Of the 30 elected positions on the Nov. 6 ballot in five suburban towns and cities in Shelby County, 11 were decided at the Thursday, Aug. 16, deadline for candidates to file their qualifying petitions.

2. 11 of 30 Suburban Races in November Decided at Filing Deadline - Friday, August 17, 2018

Of the 30 elected positions on the Nov. 6 ballot in five of the six suburban towns and cities in Shelby County, 11 were decided at the noon, Thursday, Aug. 16, deadline for candidates to file their qualifying petitions.

3. Candidates Stake Claims For November Elections - Wednesday, May 30, 2018

At the Memorial Day holiday, the incumbent mayors of Bartlett, Germantown and Lakeland had pulled petitions to seek re-election in municipal elections on the Nov. 6 ballot.

Bartlett Mayor Keith McDonald and Lakeland Mayor Wyatt Bunker pulled their qualifying petitions from the Shelby County Election Commission on May 18, the opening day of the filing period. Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo, who has already kicked off his re-election campaign, pulled his petition four days later.

4. Orion, LEO Buy Slice of Wonder Bread - Thursday, January 11, 2018

The Center City Revenue Finance Corp. approved a trio of sales on Tuesday, Jan. 9, including two involving the $73 million Bakery Development in the Medical District and the Beale Street Hampton Inn.

5. Stiff Competition - Saturday, July 1, 2017

Selling Memphis as a place to visit may be easier now than it’s ever been. Conversely, it may also be as difficult as it’s ever been. That dichotomy arises from the fact that Memphis has more amenities, more things to do, see and eat than ever before.

6. 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…

7. Together Again - Saturday, October 24, 2015

To look ahead to next season, we must first go back to last season. To that heady time when the Grizzlies held a 2-1 series lead over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA’s Western Conference semifinals.

8. In Battle for Coffee Pod Market, It's Keurig vs. Recyclables - Wednesday, March 18, 2015

LINCOLN, Calif. (AP) – One measure of how heated the environmental battle has become over coffee giant Keurig Green Mountain's $5 billion-a-year plastic pods is how often the company's opponents use galactic comparisons.

9. Rock’n Dough Pizza Opening in Jackson - Friday, September 20, 2013

The little Memphis pizzeria that could will soon be opening a new location in Jackson, Tenn.

The Rock’n Dough Pizza Co., owned by Jeremy and Amanda Denno, is slated to open a new restaurant and microbrewery at the Jackson Walk development in Jackson in October. The Dennos will team up with veteran local brewer Ben Pugh to create signature suds at the 4,100-square-foot restaurant.

10. LEO Events Brings on Two to Open Nashville Office - Saturday, December 8, 2012

Event management company LEO Events has hired David Kenyon and Kevin Underwood as senior vice president-production and senior vice president, respectively. They will operate out of LEO’s new Nashville office.

11. LEO Events Brings on Two to Open Nashville Office - Thursday, December 6, 2012

Event management company LEO Events has hired David Kenyon and Kevin Underwood as senior vice president-production and senior vice president, respectively. They will operate out of LEO’s new Nashville office.

12. Indie Memphis Festival Gets a Tech Feel - Friday, October 5, 2012

Based on a lineup the nonprofit organization released, this year’s Indie Memphis Film Festival will feel a lot like the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.

It’s a reflection of the digital convergence of film, music and interactive media. Adding a kind of innovation and technology focus to the festival is something organizers have wanted to add for a while, according to Indie Memphis board president Iddo Patt.

13. Destination King Merges With Chattanooga Firm - Thursday, August 9, 2012

Destination King has merged with Quiddity Entertainment of Chattanooga, Tenn., and subsequently formed LEO – an events management group based in Memphis with offices in Chattanooga and Myrtle Beach, S.C.

14. Destination King Merges With Chattanooga Firm - Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Destination King has merged with Quiddity Entertainment of Chattanooga, Tenn., and the subsequent formation of LEO – an events management group based in Memphis with offices in Chattanooga and Myrtle Beach, S.C.

15. New Beale St. Banquet Space Boon for City - Thursday, April 5, 2012

The recent news that the old Pat O’Brien’s space at 310 Beale St. will soon be filled by three private banquet halls and a corner bar has many event planners keyed up for future venue options.

16. Ramsey: No Grant Secrecy Without Disclosing Owners - Friday, February 24, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) – A full Senate vote was delayed Thursday on Republican Gov. Bill Haslam's proposal to close records used to make economic development grant decisions, as some lawmakers questioned why ownership details should be sealed.

17. Destination King Wins Two Awards - Friday, February 24, 2012

The Association of Destination Management Executives International honored Memphis-based Destination King during the annual ADMEI Achievement.

The ADMEI honored Destination King for Best Innovative Event (Under $50,000) for the Siemens Distribution Center grand opening and Destination Management Professional of the Year for Kevin Brewer, co-founder and chief operating officer of Destination King.

18. Keeping Pace - Monday, August 15, 2011

The Tennessee chapter of the American Institute of Architects selected Memphis for its recent annual convention, not only because of the city’s history and entertainment but for its charming design.

19. Destination King Expands to Myrtle Beach - Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Memphis-based destination management company Destination King is branching out.

The company has expanded its offerings into Myrtle Beach, S.C., which recently was named by TripAdvisor.com as the top vacation destination in the U.S. The city attracts more than 14 million visitors annually.

20. The Musician's Progress - Thursday, September 2, 2010

Valerie June’s grandfather gave her a guitar for her 15th birthday. Since then she has worked tirelessly to make a living following her passion.

In the face of an industry in collapse – where musicians and filmmakers face challenges financing production just as large media face hard times – June has turned to an online fundraising platform called Kickstarter to raise money for a full-length album.

21. Rainey Kizer Names Waddell Partner - Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Amanda C. Waddell has been named a partner at Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell PLC. Waddell’s practice is concentrated in the areas of medical malpractice, auto liability and insurance coverage.

22. Evolve Bank & Trust Names Holland to Board - Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Evolve Bank & Trust has named Lewis E. Holland to its board of directors.

Holland served six years as president of the regional investment banking firm UMIC Inc., and after its sale in 1988 became a partner at the Memphis office of Ernst & Young LLP.

23. Hottel Appointed Dean At UT College of Dentistry - Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Dr. Timothy L. Hottel has been appointed dean for the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry.

Hottel currently serves as executive associate dean and chief financial officer, associate dean for academic and financial affairs, division chief for primary care, professor in the Department of Prosthodontics, and interim chair of the Department of Cariology and Restorative Dentistry at Nova Southeastern University in Ford Lauderdale, Fla.

24. The British Are Coming ... And Going - Tuesday, November 21, 2006

Kevin Bourke, a British journalist who covers film, music and theater for the Manchester Evening News, began a story he wrote in 2005 for the paper with the following question: Is Memphis the most significant music city in the world?

25. Carmony Named Newcomer of the Year - Wednesday, November 1, 2006

Brad Carmony has been named Newcomer of the Year in the 2006 MPACT Maker Awards. The award recognizes individuals who have lived in Memphis for a short time, but who have made significant contributions to the community. Carmony is the public relations manager at inferno. He also serves on the regional advisory board of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association of Tennessee, the Exchange Club Family Center's Gala Committee and as a member of the Shelby County Humane Society's Pet Set organization.

26. If Lennon Could See 'Em Now ... - Thursday, October 19, 2006

It's one of the great what-ifs in Memphis music lore.

What if The Beatles - the Fab Foursome who famously revered the Memphis sound - had gotten to record some of their precocious pop magic at Stax, the famed studio they admittedly always wanted to visit?

27. The Sound of Music Makes Itself Heard - Tuesday, August 22, 2006

In Jerry Schilling's new book, "Me and a Guy Named Elvis: My Lifelong Friendship with Elvis Presley," Memphis music is as much a central character as Schilling himself, the youngest member of Elvis' famed Memphis Mafia.

28. Local Businessman to Head State Insurance Group - Wednesday, December 21, 2005

Brad V. Smith, president of Cecil Smith Insurance Agency in Germantown, was elected president of Insurors of Tennessee. Smith has served on the association's board of directors and executive committee for 12 years. He won the group's Chairman of the Year award in 2004 and Insuror of the Year award in 1992.

29. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, January 7, 2004
Sheriffs Office Graduates Reserve Deputies

Sheriffs Office Graduates Reserve Deputies The Shelby County Sheriffs Office graduated the following reserve deputies, who received training through the Memphis Police Department Training Academy between...

30. Archived Article: Real Review - Tuesday, February 15, 2000
Real Review 02-15-00 Management company once again locally owned LEDIC Management Group is again under Memphis ownership. A group of local real estate veterans, led by David L. Shores, has repurchased LEDIC from Residential Co. of America, the New Y...