three amendments.
The vote count for Shelby County only during the early voting period in advance of the Tuesday, Nov. 4, election day show:
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US Job Growth Is Rising Solidly, So Why Isn't Pay? -
Monday, October 6, 2014
WASHINGTON (AP) – Where are the pay raises?
Employers in the United States are hiring at a brisk pace. Unemployment has sunk to a nearly healthy rate. Jobs are being filled across a range of industries.
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Cohen, Luttrell, Weirich, Harris Take Early Vote -
Friday, August 8, 2014
Democratic U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen has taken the early vote over challenger Ricky Wilkins in the hard fought Democratic Congressional primary on Thursday’s Shelby County election ballot.
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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.
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Events -
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Memphis Botanic Garden will host the Green Your Home Winter Plant Sale Friday, Feb. 7, and Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the garden, 750 Cherry Road. The sale will feature house plants, custom potting, terrariums and garden gift items. Admission is free. Visit memphisbotanicgarden.com.
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Events -
Friday, February 7, 2014
Memphis Botanic Garden will host the Green Your Home Winter Plant Sale Friday, Feb. 7, and Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the garden, 750 Cherry Road. The sale will feature house plants, custom potting, terrariums and garden gift items. Admission is free. Visit memphisbotanicgarden.com.
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Wunderlich Caps 2013 With Big Investment -
Monday, December 23, 2013
In October, Wunderlich Securities Inc. CEO Gary Wunderlich traveled to Washington to testify in front of a congressional panel about promoting capital formation and job creation on behalf of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.
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Events -
Saturday, September 28, 2013
The fifth annual Mike Conley Bowl-n-Bash, benefiting the Methodist Healthcare Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center, will be held Saturday, Sept. 28, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Billy Hardwick’s All Star Lanes, 1576 S. White Station Road. Individual tickets are $125; teams of four are $500. Visit methodisthealth.org/bowlnbash to register.
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Pinnacle Departure Brings Real Estate Challenge -
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Pinnacle Airlines Corp.’s relocation of its Memphis headquarters to Minneapolis by May should have long-term leasing effects on the Downtown office market.
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Ciaramitaro Joins Grace-St. Luke’s as School Counselor -
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Licensed clinical social worker Courtney Ciaramitaro has joined Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal School as school counselor. She will work primarily with middle school students.
Hometown: Memphis
36.
Revving Up -
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
After being vacant for more than a year, Memphis Motorsports Park sold at a live auction Tuesday morning for slightly less than $1.9 million.
Independent investor Joe Lubeck placed the highest bid for the tract – $1.875 million – after the bidding opened at $3 million. Lubeck is managing partner of Jupiter, Fla.-based Palm Beach International Raceway, formerly Moroso Motorsports Park. Jason Rittenburry, Lubeck’s partner, ran the track for 11 years.
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Memphis Motorsports Park Sells for $1.9M -
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
After being vacant for more than a year, Memphis Motorsports Park sold at a live auction Tuesday morning for slightly less than $1.9 million.
Independent investor Joe Lubeck placed the highest bid for the tract – $1.875 million – after the bidding opened at $3 million. Lubeck is managing partner of Jupiter, Fla.-based Palm Beach International Raceway, formerly Moroso Motorsports Park. Jason Rittenburry, Lubeck’s partner, ran the track for 11 years.
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Stimulus Spending Looms Large in Midterm Contests -
Thursday, October 21, 2010
DENVER (AP) — A photo of President Barack Obama hangs on the wall in CoraFaye's Cafe, a short walk from the Denver museum where Obama signed into law the most sweeping U.S. economic package in decades in an attempt to put people back to work and end the worst downturn since the Great Depression.
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Shelby County Court Filings See Sharp Dropoff From Q2 -
Monday, October 18, 2010
Court filings in Circuit, Chancery and Probate Courts for the third quarter of 2010 were relatively unchanged from the same quarter of 2009 and down significantly from the second quarter of this year
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Events -
Thursday, October 29, 2009
The Fifth Annual Professionalism Seminar will be held today from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphrey’s School of Law. The seminar’s theme is “Lincoln on Professionalism” and will discuss President Abraham Lincoln’s qualities of legal and personal professionalism. To register, contact Lesia Beach at 527-3573 or lbeach@memphisbar.org.
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TVA Rep to Update MLGW On Sludge Disaster -
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Gary Harris, general manager of customer service for the Tennessee Valley Authority for West Tennessee, is scheduled to give Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division officials an update today related to an environmental accident that happened in East Tennessee in December.
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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.
43.
Change of Face -
Friday, March 30, 2007
Editor's Note: This is the last in The Daily News' five-part Retail Reinvented series about the past - and future - of the local shopping landscape.
Most shoppers only vaguely remember the days when Carrefour at Kirby Woods, Germantown Village Square and Park Place Mall were enclosed shopping centers. Most of the malls opened in the late 1970s or early 1980s, and all had converted to outdoor malls by 1999.
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Feibelman Honored by American College of Trial Lawyers -
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Jef Feibelman has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Feibelman is an attorney with Burch, Porter & Johnson PLLC. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from Yale University.
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Archived Article: Newsmakers -
Wednesday, June 1, 2005
St St. Jude Researcher Named to Royal Society
Dr. Tom Curran, chair of the department of Developmental Neurobiology and the co-leader of the Neurobiology and Brain Tumor program at St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, was elected to the Fello...
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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...
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Archived Article: Memos -
Wednesday, May 7, 2003
Sgt. Jackie Setliff Sgt. Jackie Setliff of the Shelby County Sheriffs Office was chosen as Officer of the Year by the Optimist Club. A ceremony honoring Setliff begins at 10 a.m. today in the Sheriffs Conference Room, 201 Poplar Ave., ninth floor...
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Archived Article: Benchmark -
Thursday, February 6, 2003
U.S. Attorney files complaint against U.S. Attorney files complaint against
McDonalds over ADA violations
Terrell L. Harris, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, said his office filed a complaint against Century Management L...
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Archived Article: Sharp (lead) -
Thursday, November 14, 2002
Sharps Memphis plant to begin production of solar energy products Sharps Memphis plant finds its place in the sun
By SUE KIRSTEIN
The Daily News
Banking on the anticipated growth of solar electricity demand in the U.S. market, Sharp Elec...
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Archived Article: Tech Focus -
Wednesday, July 24, 2002
By RICK RUSSELL Green energy sources not in Memphis anytime soon
By RICK RUSSELL
The Daily News
A growing number of public utility companies in Tennessee are tapping into an expanding pool of renewable resources to supply energy demands....
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Archived Article: Benchmark -
Thursday, May 30, 2002
High court unbending High court unbending on death row appeals Indications the Supreme Court might crack down on substandard death row lawyers fizzled Tuesday when the court settled another inmate complaint with a familiar ruling: The lawyering wasn...52.
Archived Article: Memos -
Wednesday, August 1, 2001
The Memphis Advertising Federation announces the following appointments to its 2001-2002 board of directors: Judy McCown of B Dr. Marian Levy was named director of grants and research and Sallie Hazelrigg was named director of major gifts and planne...53.
Archived Article: Tech Focus -
Wednesday, May 9, 2001
Green power technology advances Green power market test unearths demands By SUE PEASE The Daily News Sometimes, in order to advance technology, its important to go back to basics such as the sun and wind. The Tennessee Valley Authority is doing just...54.
Archived Article: Comm Briefs -
Friday, July 28, 2000
The Memphis Chapter of the Risk and Insurance Management Society benefit golf tournament tees off at 1 p The Memphis Chapter of the Risk and Insurance Management Society benefit golf tournament tees off at 1 p.m. Sept. 12 at North Creek Golf Club. A...55.
Archived Article: Memos -
Wednesday, May 26, 1999
John J John J. Bradley has been named senior vice president of economic development for the Memphis Area Chamber of Commerce. He is the current president of the Tennessee Industrial Development Council. Bradley is a graduate of the University of Ten...56.
Archived Article: Attorney Graph -
Tuesday, February 16, 1999
Attorney Attorney Judgments Amount ------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------------------- Gordon & Feldbaum 226 $220,174.79 Baer Baer & Baer 220 $348,622.30 Mccullough Law Firm ...57.
Archived Article: Law Briefs -
Thursday, July 9, 1998
The Memphis Bar Association announced the results of the associations Judicial Preference Election concerning all contested judicial and clerk races on Aug The Memphis Bar Association announced the results of the associations Judicial Preference Ele...58.
Archived Article: Memos -
Wednesday, February 25, 1998
Barry D Barry D. Robbins has been named executive vice president/sales and marketing for TBC Corp. He currently is senior vice president of strategic marketing. Ronald E. McCollough was named executive vice president and chief financial officer for ...59.
Archived Article: Memos -
Wednesday, December 27, 1995
12/27 Memos Linden Wright recently was named the 1995 recipient of the YMCAs Red Triangle Award, given to the individual who renders unselfish work and devotion to accomplish YMCA goals. Wright has worked with the YMCA since 1932 and served as finan...