Memphis City Council members approved Tuesday, March 7, a $6.1 million four-year grant from the Memphis-Shelby Crime Commission to Memphis police for retention bonuses.

And the council moved a step closer to final approval later this month of changes to the city’s impasse proceeding for resolving stalled contract talks between unions and the city administration. The ordinance with the changes was approved Tuesday on the second of three readings.

2. Council Approves Crime Commission Grant for Police Retention Bonuses - Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Memphis City Council members approved Tuesday, March 7, a $6.1 million four-year grant from the Memphis-Shelby Crime Commission to Memphis police for retention bonuses.

And the council moved a step closer to final approval later this month of changes to the city’s impasse proceeding for resolving stalled contract talks between unions and the city administration. The ordinance with the changes was approved Tuesday on the second of three readings.

3. Social Media Impact on Buying Decisions - Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Research giant Gallup released its State of the American Consumer Report in June of this year with the overarching finding that few brands are winning the battle for consumer engagement. Those that are, inevitably steal share and pull away from the competitive pack.

4. Events - Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Greater Memphis Chamber and Duncan-Williams Inc. will host Job Fuel: 2013 Conference on Job Creation Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. Jim Clifton, chairman and CEO of Gallup, and Dr. Gene Huang, chief economist and vice president at FedEx, will discuss what leaders need to know about the future of job creation. Cost is $50 per person or $450 per table of 10. Visit memphischamber.com.

5. Events - Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Memphis Rotary Club will meet Tuesday, Feb. 19, at noon at the University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Dr. Roland Gray, medical director of the Tennessee Medical Foundation, will discuss prescription drug abuse. Cost is $18. R.S.V.P. to Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

6. Events - Saturday, February 16, 2013

The Booksellers at Laurelwood will host former Vice President Al Gore, signing “The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change,” Monday, Feb. 18, at noon at the bookstore, 387 Perkins Road Extended. Visit thebooksellersatlaurelwood.com.

7. Conference Brings Jobs Creation Into Focus - Monday, February 11, 2013

Jim Clifton, CEO of the Gallup organization since 1998, believes the stakes are extraordinarily high in the global arms race for jobs.

He made the point in stark terms in a recent interview he gave to Forbes.

8. Good News - Tuesday, December 18, 2012

There’s something newly electric in the air. That’s how the editors of National Geographic Traveler describe Memphis, putting the city in the category of 20 must-see places in 2013.

It’s a description that came at the end of November in the form of something Memphians aren’t altogether used to – the editors of national publications nodding approvingly from afar at a city long relegated to one arbitrary ranking after another.

9. Renaissance Avenue - Monday, June 28, 2010

When Larry Schmitt bought a two-story building on the corner of Broad Avenue and Collins Street in 1993, he knew the place needed some TLC.

10. Redevelopment Ahead for Poplar-Colonial Intersection - Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Change is coming to a busy East Memphis intersection, where a car wash will soon be built as the first piece of a larger redevelopment plan.

SunShine Car Wash is planning a new facility at the southeast corner of Poplar Avenue and Colonial Road, on land the company’s owners recently acquired. Last month a group called BCH Investments LLC bought three parcels – 4811, 4825 and 4831 Poplar Ave. – for $1.4 million.

11. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, July 26, 2001
Mid South industrial growth continues despite slowing economy Mid-South industrial market reflects national slowdown By MARY DANDO The Daily News Although Memphis still holds the top spot as the premier distribution center of the United States, the ...

12. Archived Article: Focus (virus) - Wednesday, March 14, 2001
By SUE PEASE Virus protection saves time, money in long run By SUE PEASE The Daily News An Internet Flower for You. Naked Wife. I Love You. These may sound like chapter titles in a fun-loving romance novel. But for some computer users who received e...

13. Archived Article: Mcguire Travel - Wednesday, May 5, 1999
Memphis travel agency moves to DeSoto County Memphis travel agency moves to DeSoto County By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Memphis travel consultants Brooks McGuire and Co. have moved their offices across the state line to Mississippi, and are now o...

14. Archived Article: Exports - Tuesday, June 18, 1996
Memphis exports are growing faster than the national rate, outstriping growth rates for regional competitors and beating out all other Tennessee cities for export volume as measured in dollars, according to a recent report by the U.S. Department of ...