Laurie Williams, adult education coordinator at Memphis Botanic Garden, was recently awarded the Tennessee Urban Forestry Council’s President’s Award for her contribution to establishing and maintaining viable community forests in Tennessee. Williams was one of seven individuals the urban forestry council honored this year.

2. Events - Monday, September 10, 2012

The Black Business Association of Memphis will hold a small-business loan workshop Monday, Sept. 10, at 5:30 p.m. at Renaissance Business Center, 555 Beale St. Cost is free, and pre-registration is not required. Visit bbamemphis.com or call 526-9300.

3. Thornton Finds Balance Between Practice, Pro Bono Work - Thursday, January 13, 2011

Laurie Thornton says it was her own experience with paralyzing fear and a sense of helplessness that led her into the pro bono work she does with her law firm, Glankler Brown PLLC, and with Memphis Area Legal Services.

4. Dr. Lendel Joins Memphis Heart Clinic - Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Dr. Vasili Lendel has joined Memphis Heart Clinic. Lendel is board certified in internal medicine and cardiology. A native of Siberia, Lendel received the Russian Government Award for Academic Excellence. He did his cardiology fellowship at Penn State's medical center in Hershey, Penn., where he received the Chief Cardiology Fellow award.

5. Schwartzberg Named Professional of the Year - Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Dr. Lee S. Schwartzberg has been named Professional of the Year for the field of hematology and oncology in Strathmore Inc.'s 2006-2007 Who's Who, a national registry honoring successful leaders in the fields of business, the arts and sciences, law, engineering and government. Schwartzberg is a senior partner and medical director for The West Clinic. He also serves as director of the Baptist Centers for Cancer Care Stem Cell Transplant Program and the Cancer Genetics Program.

6. First Mercantile Taps Maness to Handle National Accounts - Wednesday, June 21, 2006

Philip E. Maness has been appointed director of national accounts and executive vice president of First Mercantile in Cordova. He began his career with First Mercantile in 1984, serving most recently as strategic planning officer.

7. Baker Donelson Names New President, COO - Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC announced that Jerry Stauffer was selected to serve as the firm's president and chief operating officer. Stauffer formerly served as chairman of the firm's litigation department, as a director of the firm and most recently as managing shareholder. Baker Donelson also announced that Mark Glover was named to a second term as managing shareholder. Ben Adams will continue to serve as board chairman and CEO.

8. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, March 31, 2004
Nashville Attorney Appointed to 30th Judicial District

Attorney Appointed to 30th Judicial District

Nashville attorney Donna M. Fields was appointed to fill a position in the 30th Judicial District, Circuit Court Division 7, replacing recently...

9. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, October 11, 2000
Memphis Inter-Faith Association recently announced its board of directors for 2000-2001 Memphis Inter-Faith Association recently announced its board of directors for 2000-2001. The executive committee is Julie Raines, chair; Rabbi Harry Danziger, vi...

10. Archived Article: Fire (lead) - Monday, August 28, 2000
By LAURIE JOHNSON Fire training facility to move near Frayser By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News For the past 42 years, Memphis fire and rescue personnel have been trained in the art and discipline of firefighting and emergency medicine at the Armour ...

11. Archived Article: Creative Life (lead) - Thursday, March 2, 2000
Williams Refining gives Williams Refining gives $25,000 youth grant By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Williams Refining today will extend a $25,000 grant to Creative Life Inc., a non-profit youth development program in South Memphis. The grant will b...

12. Archived Article: Groundhog (market) - Monday, January 31, 2000
Groundhog to see 20,000 Tennessee shadows Groundhog to see 20,000 Tennessee shadows By Sharon H. Fitzgerald and Laurie Johnson For the third straight year, Tennessees work force will be humming a collective rendition of "Me and My Shadow" ...

13. Archived Article: Gas (lead) - Wednesday, January 26, 2000
Gas prices drop slightly, but still high Gas prices reflect less production, increased use By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News What a difference a year makes. A year ago, Memphis drivers could expect to pay about 90 cents for a gallon of regular gasoli...

14. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, November 9, 1999
Creative Life Prep School launches expansion, capital campaign Creative Life Prep School launches expansion, capital campaign By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News When the Creative Life Preparatory School opened its doors two years ago, housing its 23 s...

15. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, October 19, 1999
The demand for DeSoto The demand for DeSoto New projects representing more than $360 million in capital investments may be leading DeSoto County toward another record-breaking year for development By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News With nine companies...

16. Archived Article: Lead - Thursday, August 26, 1999
By LAURIE JOHNSON Mapco, Bellevue Baptist granted zoning variances By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Williams Refining LLC and Bellevue Baptist Church were among applicants granted zoning variances Wednesday by the Memphis and Shelby County Board of ...

17. Archived Article: Idb - Wednesday, May 19, 1999
Four companies seek tax freezes on $50 million in new investment By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Four tax freeze applications representing $50 million in new capital investment and about 300 additional jobs will be considered by the Industrial Deve...

18. Archived Article: Back2 - Tuesday, May 18, 1999
The Daily News wins SPJs Best of Show award The Daily News wins SPJs Best of Show award The Daily News won the Best of Show award in the Society of Professional Journalists annual awards competition. Staff members of the paper won seven awards, incl...

19. Archived Article: Real Fcs (acronyms) Lj - Tuesday, March 16, 1999
By LAURIE JOHNSON Whats in a name? GRI, CRE, AIA, NAHB, NAR ... a string of letters can indicate whos passed muster in the design, building, remodeling and marketing sectors of the real estate industry By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Dont know your...

20. Archived Article: Buckman (bott) - Tuesday, January 12, 1999
By LAURIE JOHNSON Buckman Laboratories begins renovations By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Tearing down the walls and letting in the sunshine are the objectives of a laboratory renovation project currently underway at Buckman Laboratories. Plans for...

21. Archived Article: Memphis Invests - Monday, December 21, 1998
By LAURIE JOHNSON Record $1.4 billion invested in Memphis in 1998 By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Private companies invested a record $1.4 billion to relocate and expand in Memphis and Shelby County in 1998, according to figures released by the Mem...

22. Archived Article: Real Fcs (gallup) Lj - Tuesday, October 20, 1998
By LAURIE JOHNSON Beach property in Arizona?? A recent Gallup poll suggests Americans are skeptical about the ethics and integrity of real estate agents By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Thousands of consumers depend on real estate agents every day t...

23. Archived Article: Time Warn (lead) - Friday, September 25, 1998
By LAURIE JOHNSON Time Warner starts renovating offices By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Time Warner Communications has started renovating its facility at 5450 Winchester Road as part of a plan to enhance customer service capabilities. Renovations t...

24. Archived Article: Metal (lead) - Thursday, July 9, 1998
By LAURIE JOHNSON American Metal Sales breaks ground in DeSoto By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News American Metal Sales Inc. broke ground Wednesday on an 85,200-square-foot manufacturing plant in DeSoto County that is expected to employ about 40 worker...

25. Archived Article: Scit (lead) - Tuesday, June 23, 1998
By LAURIE JOHNSON Security Capital starts large-user warehouse By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Security Capital Industrial Trust has started constructing a 500,000-square-foot speculative distribution facility at 5461 Davidson Road in Southeast Mem...

26. Archived Article: Briar (lead) - Wednesday, May 27, 1998
By LAURIE JOHNSON Briarcrest school starts auditorium renovations By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News A larger stage, more storage space and a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system are part of a renovation project planned for Briarcrest Christian ...

27. Archived Article: Randall (lead) - Friday, May 22, 1998
By LAURIE JOHNSON Randall Christian to build in DeSoto By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Randall Christian Academy is moving from its long-time Memphis location to new quarters in DeSoto County. The school, which has operated since 1972 at 2898 S. Pe...

28. Archived Article: Sylvan (lead) - Monday, April 13, 1998
By LAURIE JOHNSON Sylvan breaks ground in Bartlett Corporate Park By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Sylvan Learning Systems Inc. broke ground Thursday on a $1.2 million facility in Bartlett Corporate Park that will expand its educational presence in ...

29. Archived Article: Time-warner Lj - Friday, January 9, 1998
By LAURIE JOHNSON Time Warner to move Downtown center By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Time Warner Communications is moving its Downtown customer service center to the Pembroke Square Building at 115 Main St. The company closed its former Downtown c...

30. Archived Article: Glenview (bott) - Tuesday, January 6, 1998
By LAURIE JOHNSON Public hearing set for Glenview historic designation By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News The Memphis Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing at 4:30 p.m. today at City Hall regarding the nomination of the Glenview Historic Dis...

31. Archived Article: Business Expo 97 Lj - Wednesday, October 22, 1997
By LAURIE JOHNSON Expo 97 to showcase more than 300 booths By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News For a good look at the array of products and services companies serving the Memphis market have to offer, the Memphis Area Chamber of Commerces annual busine...

32. Archived Article: Carnes Elem. Renov - Friday, September 26, 1997
By LAURIE JOHNSON Renovations underway on Carnes Elementary Downtown By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Construction is underway on the $5.7 million renovation of Carnes Elementary School at 943 J. W. Williams Lane in Downtown Memphis. The project wil...

33. Archived Article: Out Of Poverty Lj - Tuesday, August 5, 1997
By LAURIE JOHNSON 12-step curriculum helps break poverty mind-set By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News In the effort to fight poverty, there are a number of programs that pick up where an underprivileged citizens resources leave off. Many provide basic ...

34. Archived Article: Real Fcs (corridor) Lj - Tuesday, June 3, 1997
lj 10/5 cates Filling in the blanks Memphis Heritage honors Midtown Corridor Redevelopment Project organizers for their vision in urban rehabilitation and neighborhood conservation By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News In the late 1960s and early 1970s, ...

35. Archived Article: Saddle Creek Lj - Thursday, January 16, 1997
lj 10/5 cates Saddle Creek sections sell for $12.5 million By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Two sections of the Saddle Creek shopping center  Saddle Creek West and Saddle Creek South  changed ownership this week in a transaction totaling a...

36. Archived Article: Lakeland Lj - Monday, January 6, 1997
lj 10/5 cates New mall, rural feel contribute to Lakeland growth By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Housing starts in Lakeland reached a near-record level in 1996, and commercial development is expected to get a jump-start during the coming year with ...

37. Archived Article: Fcs (enhance) Lj - Monday, December 16, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Building up business Local economic development teams new Enhance program outlines resources available for Memphis businesses seeking to expand By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News For the business owner considering expansion or relocation...

38. Archived Article: Vesta Awards Lj - Wednesday, September 25, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Trinity Group wins top Vesta awards By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News When Memphis home building newcomers the Trinity Group decided to debut their talents at this years Vesta Home Show, little did they know just how big an impression t...

39. Archived Article: Desoto Resid Update Lj - Monday, June 24, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Olive Branch continues to set housing records By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Residential development in DeSoto County is progressing at a record-breaking pace in 1996, with Olive Branch in the lead for number of residential permits i...

40. Archived Article: Ccim Lj - Thursday, June 6, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Distribution development looks good for 1996 By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News With development in the first five months of 1996 already standing at 75 percent of 1995s total, the Memphis warehouse and distribution facility market is ex...

41. Archived Article: Restaurants Lj - Monday, June 3, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Downtown restaurant market strong By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News The Downtown restaurant market in Memphis is growing in 1996, with eight new restaurants opening since January, according to business licenses filed in Shelby County. &...

42. Archived Article: Standout (williams) Lj - Friday, May 17, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Balancing nature and need Memphis environmental engineer honored for his work By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News A lifetime quest to find a balance between nature and the needs of people has given one Memphis environmentalist a career wi...

43. Archived Article: Adr Story Lj - Friday, April 26, 1996
lj 10/5 cates ADR offers quicker, cheaper journey to peace Litigants create their own solutions By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Judges may have often wished in the past that they could just tell litigants to "take it outside." Now, thanks...

44. Archived Article: Neighborhd Assoc Lj - Monday, March 4, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Neighborhood associations protect residents, build community spirit By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News When Elbert Rich Jr. and his neighbors discovered that gang members were using their quiet streets as a delivery zone for stolen cars,...

45. Archived Article: Home Expo Lj - Thursday, February 29, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Home Expo 96 opens Friday By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Anyone who is considering remodeling, buying or building a home will have the opportunity this weekend to view the latest trends and "meet the experts" of the home-bu...

46. Archived Article: Govt focus lj - Friday, February 16, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Wholl watch the kids? Governor appoints task force to study child care requirements for welfare reform By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News If welfare reform in Tennessee becomes a reality, the state will find itself confronting a problem ...

47. Archived Article: Govt Focus Lj - Friday, February 2, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Tennessee 200: Memphis and Shelby Countys bicentennial activities snowballing By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News What do a calendar, a brick and a time capsule have in common? They are all part of Memphis and Shelby Countys kickoff activ...

48. Archived Article: Poplar Plaza Lj - Wednesday, January 10, 1996
lj 10/5 cates High in the mid-80s Poplar Plaza almost leased to capacity By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Shoppers at Poplar Plaza are finding an increasingly diverse offering of restaurant fare at the shopping center, from pizza at Mama Grazies to ...

49. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, January 2, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Expo is "one-stop shop" for home builders By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Anyone who is considering remodeling, buying or building a home soon will have the opportunity to see the latest trends and "meet the experts&quo...

50. Archived Article: Lj Youth Village - Thursday, October 26, 1995
lj 10/5 cates Youth Villages receives prestigious quality award By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Youth Villages is now on the map with organizations such as Methodist Health Systems, FedEx, Memphis Light Gas & Water and Baptist Memorial Hospital...