For almost 60 years, Hollywood and Avery has been where public education in Shelby County was run from. One of the most symbolic moments of the historic change in public education five years ago was opening up the long-closed doors that connected the offices of the Memphis City Schools system with the offices of the Shelby County Schools system in the same building.

2. Hale Named Principal Owner At Pickering Firm - Wednesday, August 1, 2018

After 17 years with Pickering Firm Inc., James Hale has been tapped as one of the architecture and engineering firm’s principal owners. As director of finance and administration, Hale is responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the firm and the day-to-day fiscal management of the company. Hale, who is based in Pickering’s Memphis office, also oversees all accounting and administrative staff, including human resources and IT.

3. 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.

4. Final Goodbye: Roll Call of Some Who Died in 2017 - Monday, January 1, 2018

They made music that inspired legions of fans. Rock 'n' roll founding fathers Chuck Berry and Fats Domino, rockers Tom Petty and Gregg Allman, grunge icon Chris Cornell, country superstar Glen Campbell and jazz great Al Jarreau were among the notable figures who died in 2017, leaving a void in virtually every genre of music.

5. Last Word: After The Fire, Hard Changes at Fred's and Durham Doesn't Go Quietly - Wednesday, September 14, 2016

The immediate questions have simple answers. It was a short in an air conditioner cord that caused the fire that killed 9 people – three adults and six children – before dawn Monday morning in South Memphis.

6. July 22-28, 2016: This week in Memphis history - Saturday, July 23, 2016

1966: The “Where the Action Is” tour at the Mid-South Coliseum is topped by The Young Rascals along with Paul Revere & The Raiders, The Knickerbockers, The Critters, B.J. Thomas, Steve Alaimo and Tina Mason. The tour is an extension of the popular afternoon show hosted by the Raiders and produced by Dick Clark.

7. Suburban Voters Decide School Board Races - Friday, November 8, 2013

Voters in Shelby County’s six suburban towns and cities elected their respective municipal schools boards Thursday, Nov. 7 with low voter turnouts that reflected that most of the school board positions on the ballots were one-candidate uncontested races.

8. Suburban School Board Early Vote In - Friday, November 8, 2013

The early vote is in for the Thursday, Nov. 7, suburban school board races in Shelby County’s six suburban towns and cities which are forming their own municipal school districts.

Only six of the school board races are contested with Lakeland voters choosing from a single list of seven contenders for five positions on the Lakeland school board.

9. Election Day Arrives for Municipal School Boards - Thursday, November 7, 2013

Voters in Shelby County’s six suburban towns and cities go to the polls Thursday, Nov. 7, for the second time in a year to elect school boards for their respective municipal school districts.

10. Early Voting Expands in District 91 Primary - Friday, September 27, 2013

Early voting in the Democratic primary special election for State House District 91 expands Friday, Sept. 27, from the Shelby County Election Commission’s Downtown offices, 157 Poplar Ave., to three satellite locations.

11. Filing Deadline Nears for School Board Races - Thursday, September 26, 2013

It looks as if the prospective candidates in many of the suburban school board races on the Nov. 7 ballot had already decided the winners a day away from the noon, Thursday, Sept. 26, filing deadline for the six sets of races.

12. Director Says He Wants to Grow Mississippi Film Industry - Wednesday, September 4, 2013

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Director Tate Taylor says he wants to make his native Mississippi a place where people can build careers with steady work in the movie business.

He filmed "The Help" in the state in 2010 and announced Aug. 26 that he will make a feature film about the Godfather of Soul, James Brown, with the intention of shooting "every frame" in Mississippi.

13. Expanded Coverage - Monday, August 22, 2011

Along with new housing developments, restaurants, and retail and entertainment establishments, recent population increases have brought expanded health care services to outlying counties.

DeSoto County in Mississippi is a prime example. Its population grew 50.4 percent between 2000 and 2010, from 107,199 to 161,252, and is expected to reach 172,226 by 2012, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

14. Service at Heart of Practice For Morris - Thursday, May 6, 2010

Ordinarily, Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston PC attorney Paul Morris would have stepped down in 2010 as president of Memphis Area Legal Services Inc., but he felt compelled to stay for MALS’ 40th anniversary – and the opportunity it presents to promote the cause.

15. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, June 2, 2004
MEMPHIS FOOD BANK APPOINTS ASST

The Food Bank Appoints Assistant Director

Estella Mayhue-Greer was appointed assistant director of the Memphis Food Bank. Greer has been with The Food Bank for eight years. She previously served as agency relati...

16. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, May 26, 2004
MLGW EXEC PRESENTED BEST COMMUNICATIONS AWARD

FedEx's Fred Smith Named CEO of the Year
FedEx Corp. chairman, president and chief executive officer Frederick W. Smith was named Chief Executive of the Year for 2004 by Chief Executive magazine....

17. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, December 31, 2003
Edmiston, Lollar Named Master School Board Members

Edmiston, Lollar Named Master School Board Members Shelby County Board of Education members Anne Edmiston and Ron Lollar earned the designation Master School Board Member, the highest title confe...

18. 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 ...

19. Archived Article: Comm Briefs - Friday, May 31, 2002
The IronKids Bread Triathlon Series touches down in Memphis, 8 a Saturday will afford garden lovers the chance to take a peek at the secret gardens of Harbor Town. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., six gardens will open as part of the seventh annual event spo...

20. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, January 24, 2001
Ginger Morgan and Suzanne Levine were added to the staff at Archer/Malmo Ginger Morgan and Suzanne Levine were added to the staff at Archer/Malmo. Morgan joins Archer/Malmo as traffic manager, responsible for managing and monitoring the daily progre...

21. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, January 17, 2001
Gayle Hanover graduated from the Graduate, Realtors Institute program Gayle Hanover graduated from the Graduate, Realtors Institute program. Hanover is an agent with Marx & Bensdorf and a member of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors. Insur...

22. Archived Article: Benchmark - Thursday, January 25, 1996
benchmark Kelly Watson vs. Mid-South Eye Bank for Sight Restoration, Louise Jones and Dennis Spears. A Millington man has filed suit in Circuit Court against his employer for wrongful termination. While employed by Mid-South Eye Bank for Sight Resto...

23. Archived Article: Jts Ftc Regulations - Tuesday, October 17, 1995
*10/17 jts FTC regulations New FTC rules to edge out telemarketing fraud By JAMES SNYDER The Daily News Phone solicitors will have to change the way they do business when rules drafted by the Federal Trade Commission take effect at years end. The FT...