National Basketball Association star Lebron James is releasing his first women’s basketball shoe, with the help of a Memphis native.

The collaboration is between Harlem’s Fashion Row and James. According to Nike, the HFR x Lebron 16 is the first LeBron signature shoe to be reimagined by female designers.

2. Police Dept. Teams With Bank For Senior Crime Prevention - Tuesday, July 31, 2018

BancorpSouth and the Memphis Police Department are hosting a crime prevention lunch-and-learn for seniors on Tuesday, July 31, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Middle Baptist Church, 801 Whitehaven Lane.

3. Trump Slams Rate Increases by Independent Federal Reserve - Friday, July 20, 2018

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump on Thursday cast aside concerns about the Federal Reserve's independence, saying he was "not happy" with the Fed's recent interest rate increases.

4. Serena Williams Nears 8th Wimbledon Title, 24th Slam Overall - Friday, July 13, 2018

LONDON (AP) — Yes, this will be Serena Williams' 10th Wimbledon final. Yes, it's her 30th title match at any major. And, well, sure, she's widely regarded as not just the best of her era, but any era.

5. Youth Academy of Dreams Opening in Frayser - Wednesday, July 11, 2018

The Frayser community has a new innovative after-school program designed to help youth ages 5 to 18 reach their full potential through comprehensive programming that includes education, mentoring, discovery and sports.

6. Catholic Charities Teams With Catholic Heart Work Camp - Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Catholic Charities of West Tennessee will serve as a volunteer site for the youth and leaders from Catholic Heart Work Camp this week. Students will be painting a clothes closet and beautifying the front of the Fig Tree Food Pantry by planting flowers. The clothes closet and food pantry are part of the Fig Tree Emergency Services program, which served more than 26,000 people in the most recent fiscal year.

7. Last Word: The Politics of Summer, Perpetual Motion and Nigerian Email Scams - Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Just about the time it is summer by the calendar next week as well as by the ongoing weather, you will start to see a set of one-on-one debates between the Democratic and Republican contenders for Shelby County Mayor – Lee Harris and David Lenoir, respectively.

8. Lockhart Selling Memphis as Adams Keegan Recruiter - Friday, June 8, 2018

Born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Kristin Lockhart, vice president of recruiting at Adams Keegan, is no stranger to moving.

9. Credit Cards to Perfect Targeting Programs - Thursday, May 24, 2018

NEW YORK (AP) – Credit card companies are taking the next step in using their points programs to influence what millions of customers buy, going as far as influencing what color blender you might purchase.

10. Teamsters Leaders Facing Probe for Accepting Gifts - Friday, May 11, 2018

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – An independent investigator has ratcheted up his probe into whether top Teamsters leaders accepted undisclosed gifts from a business that brokered health benefits for the union.

11. Uber, Lyft Add Programs At Memphis International - Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Ride-share companies Lyft and Uber have introduced a new “Rematch” program at Memphis International Airport designed to reduce wait times and provide drivers with more flexibility.

Rematch allows drivers to accept ride requests immediately after dropping off a customer. Previously, drivers were required to return to the airport’s cellphone lot after drop-off, and be placed in a queue for ride requests.

12. Tyson Foods Expanding Safety Programs to 12 Poultry Plants - Friday, April 6, 2018

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – Tyson Foods is expanding the safety programs it has been testing in its beef plants for several years to 12 poultry plants because of the results.

The Springdale, Arkansas-based company said Thursday it developed the measures in cooperation with the United Food and Commercial Workers International union.

13. 3 Elite Teams Favorites in AAC Tournament - Wednesday, March 7, 2018

The American Athletic Conference Tournament tips off on Thursday, March 8, In Orlando, Florida, and the field will include two teams in the Associated Press Top 15 and a third in Top 25.

Yet, the mantra before play begins is that while there is separation between No. 8 Cincinnati, No. 11 Wichita State and No. 21 Houston from the other nine teams in the conference, upsets are possible.

14. Adams Keegan Expands Into Northeastern US - Saturday, February 24, 2018

Memphis-based Adams Keegan, a national managed human resources, payroll and benefits provider, is expanding into the Northeast United States, extending its footprint into New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.

15. Adams Keegan Expands Into Northeastern US - Thursday, February 22, 2018

Memphis-based Adams Keegan, a national managed human resources, payroll and benefits provider, is expanding into the Northeast United States, extending its footprint into New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.

16. Social Media Valuable Tool For FESJC, Sports Teams - Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Earlier this week FedEx St. Jude Classic tournament director Darrell Smith put an offer out on Twitter to a noted entertainer with local ties: “Hey @jtimberlake, I know you have a couple shows in PA after Memphis, but feel free to come on back the next Wednesday, June 6, for our pro-am. Got a spot if you want it. #HushYall.”

17. Tech Support Scams Target Everyone - Friday, January 19, 2018

A study conducted for the BBB by Steve Baker, a retired FTC regional director, found that it’s only a question of when, not if, a person will be targeted in a tech support scam.

18. U.S. News: 5 U of M Online Programs Among the Best - Saturday, January 13, 2018

The University of Memphis has five online academic programs ranked in the Top 150 in the country by U.S. News & World Report, including nursing, which is ranked 15th nationally after climbing 86 spots in the rankings.

19. U.S. News: U of M Online Programs Among Best - Friday, January 12, 2018

The University of Memphis has five online academic programs ranked in the Top 150 in the country by U.S. News & World Report, including nursing, which is ranked 15th nationally after climbing 86 spots in the rankings.

20. Rising Programs - Thursday, December 28, 2017

Iowa State plays in college football mecca as a Power 5 member, albeit in the Big 12. The University of Memphis lives in the non-Power 5 outer ring that is the American Athletic Conference. The Cyclones (7-5) play a tougher league schedule. That’s just true. And they pulled two big-time upsets by beating Oklahoma, which is in the College Football Playoffs, and then-No. 4 TCU.

21. Are 3-D Mammograms Really Better? US Puts Scans to the Test - Friday, December 8, 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) – A better mammogram? Increasingly women are asked if they want a 3-D mammogram instead of the regular X-ray – and now U.S. health officials are starting a huge study to tell if the newer, sometimes pricier choice really improves screening for breast cancer.

22. For AAC Football Teams And Coaches Glass Ceiling is Real - Friday, December 1, 2017

Recently, UCF coach Scott Frost was talking about what a great job he has, and why he came to Central Florida in the first place. High on the list was all the talent in the state of Florida. And Orlando, he said, is a great place to live.

23. Adams Keegan Launches HR Performance Tool - Thursday, November 30, 2017

Adams Keegan, a Memphis-based national managed human resources services company, has launched a new performance management tool to provide companies a dedicated, customizable space for employee reviews and performance tracking.

24. Help Your Employees Avoid Student Loan Scams - Thursday, November 30, 2017

I read a lot of press releases from the Federal Trade Commission about enforcement actions against companies it alleges have deceived consumers, including many that are out-and-out scams. A recent one included a plea to companies to help protect their employees from student loan debt relief scams.

25. Pinnacle Adds to Local Mortgage Teams - Saturday, November 18, 2017

Stephanie Pilkington and Ken Pruett have joined Pinnacle Financial Partners as senior vice presidents and mortgage advisers.

26. Pinnacle Adds to Local Mortgage Teams - Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Stephanie Pilkington and Ken Pruett have joined Pinnacle Financial Partners as senior vice presidents and mortgage advisers.

27. Jones’ Teams Have Never Regressed, Until Now - Friday, November 3, 2017

Looks like Butch Jones has survived another week to coach Tennessee’s football team.

What happens if UT loses to Southern Miss at homecoming Saturday night (7:30 ET, SEC Network) at Neyland Stadium? Good question.

28. In Historic Change, Boy Scouts to Let Girls in Some Programs - Thursday, October 12, 2017

NEW YORK (AP) – Embracing a historic change, the Boy Scouts of America announced Wednesday plans to admit girls into the Cub Scouts starting next year and to establish a new program for older girls using the same curriculum as the Boy Scouts.

29. Adams Gets Life Without Parole For Bobo Murder in Sentencing Deal - Saturday, September 23, 2017

UPDATE: After a jury in Savannah, Tennessee convicted Zachary Adams Friday of first degree murder, kidnapping and rape, prosecutors and the defense announced a sentencing agreement Saturday that means Adams will serve life in prison without parole plus 50 years for the 2011 murder of Holly Bobo.

30. Transplants Foundation Teams With Good Shepherd - Saturday, September 9, 2017

Good Shepherd Pharmacy and the National Foundation for Transplants have teamed up to bring affordable medication to Tennessee transplant patients.

NFT helps families with financial hardships by providing grants for transplant-related expenses, and now their patients will also have access to either free or at-cost prescription medication through Good Shepherd Pharmacy.

31. Transplants Foundation Teams With Good Shepherd - Thursday, September 7, 2017

Good Shepherd Pharmacy and the National Foundation for Transplants have teamed up to bring affordable medication to Tennessee transplant patients.

NFT helps families with financial hardships by providing grants for transplant-related expenses, and now their patients will also have access to either free or at-cost prescription medication through Good Shepherd Pharmacy.

32. Youth Villages Teams Up With HealthyHere - Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Youth Villages has teamed up with HealthyHere, a mobile medical clinic, to offer annual physicals, primary care and follow-up care to the nonprofit’s staff.

The HealthyHere mobile clinics are outfitted with portable ultrasound machines, a private area in the vehicle dedicated to physical exams, and the equipment necessary for performing on-board lab work and biometric measurements.

33. AAC Names Tigers’ Pollard Special Teams Player of Week - Wednesday, September 6, 2017

University of Memphis redshirt sophomore Tony Pollard was named the American Athletic Conference’s Special Teams Player of the Week by the league office, and teammates Curtis Akins and Darrell Henderson were named to the weekly honor roll for their work in Memphis’ 37-29 win over Louisiana Monroe.

34. Williams-Sonoma Hiring 2,000 Seasonal Employees - Saturday, September 2, 2017

In preparation for an influx of seasonal orders, Williams-Sonoma Inc. announced will hire 2,000 seasonal employees to work from September to December.

35. Williams-Sonoma Hiring 2,000 Seasonal Employees - Friday, September 1, 2017

In preparation for an influx of seasonal orders, Williams-Sonoma Inc. announced will hire 2,000 seasonal employees to work from September to December.

36. Linebacker Williamson Must Show He’s Worth ‘Big Money’ - Friday, August 18, 2017

Seven years ago, the Titans had a young, productive linebacker who was in the final year of his contract and wondering whether his future would be in Tennessee or elsewhere.

Stephen Tulloch had been a home-grown, fourth-round pick of the Titans in 2006, a middle linebacker who had proven to be a sure tackler and had established himself as a solid starter. Tulloch was credited with 160 tackles in 2006, including 111 solo stops.

37. Black Names Ramsey, Fincher Co-Chairs of Tennessee Gov's Bid - Tuesday, August 15, 2017

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Republican U.S. Rep. Diane Black has named two prominent former politicians from either end of Tennessee as co-chairman for her gubernatorial bid.

38. Financial Personality Ramsey Eyes New Tennessee Headquarters - Friday, July 28, 2017

FRANKLIN, Tenn. (AP) – Financial personality Dave Ramsey has broken ground on a new corporate headquarters in Tennessee.

39. NCAA Rule Ending Two-a-Days Forcing Teams to Adjust - Thursday, July 27, 2017

The two-a-day football practices that coaches once used to toughen up their teams and cram for the start of the season are going the way of tear-away jerseys and the wishbone formation.

As part of its efforts to increase safety, the NCAA approved a plan this year that prevents teams from holding multiple practices with contact in a single day.

40. Aetna Teams Up With Mississippi Health Network - Saturday, July 22, 2017

The Mississippi Affiliated Health Network, an alliance of hospitals and more than 1,000 clinicians, has entered into an agreement with the insurance giant Aetna that will serve about 9,000 patients across Mississippi.

41. Last Word: No Assumptions, Riverfront Concepts and A Tale of Two Teams - Wednesday, July 19, 2017

The “Midtown is Memphis” arch in Overton Square is no more. Vanished this week as the former Chiwawa is being converted to Indian Pass Raw Bar – for those of you new to Memphis, these are both restaurants – one former and the other future.

42. Aetna Teams Up With Mississippi Affiliated Health Network - Monday, July 17, 2017

The Mississippi Affiliated Health Network, an alliance of hospitals and more than 1,000 clinicians, has entered into an agreement with the insurance giant Aetna that will serve about 9,000 patients across Mississippi.

43. On National Summer Learning Day, Memphis Takes Stock of Programs for Kids - Monday, July 17, 2017

When it comes to summer learning, it’s been a better year for Memphis, where a range of new programs have helped to stem learning loss that hits hard in communities with a high number of low-income students.

44. National Title is Success for Alabama, Not Other SEC Teams - Friday, July 14, 2017

HOOVER, Ala. – They play in the same conference, but in different worlds. Alabama defines success as winning a national championship.

The rest of the Southeastern Conference?

If they’re honest, those teams now define success as how close they can come to Nick Saban and the Crimson Tide. They define success with the knowledge that there is the preeminent program in college football – winners of four national titles since 2009 and only a play away in 2016 – and then there are the other 13 teams in the SEC.

45. Adams Keegan Expands Into Nashville Market - Saturday, July 8, 2017

Adams Keegan, a national managed human resources services firm based in Memphis, is expanding into the Nashville market.

The company, which also operates an office in Atlanta, says the Nashville expansion follows years of continuous growth and a string of executive-level promotions at its Memphis headquarters.

46. Adams Keegan Expands Into Nashville Market - Friday, July 7, 2017

Adams Keegan, a national managed human resources services firm based in Memphis, is expanding into the Nashville market.

The company, which also operates an office in Atlanta, says the Nashville expansion follows years of continuous growth and a string of executive-level promotions at its Memphis headquarters.

47. Starbucks Teams With Lady Gaga for 'Cups of Kindness' - Tuesday, June 13, 2017

SEATTLE (AP) – Starbucks has teamed up with Lady Gaga for a set of brightly colored summer drinks that will raise money for the singer's foundation.

The "Cups of Kindness" campaign begins Tuesday and runs through Monday. Starbucks says 25 cents from every drink will be donated to Gaga's "Born This Way" foundation, which has an ongoing campaign to encourage kindness.

48. Grizzlies to Hold Tryouts For Entertainment Teams - Saturday, June 10, 2017

The Memphis Grizzlies will host open tryouts at Landers Center in Southaven on Sunday, July 9, for the next performers to join their live entertainment teams.

Like the Grizz Girls, the Grizzlies’ live entertainment squads will perform at all Grizzlies home games and represent the team at promotional and community events in Memphis and the surrounding region.

49. Grizzlies to Hold Tryouts For Entertainment Teams - Thursday, June 8, 2017

The Memphis Grizzlies will host open tryouts at Landers Center in Southaven on Sunday, July 9, for the next performers to join their live entertainment teams.

Like the Grizz Girls, the Grizzlies’ live entertainment squads will perform at all Grizzlies home games and represent the team at promotional and community events in Memphis and the surrounding region.

50. JPMorgan Chase Pumps $17M Into Summer Job Programs - Tuesday, May 23, 2017

BOSTON (AP) – JPMorgan Chase has announced a five-year, $17 million investment in a summer job program to give youth the skills needed to succeed in the modern business world.

The first phase of the Summer Youth Employment Program announced Monday includes $3 million to organizations in 19 U.S. cities that provide training and work experience to the young.

51. Last Word: Centennial, Hackett Retires -- Sort Of and Baseball Dreams - Monday, May 22, 2017

Monday marks 100 years since a mob took Ell Persons off a train and to the Macon Road Bridge across the Wolf River and burned him alive. It was the lynching that gave birth to the Memphis Branch NAACP one month later. The national NAACP field office investigator who came to Memphis at great personal peril to investigate Person’s death was none other than James Weldon Johnson, the man who also composed “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”

52. Lifeblood Teams Up With Memphis in May for Drive - Saturday, May 13, 2017

In partnership with the Memphis in May International Festival, Lifeblood is inviting the community to help with a blood drive.

Through noon Monday, May 15, all blood donors will be entered into a drawing to receive one of 10 pairs of complimentary passes to attend the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest May 17-20.

53. Two SCS Teachers to Attend Development Programs - Saturday, May 13, 2017

GP Memphis Cellulose has announced its 2017 teacher development program awardees who will participate in company-sponsored summer learning programs.

Luanne Pyron, a third-grade teacher at Arlington Elementary School, was selected to attend Keystone Science School’s 2017 “Key Issues Institute: Bringing Environmental Issues to the Classroom,” this summer in Silverthorne, Colorado.

54. Two SCS Teachers to Attend Summer Learning Programs - Friday, May 12, 2017

GP Memphis Cellulose has announced its 2017 teacher development program awardees who will participate in company-sponsored summer learning programs.

Luanne Pyron, a third-grade teacher at Arlington Elementary School, was selected to attend Keystone Science School’s 2017 “Key Issues Institute: Bringing Environmental Issues to the Classroom,” this summer in Silverthorne, Colorado. And Nastasia Dangerfield, an eighth-grade teacher at Woodstock Middle School, has been selected to attend The Bill of Rights Institute’s 2017 “Founder’s Fellowship” program this July in Washington, D.C.

55. Le Bonheur Pulmonology Chief Wants to Expand Programs, Care - Friday, May 12, 2017

Dr. Patricia Dubin’s mother was a pediatric emergency department nurse. Her father was a general pediatrician.

Growing up in a family like that, steeped in pediatrics, helped likewise set Dubin on a path into the same field. Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital hired her at the end of 2016 as the new chief of its pediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine efforts, and Dubin has ambitions to expand the hospital’s programs in those and similar areas this year.

56. Lifeblood Teams Up With Memphis in May for Drive - Thursday, May 11, 2017

In partnership with the Memphis in May International Festival, Lifeblood is inviting the community to help with a blood drive.

Through noon Monday, May 15, all blood donors will be entered into a drawing to receive one of 10 pairs of complimentary passes to attend the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest May 17-20.

57. Grizzlies Among 17 NBA Teams Participating in Debut Season of Gaming League - Friday, May 5, 2017

NEW YORK (AP) – How about Cleveland against Golden State again – this time for the video game championship?

The Cavaliers and Warriors are among 17 teams who will participate in the NBA 2K eSports league that will debut in 2018.

58. Renewable Energy Critic to Oversee Wind and Solar Programs - Thursday, May 4, 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Trump administration has named a fervent critic of government support for wind and solar projects to oversee federal renewable energy programs.

The Department of Energy confirmed Wednesday that Dan Simmons will lead its Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.

59. Eighteen Startup Teams Set to Begin ‘Summer of Acceleration’ in Memphis - Thursday, May 4, 2017

Eighteen startup teams this week have kicked off the “Summer of Acceleration,” the season of joint accelerator programming across six startup accelerators overseen by the EPIcenter, Memphis Bioworks and Start Co.

60. U of M Ranked Among Top Healthcare Admin Programs - Wednesday, May 3, 2017

The University of Memphis’ Master in Healthcare Administration program has been ranked No. 12 by the online resource topmastersinhealthcare.com.

61. Start Co. Teams Hit Key Business Milestones - Saturday, April 29, 2017

Six of Start Co.’s alumni teams hit major business milestones recently.

The teams participated in the summer accelerator programs in 2013, 2014 and 2015 as well as participating in post-acceleration activities to continue to build their businesses.

62. Veterinary Ophthalmologists Providing Free Eye Exams for Service Animals - Thursday, April 27, 2017

Each May, the offices of Memphis Veterinary Services begin to fill up with a very special group of clients: service animals. The eye exams are offered at no charge through the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmology/Stokes Pharmacy National Service Animal Eye Exam event, and are available to a variety of different registered service animals.

63. Start Co. Teams Hit Key Business Milestones - Monday, April 24, 2017

Six of Start Co.’s alumni teams have hit major business milestones recently.

The teams participated in the summer accelerator programs in 2013, 2014 and 2015 as well as participating in post-acceleration activities to continue to build their businesses.

64. Accelerator Programs Keep Memphis Starting Up - Saturday, April 8, 2017

The mantra is “never stop starting.” The constituency it applies to is entrepreneurs in Memphis and those who come here flush with ideas and creativity. And for Memphis’ startup community – from the sixth floor of Start Co.’s 88 Union Ave. hive of activity to the Memphis Bioworks Foundation and points in between – that exhortation to “never stop” is as much a rallying cry as it is a marker highlighting one of the more dynamic and fledgling sectors of the city’s economy.

65. Samsung's Fire-Prone Note 7 Phone May Return After Recalls - Wednesday, March 29, 2017

NEW YORK (AP) – Samsung's fire-prone Galaxy Note 7 phone might come back as refurbished or rental phones.

Samsung says it's considering bringing the recalled units back to market. The company says it will first consult regulatory authorities and carriers and assess local demand. It's not yet known when and which countries such phones would be sold.

66. U of M Grad Programs Garner National Rankings - Saturday, March 25, 2017

The University of Memphis has 18 graduate programs ranked nationally by U.S. News & World Report. While some programs are ranked yearly, others are ranked every two to three years.

The programs include: audiology (No. 17), rehabilitation counseling (No. 21), speech-language pathology (No. 24), health care management (No. 47), clinical psychology (No. 102), earth sciences (No. 106), public affairs (No. 115), social work (No. 123), math (No. 126), English (No. 133), history (No. 134), engineering (No. 139), law (No. 140), fine arts (No. 147), psychology (No. 148), part-time MBA (No. 182), biological sciences (No. 209) and nursing master’s (No. 209).

67. NCAA South Region Teams Have Open Practice Thursday - Wednesday, March 22, 2017

As part of the 2017 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament, FedExForum will be hosting four teams, University of North Carolina, University of Kentucky, University of California, Los Angeles and Butler University, this Friday, March 24 and Sunday, March 26 for the South Regional Semifinals and Final.

68. U of M Grad Programs Garner National Rankings - Tuesday, March 21, 2017

The University of Memphis has 18 graduate programs ranked nationally by U.S. News & World Report. While some programs are ranked yearly, others are ranked every two to three years.

The programs include: audiology (No. 17), rehabilitation counseling (No. 21), speech-language pathology (No. 24), health care management (No. 47), clinical psychology (No. 102), earth sciences (No. 106), public affairs (No. 115), social work (No. 123), math (No. 126), English (No. 133), history (No. 134), engineering (No. 139), law (No. 140), fine arts (No. 147), psychology (No. 148), part-time MBA (No. 182), biological sciences (No. 209) and nursing master’s (No. 209).

69. MAS Adds Specialist For Volunteer, Foster Programs - Saturday, March 11, 2017

Memphis Animal Services has added a volunteer and outreach specialist who will coordinate volunteer and foster programs at the city shelter.

Dani Rutherford comes to the newly created position at MAS from being development assistant at Communities in Schools of Tennessee, a role that included coordinating donor relationships, donation drives, grant writing and communications work.

70. Dedric, KJ Lawson Make AAC All-Conference Teams - Saturday, March 11, 2017

University of Memphis sophomore Dedric Lawson and freshman K.J. Lawson were each named to an American Athletic All-Conference team.

Dedric Lawson was named to the All-Conference First Team, and K.J. Lawson to the All-Rookie Team.

71. Dedric, KJ Lawson Make AAC All-Conference Teams  - Thursday, March 9, 2017

University of Memphis sophomore Dedric Lawson and freshman K.J. Lawson were each named to an American Athletic All-Conference team.

Dedric Lawson was named to the All-Conference First Team, and K.J. Lawson to the All-Rookie Team.

72. MAS Adds Coordinator Of Volunteer, Foster Programs - Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Memphis Animal Services has added a volunteer and outreach specialist who will coordinate volunteer and foster programs at the city shelter.

Dani Rutherford comes to the newly created position at MAS from being development assistant at Communities in Schools of Tennessee, a role that included coordinating donor relationships, donation drives, grant writing and communications work.

73. Chef Shuttle Teams With Memphis Nutrition Group - Saturday, February 11, 2017

Chef Shuttle has announced a partnership with Memphis Nutrition Group during February’s American Heart Month. The food delivery service and the nutrition and lifestyle counseling practice teamed up to challenge customers to protect their hearts by making smart choices – with a little incentive along the way.

74. Chef Shuttle Teams With Memphis Nutrition Group - Friday, February 10, 2017

Chef Shuttle has announced a partnership with Memphis Nutrition Group during February’s American Heart Month. The food delivery service and the nutrition and lifestyle counseling practice teamed up to challenge customers to protect their hearts by making smart choices – with a little incentive along the way.

75. College Accounting Programs Add Specialties as Profession Evolves - Saturday, February 4, 2017

Accounting majors at local colleges have more options than in years past, as course offerings have shifted to meet a job market in which the demand for talented accountants is fueled by more cases of large-scale corporate fraud, new auditing techniques and widespread adoption of technology.

76. Boy Scouts Allows Transgender Kids Into Boys-Only Programs - Wednesday, February 1, 2017

DALLAS (AP) – A New Jersey woman whose son was asked to leave his Boy Scouts troop after leaders found out he is transgender said she has mixed emotions about the organization's decision to allow transgender children who identify as boys to enroll in its boys-only programs.

77. Grizzlies Sign Douglas to 10-Day Contract, Waive Williams - Tuesday, January 31, 2017

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – The Memphis Grizzlies have signed guard Toney Douglas to a 10-day contract and have waived forward Troy Williams.

78. Williams Sausage to Build New Facility in Obion County - Monday, January 30, 2017

UNION CITY, Tenn. (AP) – State officials say Williams Sausage Co. plans to build a second plant in Union City, creating 226 new jobs over the next five years.

79. Through Banking and More, Williams Invests in Memphis - Friday, January 27, 2017

Duncan Williams runs his investment bank the way others might run a family. “We do things differently around here,” he concedes. “When I walk out on the floor, nobody calls me ‘Mr. Williams.’ Mostly it’s, ‘What’s up, D.?’”

80. Samsung: Batteries Only Problem With Fire-Prone Note 7s - Tuesday, January 24, 2017

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – Samsung Electronics said Monday that tests of more than 200,000 Galaxy Note 7 smartphones found defects in two sets of batteries from two different manufacturers that made the devices prone to catch fire.

81. Final 4 is Proof NFL Teams Must Have Elite QBs - Friday, January 20, 2017

Now that the NFL playoffs are down to four teams remaining, it is easy to point out the common thread among them: Elite play at the quarterback position.

Whether it is Tom Brady, Ben Roethlisberger, Aaron Rodgers – all of whom have won Super Bowls – or Matt Ryan, who was selected as an All Pro this season and could win the MVP Award, the Patriots, Steelers, Packers and Falcons have a game-changer calling the signals.

82. Memphis Police Deploy 1,219 Body Cams - Saturday, January 7, 2017

Officers in all nine Memphis Police Department precincts as well as the police traffic precinct have body cameras as 2017 begins, according to a report Tuesday, Jan. 3, to City Council members.

The count of 1,219 body cameras includes only a partial rollout for officers in special operations units. That is the only part of the police department where the cameras, ordered in mid-2015, have not been implemented.

83. Memphis Police Deploy More Than 1,200 Body Cams - Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Officers in all nine Memphis Police Department precincts as well as the police traffic precinct have body cameras as 2017 begins, according to a report Tuesday, Jan. 3, to City Council members.

The count of 1,219 body cameras includes only a partial rollout for officers in special operations units. That is the only part of the police department where the cameras, ordered in mid-2015, have not been implemented.

84. Time to Expand College Football Playoffs to 8 Teams - Friday, December 16, 2016

When it comes to college football, I tend to be a traditionalist. That doesn’t mean I yearn for the days of leather helmets and quick kicks. I try to adjust to the times. But I must admit it’s hard to swallow a 76-61 final score, as was the case in the Pittsburgh-Syracuse game this season.

85. Evolving PILOT Programs in Memphis Look to Restore Competitive Balance - Saturday, December 10, 2016

When the Memphis-Shelby County Economic Development Growth Engine approved its Fast Track payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) program earlier this year, it was with the hopes of bringing back a competitive balance between Memphis and North Mississippi.

86. High Court Sides With Samsung in Patent Dispute With Apple - Wednesday, December 7, 2016

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court unanimously sided with smartphone maker Samsung on Tuesday in its high-profile patent dispute with Apple over design of the iPhone.

The justices said Samsung may not be required to pay all the profits it earned from 11 phone models because the features it copied from the iPhone were only a part of Samsung's devices.

87. Specialized Lending Teams Helping Banks Build Business Relationships - Saturday, November 12, 2016

Standing apart from the competition in banking is not necessarily the simplest thing to do, given that key aspects of the industry – making loans, taking deposits and the like – look so similar from one institution to the next.

88. College Football Programs are Trending Toward Younger Hires - Wednesday, November 9, 2016

When searching for a new head football coach, schools have been showing more willingness to hire an up-and-comer like Tom Herman or P.J. Fleck, rather than a veteran with a long track record of success such as Les Miles.

89. Report of Different Samsung Phone Model Exploding - Tuesday, November 8, 2016

PARIS (AP) – A Samsung phone user in France says her Galaxy J5 smartphone caught fire and exploded on Sunday. The model is different from the Galaxy Note 7 that has been recalled worldwide.

90. LITE to Use $40K Grant for Student Programs - Friday, October 28, 2016

Fresh off of receiving a $40,000 grant, Hardy Farrow is poised to take his nonprofit program to the next level.

Farrow’s organization, Let’s Innovate Through Education (LITE), recently was one of 60 applicants nationwide to receive a grant from the State Farm Youth Advisory Board. The organization, which aims to turn minority students into entrepreneurs, was among 750 nonprofits to apply.

91. Williams-Sonoma Looking To Hire Workers Oct. 22 - Friday, October 21, 2016

Williams-Sonoma Inc. will hold a second hiring event for the 2,000 seasonal and part-time jobs at its three local distribution centers to help fulfill the anticipated influx of seasonal orders.

92. Samsung Woes Show How Dependent We've Become on Smartphones - Thursday, October 13, 2016

NEW YORK (AP) – Tethered as we are to our smartphones, Samsung asking users of its fire-prone Galaxy Note 7 to "power down and stop using the device" is not just an inconvenience. It's crazy.

93. Speaker Ramsey, Retired Gen. Luck Named to University Boards - Wednesday, October 12, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Gov. Bill Haslam on Tuesday named state Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey and retired Army Gen. Gary Luck to newly independent university boards.

94. Worried About Your Samsung Note 7? Here Are Your Options - Tuesday, October 11, 2016

NEW YORK (AP) – Worries about the safety of Samsung's replacement Galaxy Note 7 smartphones have consumers fretting about what to do. And they're getting little guidance from the company.

95. Samsung Changes Note 7 Output Schedule After Fire Reports - Tuesday, October 11, 2016

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – Samsung's crisis with its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone deepened Monday as the company confirmed it has adjusted its production following reports that newly released versions offered as replacements for recalled fire-prone devices have also overheated or caught fire.

96. Samsung Joins Digital Assistant Race With Acquisition of Viv - Friday, October 7, 2016

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Samsung Electronics is joining the race to create the smartest digital assistant by acquiring Viv, a Silicon Valley startup launched by the same entrepreneurs who sold Siri to Apple.

97. Fox Anchor, Hasbro End Suit Over Toy Hamster With Same Names - Thursday, October 6, 2016

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A Fox News anchor has settled a $5 million lawsuit against Hasbro over a toy hamster that had her name and she says was designed to look like her.

Harris Faulkner sued Pawtucket, Rhode Island-based Hasbro Inc. in federal court in New Jersey last year. She said a plastic hamster named Harris Faulkner that was part of the company's Littlest Pet Shop line wrongfully appropriated her name and persona, harmed her credibility as a journalist and was an insult.

98. Williams-Sonoma Hiring 2,000 in Memphis - Saturday, September 24, 2016

Williams-Sonoma Inc. will hire 2,000 seasonal and part-time workers at its three Memphis-area distribution centers in anticipation of the holiday season.

99. Last Word: Talking Terms on Beale, Bolton High's Past and DeAngelo Williams - Friday, September 23, 2016

There will be a funeral in south Memphis Friday at Metropolitan Baptist Church for seven of the 10 people – three adults and seven children -- who died not quite two weeks ago in a house fire on Severson Street. The remaining three funerals follow into the weekend.

100. OB-GYN Shweta Patel Joins Adams Patterson Gynecology - Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Dr. Shweta Patel has joined Adams Patterson Gynecology & Obstetrics as a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist. Patel, who’s a lieutenant commander of the Medical Corps of the United States Navy, comes to Adams Patterson after serving as a naval medical officer and sexual assault response liaison at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.