Kara Lawson provided plenty of assists for the University of Tennessee on the basketball court during her career. The former All-American point guard is hoping to do the same in a new role.

2. Meat 2.0? Clean Meat? Spat Shows the Power of Food Wording - Thursday, June 21, 2018

That question has yet to be decided by regulators, but for the moment it's pitting animal rights advocates and others against cattle ranchers in a war of words.

Supporters of the science are embracing "clean meat" to describe meat grown by replicating animal cells. Many in the conventional meat industry are irritated by the term and want to stamp it out before it takes hold.

3. Tyson Foods Buying Maker of Smart Chicken Poultry Brand - Wednesday, June 6, 2018

WAVERLY, Neb. (AP) – Tyson Foods is buying the Nebraska company that makes the Smart Chicken brand of air-cooled chicken.

Tyson says it plans to keep Tecumseh Poultry's roughly 600 workers and allow the company to operate as a separate subsidiary. Terms of the deal were not disclosed this week.

4. Fitzhugh Seeks Opinion On Tyson Foods Complex - Saturday, June 2, 2018

The same day that local elected officials and others broke ground on a new Tyson Foods complex in Humboldt, Tennessee, state House Democratic leader Rep. Craig Fitzhugh sought a legal opinion from the Tennessee attorney general on the regulation of such plants.

5. Last Word: Big River Summer, AuthenticAfrican Revealed and 100 North Main - Friday, June 1, 2018

It’s the month that doesn’t have a festival with its name in the title, the month after the month that does have a festival bearing its name. It’s the month of heat and sun and heat lightning, lightning bugs and tourists and no school. Baseball before the All-Star break, politics past one set of primaries but before the other midterm primaries, budget seasons and the difference between the unrestricted fund balance and the restricted fund balance and patio society underneath the ferns. Welcome to June.

6. Fitzhugh Seeks Legal Opinion on Tyson Foods Complex - Friday, June 1, 2018

The same day that local elected officials and others broke ground on a new Tyson Foods complex in Humboldt, Tennessee, state House Democratic leader Rep. Craig Fitzhugh sought a legal opinion from the Tennessee attorney general on the regulation of such plants.

7. Tennessee OKs $20M in Incentives for Tyson Foods Facility - Friday, May 18, 2018

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Tyson Foods Inc. will receive a state economic incentives package worth $20 million to build a new chicken production complex in Tennessee, a project that's expected to include $322 million in private investment and 1,600 new jobs within five years.

8. Lawmakers OK 5 University of Tennessee Board Nominees - Thursday, April 26, 2018

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – State lawmakers have approved five of Gov. Bill Haslam's nominees to serve on a newly configured University of Tennessee board of trustees.

The Senate voted Tuesday to agree with the House on the confirmation of former PepsiCo President John Compton; former Lady Vol and ESPN analyst Kara Lawson; River City Co. President and CEO Kim White; AutoZone CEO William Rhodes III; and former Tyson Foods CEO Donnie Smith.

9. Sex Week Seems Tame Compared to Session Antics - Thursday, April 19, 2018

Why should UT Knoxville be limited to its annual Sex Week when Tennessee legislators are celebrating year-round?

Based on the scurrilous reports published in these parts over the last couple of years, state legislators are doing more than collecting per diems in Nashville, and there’s plenty of evidence to prove it.

10. UT Board of Trustees Appointees Go Awry - Friday, April 13, 2018

NASHVILLE – One of Gov. Bill Haslam’s main legislative pushes ran afoul of a Legislature angry about everything from Sex Week at the University of Tennessee to the handling of the football coach hiring at the Knoxville campus.

11. UT Board of Trustees Appointees Go Awry - Friday, April 13, 2018

NASHVILLE – One of Gov. Bill Haslam’s main legislative pushes ran afoul of a Legislature angry about everything from Sex Week at the University of Tennessee to the handling of the football coach hiring at the Knoxville campus.

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. Tyson Foods Announces Bonuses Due to Federal Tax Overhaul - Friday, February 9, 2018

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas-based Tyson Foods Inc. says more than 100,000 employees will receive bonuses as a result of company savings due to the overhaul of federal tax laws.

14. Tyson Foods Invests in Firm Trying to Make Meat From Cells - Tuesday, January 30, 2018

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) – Tyson Foods Inc. has invested in a food-tech startup that's developing methods to produce meat directly from animal cells.

15. Tyson Announces $300M Facility in Tennessee - Saturday, November 25, 2017

Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods has announced it will create more than 1,500 jobs and invest more than $300 million into a new facility in Humboldt, Tennessee, about 85 miles northeast of Memphis.

16. Tyson Foods: New Facility in Tennessee to Create 1,500 Jobs - Tuesday, November 21, 2017

HUMBOLDT, Tenn. (AP) – Tyson Foods Inc. plans to build a new chicken production complex in Tennessee, a $300 million project that is expected to create more than 1,500 jobs when the facility begins operations in late 2019, the company said Monday.

17. Tyson Foods Says Inquiry Into Price-Fixing Claims is Closed - Monday, August 28, 2017

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) – Tyson Foods says a federal investigation into allegations of price-fixing has ended and that it likely won't face disciplinary action.

Arkansas Business reported Friday that the Springdale, Arkansas-based meat producer had received a letter from the Securities and Exchange Commission that the investigation was over and that enforcement action was not likely.

18. Tyson Foods to Expand Operations in Union City - Friday, August 18, 2017

State officials say Tyson Foods Inc. plans to expand operations in northwest Tennessee, adding more than 300 jobs in the process.

19. Tyson Adopting Video, Welfare Checks in Poultry Operations - Thursday, June 22, 2017

PLUMERVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Tyson Foods has installed video cameras in key areas of its poultry operations and will test new ways to slaughter birds — not in response to previous "gotcha" moments but under a corporate philosophy that notes its role as a steward for millions of chickens, the company said.

20. Tyson Recalls Nearly 2.5M Pounds of Chicken Products - Tuesday, June 13, 2017

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Tyson Foods is recalling nearly 2.5 million pounds (1.1 million kilograms) of ready-to-eat breaded chicken due to an unlabeled allergen.

The company, based in Springdale, Arkansas, says the recall was made after it was notified June 6 by a supplier that the bread crumbs Tyson received could contain milk.

21. Tyson Foods Says Purchase of AdvancePierre Foods Completed - Friday, June 9, 2017

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) – Tyson Foods Inc. says its purchase of AdvancePierre Foods is now complete.

22. Bird Flu Found at Tyson Foods Chicken Supplier in Tennessee - Tuesday, March 7, 2017

NEW YORK (AP) – Tens of thousands of chickens have been destroyed at a Tennessee chicken farm due to a bird flu outbreak, and 30 other farms within a six-mile radius have been quarantined.

23. Tyson Announces Plans for $150 Million Venture Fund - Tuesday, December 6, 2016

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas-based Tyson Foods Inc. announced plans Monday to create a venture fund aimed at developing innovations in food production.

24. Tyson Foods Says CEO Will Step Down at End of Year - Tuesday, November 22, 2016

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) – Tyson Foods said Monday that CEO Donnie Smith will step down at the end of the year and be replaced by the meat producer's president, Tom Hayes.

25. Reports of Plastic Prompt Recall of Tyson Chicken Nuggets - Wednesday, September 28, 2016

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) – Tyson Foods Inc. says it's voluntarily recalling more than 132,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after receiving reports that "hard, white plastic" was found in some nuggets.

26. Report: US Poultry Workers Forced to Wear Diapers on Job - Friday, May 13, 2016

BOSTON (AP) – A report from international advocacy group Oxfam says poultry workers in the United States labor in a "climate of fear," with some forced to wear diapers on the job.

It says many workers are afraid to ask for permission to go to the bathroom. The report says a worker at a Simmons Foods plant in Arkansas told Oxfam that she and many others resorted to wearing diapers. A Tyson Foods worker says in the report that many workers at his North Carolina plant "have to urinate in their pants."

27. Justices Reject Wal-Mart, Wells Fargo Class-Action Appeals - Tuesday, April 5, 2016

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court is turning down appeals by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and Wells Fargo & Co. of multimillion-dollar class-action judgments.

28. Steve Harvey, Easy Bacon Partner With Monogram - Saturday, September 26, 2015

When Easy Bacon makes its October debut in supermarkets, it will be the latest meat snack venture by Memphis-based Monogram Foods.

Easy Bacon is a partnership between Monogram and HarCal, the company created by comedian and television host Steve Harvey and Montgomery businessman Greg Calhoun.

29. Easy Bacon Partners Steve Harvey With Memphis-Based Monogram Foods - Wednesday, September 23, 2015

When Easy Bacon makes its October debut in supermarkets, it will be the latest meat snack venture by Memphis-based Monogram Foods.

Easy Bacon is a partnership between Monogram and HarCal, the company created by comedian and television host Steve Harvey and Montgomery businessman Greg Calhoun.

30. Wal-Mart's Push on Animal Welfare Hailed As Game Changer - Monday, May 25, 2015

NEW YORK (AP) – Wal-Mart's push to get its suppliers to give farm animals fewer antibiotics and more room to roam is expected to have a big impact on the food industry, experts say.

Though the steps are voluntary, Wal-Mart, which sells more food than any other store, has a history of using its retail muscle to change the way products are made and sold across the retail industry.

31. Tyson Foods Hopes to Rid US Chicken of Antibiotics By 2017 - Wednesday, April 29, 2015

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) – Tyson Foods says it wants to stop using human antibiotics in its U.S. chicken houses by September 2017 and that it will explore doing the same in its beef, pork and turkey operations.

32. Study: Labor Violations Don't Stop Government Contracts - Thursday, December 12, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) – The federal government awards billions of dollars in contracts each year to companies that routinely violate safety, health and wage regulations, according to a report released Wednesday that calls for stricter measures to hold federal contractors accountable.

33. Tyson Foods to Audit Treatment of Animals - Monday, October 15, 2012

The nation’s largest meat company, Tyson Foods Inc., says it’s launching an animal treatment audit of suppliers’ farms.

34. Obama Teams Up With Wife to Finish Bus Tour - Thursday, October 20, 2011

NORTH CHESTERFIELD, Va. (AP) – President Barack Obama teamed up with his popular and personable wife Wednesday on the final leg of a three-day bus trip, seeking to use her broad appeal to rally support for elements of his jobs bill and his re-election campaign.

35. E. Coli Scare Affects Ground Beef Bought in Memphis Area - Thursday, September 29, 2011

CINCINNATI (AP) – Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. is recalling about 131,300 pounds of ground beef – including some sold in the Memphis area and other parts of The Kroger Co.’s Delta Division – because a family in Ohio fell ill after eating meat produced by the company that was contaminated with E. coli, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported Wednesday.

36. Tyson Foods Donates Food to Nonprofit Orgs - Thursday, August 12, 2010

Tyson Foods is scheduled to donate more than 31,000 pounds of food to nonprofit organizations in Tunica on Thursday.

The donation is being done in conjunction with a conference of the Congressional Black Caucus. Recipients of the food will include the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Delta, Mid-South Food Bank and the Mississippi Delta Council for Farm Workers Opportunities.

37. Baker Donelson Honored By Corporate Counsel - Thursday, October 15, 2009

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC has been named to the 2009 edition of Corporate Counsel’s “Who Represents Corporate America.”

The annual list recognizes law firms that regularly serve as outside counsel for Fortune 100 companies. This is the fourth consecutive year Baker Donelson has been included.

38. Tyson Reports Q1 Loss on High Costs - Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Tyson Foods Inc. announced a $112 million loss Monday for its first quarter, but the world’s largest meat producer also said the prices it pays for feed are receding and the company could return to profitability within two quarters.

39. Tyson Foods CEO Resigns Immediately - Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Tyson Foods Inc. reported Monday that its president and chief executive, Dick Bond, was stepping down immediately in a move he said was best for himself and the company.

40. Restaurants May Change Menus, Hike Prices in 2009 - Tuesday, October 14, 2008

NEW YORK (AP) - Beef may not be what's for dinner at your favorite restaurant come 2009.

Restaurants, now working to secure supply and price contracts for meat and other commodities for the upcoming year, are expecting big increases in food costs – increases that will likely lead to menu changes and price hikes.

41. Jobless Rate Jumps To 5-Year High - Monday, September 8, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) – The nation’s unemployment rate zoomed to a five-year high of 6.1 percent in August as employers slashed 84,000 jobs, dramatic proof of the mounting damage a deeply troubled economy is inflicting on workers and businesses alike.

42. Food Giants Race to Pass Rising Costs to Shoppers - Monday, August 11, 2008

Companies throughout the food chain are changing the way they do business in response to soaring grain costs, and consumers are likely to bear the brunt in the form of rising food prices.

Farmers are making the broadest cuts to their livestock herds in decades, meaning meat at the supermarket will likely cost more in coming years. Middlemen are trying to shorten the duration of supply contracts to 90 days from one year so they can pass on higher costs more quickly. And food brands are shrinking the contents of their packages, from ice-cream cartons to beverage containers.

43. Archived Article: Benchmark - Thursday, March 27, 2003
Tennessee jury deliberates

Tennessee jury deliberates

Tyson immigrant labor case

A federal jury resumed deliberations Wednesday in the immigrant labor conspiracy trial of poultry giant Tyson Foods and three managers charged in what prosecut...

44. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, August 12, 2002
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Calendar of events Aug. 12-Aug. 18

Aug. 12

Consumer Credit Counseling Service is offering free budget and credit workshops on how to develop and maintain a personal budget and how to use credit cards wisely. Using cre...

45. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, August 5, 2002
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Calendar of events Aug. 5-Aug. 11

Aug. 6

The Memphis Area Technology Council is planning committee alignment meetings for people interested in getting involved with MATC. Meetings are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 6 at the M...

46. Archived Article: Comm Focus - Friday, June 7, 2002
By JENNIFER MURLEY Chef brings national accolades to Memphis eatery By JENNIFER MURLEY The Daily News At ease in the back booth of his upscale East Memphis eatery the Grove Grill, soft-spoken chef Jeff Dunham shares his recipe for success. "My ...

47. Archived Article: Ohc (lead) - Friday, December 22, 2000
Operation Happy Christmas to feed 4500 families Operation Happy Christmas to feed 4,500 needy families By SUE PEASE The Daily News A few weeks ago when politicians were worrying over ballot chads, a Tennessee representative was worrying about someth...

48. Archived Article: Gov't (mcc) - Monday, November 1, 1999
Two projects seed Two projects seed potential office parks By KATHLEEN BURT The Daily News Two projects comprising more than 300 acres of potential office park that are prime for corporate headquarters will be the subject of public hearings and Memp...

49. Archived Article: Tech Focus Chg - Wednesday, June 18, 1997
For small investors who want to buy stocks but dont want to pay brokerage fees there are dividend reinvestment plans DRIPs on the íNet Web sites offer information that brokers wonít reveal about corporate dividend reinvestment plans By...

50. Archived Article: Wyndham Chg - Wednesday, August 7, 1996
Apartments started on South Germantown Parkway Apartments started on South Germantown Parkway One- and two-bedroom units to feature separate garages By CAMILLE H. GAMBLE The Daily News Milton and Richard Grant are developing and contracting a 332-un...

51. Archived Article: Tech Focus - Wednesday, July 24, 1996
Intranets can enhance productivity and communications within organizations Intranets can enhance productivity and communications within organizations By Penny Sun Special to The Daily News If 1994 and 1995 were the years of the Internet, 1996 is qui...