WASHINGTON (AP) — Quarreling and confusion disrupted the start of the Senate's confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Tuesday, with Democrats trying to block the proceedings over documents withheld by the White House while protesters interrupted the session in a persistent display of opposition.

2. Senate Leaders Trade Barbed Words Over Supreme Court - Friday, June 29, 2018

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate battle over Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee is off to a fiery start — even before the president makes his choice. Republican and Democratic leaders traded accusations and barbed comments Thursday on the new vacancy, abortion rights and the debate to come.

3. Crosstown Crossroads - Saturday, May 26, 2018

When Octavia Young opened Midtown Crossing Grill in 2014, the area around what would eventually become the Crosstown Concourse was a lot different than it is now.

Though there were some agreements in place at the time, there were no guarantees that the wildly ambitious but risky project would a success, and even if it was, there was no telling how long it would take for that success to spill out into the surrounding neighborhood.

4. Who Starts on Defense? You’ll Have to Wait - Friday, April 6, 2018

Jeremy Pruitt hasn’t been afraid to change things around during his first spring practice as Tennessee’s head football coach.

5. Analysis: Blacks Largely Left Out of High-Paying Jobs - Tuesday, April 3, 2018

BOSTON (AP) – Jonathan Garland's fascination with architecture started early: He spent much of his childhood designing Lego houses and gazing at Boston buildings on rides with his father away from their largely minority neighborhood.

6. Signing Class Disappointing, But Groundwork Laid - Friday, February 16, 2018

Tennessee football fans are hoping for a better National Signing Day in 2019. This year’s was a relative dud.

New coach Jeremy Pruitt, hired on Dec. 7, signed six players on Feb. 7 but whiffed on several high-profile recruits he and his staff were pursuing. He had signed 14 players during the first-ever early signing period Dec. 20-22.

7. Group Wants Probe of TVA's Jets, Luxury Helicopter - Wednesday, February 14, 2018

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A clean-energy advocacy group called for an investigation Tuesday after finding that the Tennessee Valley Authority bought two corporate jets, a Mercedes-Benz luxury helicopter and another plane in recent years.

8. 2 Dead, 17 Injured in Kentucky School Shooting; Suspect Held - Wednesday, January 24, 2018

BENTON, Ky. (AP) – A 15-year-old student opened fire with a handgun inside his rural Kentucky high school Tuesday, killing two classmates, injuring 17 others and sending hundreds fleeing for safety.

9. Events - Saturday, December 2, 2017

The St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend races take place Saturday, Dec. 2, starting at Second Street and Monroe Avenue. Race registration is closed, but spectators are welcome to bring signs and cheer for runners. Some streets will be closed or have limited traffic access during the race. Visit stjudemarathon.org for a street closure list and other details.

10. Events - Friday, December 1, 2017

Circuit Playhouse will present “The Santaland Diaries” Friday, Dec. 1, through Dec. 23 at 51 S. Cooper St. Visit playhouseonthesquare.org for times and tickets.

11. Events - Thursday, November 30, 2017

Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Business After Hours Networking Mixer Thursday, Nov. 30, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Bahama Breeze, 2830 N. Germantown Parkway. Enjoy an evening of food, beverages and networking. Visit bartlettchamber.org.

12. November 17-23, 2017: This week in Memphis history - Saturday, November 18, 2017

1929: The Chicago Bears come to town to play the Memphis “Sole Owner Tigers” professional football team at Hodges Field – the city’s largest venue at 10,000 seats. The game is arranged by Clarence Saunders, owner of the Memphis team, and George Halas, the Chicago Bears owner and until recently a player.

13. Supreme Court Term Begins With Case of Workers' Rights - Tuesday, October 3, 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court opened a high-profile term Monday with a case about employees' rights that could affect an estimated 25 million workers.

Justice Neil Gorsuch, in his first full term on the bench, was silent during an otherwise lively argument in which the justices seemed closely divided.

14. MAAR Elects Five New 2018 Board Members - Saturday, September 9, 2017

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors elected five new members for its 2018-19 board of directors at its annual meeting Thursday, Aug. 31.

The new members include Amanda Lott and Loura Edmondson of Crye-Leike Inc. Realtors; Eric Fuhrman of Crye-Leike Commercial; Keith Gilliam of Weichert Realtors; and Grace Uhlhorn of Keller Williams Realty.

15. MAAR Elects Five New 2018 Board Members - Tuesday, September 5, 2017

The Memphis Area Association of Realtors elected five new members for its 2018-19 board of directors at its annual meeting Thursday, Aug. 31.

The new members include Amanda Lott and Loura Edmondson of Crye-Leike Inc. Realtors; Eric Fuhrman of Crye-Leike Commercial; Keith Gilliam of Weichert Realtors; and Grace Uhlhorn of Keller Williams Realty.

16. Federal Lawsuit Seeks to Overturn Arkansas Panhandling Law - Tuesday, August 8, 2017

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The American Civil Liberties Union asked a federal judge Monday to halt a new Arkansas anti-loitering law that it says unconstitutionally targets panhandlers and that the restrictions pose the same problems as a ban on begging that was struck down last year.

17. Plans for Beale Street Boutique Hotel Emerge - Monday, April 10, 2017

A new boutique-style hotel may be coming to Beale Street in the near future.

Amit Patel and Kamlesh Patel with KNM Development want to turn three vacant parcels of land between Fourth Street and Danny Thomas Boulevard into a Vib by Best Western, according to a special permit application recently filed with the Shelby County Land Use Control Board.

18. Senate Confirms Trump Pick Neil Gorsuch to Supreme Court - Monday, April 10, 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Neil Gorsuch to become the newest associate justice on the Supreme Court Friday, elevating Donald Trump's nominee following a corrosive partisan confrontation that could have lasting impacts for the Senate and the court.

19. Plans Emerge for New Beale Street Hotel - Friday, April 7, 2017

A new boutique-style hotel may be coming to Beale Street in the near future.

Amit Patel and Kamlesh Patel with KNM Development want to turn three vacant parcels of land between Fourth Street and Danny Thomas Boulevard into a Vib by Best Western, according to a special permit application recently filed with the Shelby County Land Use Control Board.

20. Senate Panel Favorably Recommends Gorsuch for Supreme Court - Tuesday, April 4, 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) – A deeply divided Senate panel favorably recommended Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch on Monday, sending the nomination to the full Senate for what is expected to be a partisan showdown – and eventual confirmation.

21. GOP Pushes 2 Top Cabinet Picks Through to Full Senate - Thursday, February 2, 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) – Republicans jammed two of President Donald Trump's top Cabinet picks through the Senate Finance Committee with no Democrats in the room Wednesday after suspending a rule that would have otherwise barred them from taking the vote. The tactic seemed a warning shot that they might deploy brute political muscle in the upcoming fight over the Supreme Court vacancy.

22. Trump Says His Order Didn't Cause Weekend Airport Chaos - Tuesday, January 31, 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) – Holding firm to his immigration order, President Donald Trump on Monday denied it was to blame for chaos at the nation's airports over the weekend, instead pointing to computer glitches, protesters and even the "tears of Senator Schumer."

23. Ernest Strickland Takes On Workforce Role at Chamber - Wednesday, January 25, 2017

The Greater Memphis Chamber has promoted Ernest Strickland to senior vice president of workforce development, a newly created role. Strickland, who has worked at the chamber since 2006, previously served as vice president of international and business partnerships.
In his new position, he is responsible for creating and implementing the chamber’s workforce development strategy. His department serves as a liaison, working directly with existing and prospective businesses to ensure they are able to attract and retain a qualified workforce today and in the future.

24. Shelby County Home Sales Continue Momentum in October - Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Memphis Realtors gathered at Minglewood Hall recently for a Residential Housing Summit, at which they heard from local community and economic development leaders as well as chief economist at Realtor.com Jonathan Smoke.

25. Tied 4-4 After Scalia's Death, High Court Gives Unions A Win - Wednesday, March 30, 2016

WASHINGTON (AP) – In the clearest sign yet of the impact of Justice Antonin Scalia's death, U.S. labor unions scored a major victory Tuesday with a tie vote in a high-profile Supreme Court case they had once seemed all but certain to lose.

26. Memphis Powers That Be Could Still Vote to Keep Pastner - Friday, March 4, 2016

Delegates are like points. States are like games. Conference titles are like party nominations.

And to win the general election is to win the national championship.

Yeah, sports and politics have a few things in common.

27. ‘Complete Gut’ Planned for Dermon Building in Downtown Memphis - Friday, January 22, 2016

The historic Dermon Building at the northeast corner of Third Street and Court Avenue will be turned into a boutique hotel following a recent purchase.

The 46 N. Third St. structure, which was built in 1925, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places due to its art deco and Renaissance-styled architecture. Real estate and bail bonding firms have occupied the lower levels, but the 10-story building has sat completely vacant for a few years and substantially vacant for well over 10 years.

28. Memphis Designers Aim to Remove Holiday Stress - Wednesday, December 2, 2015

’Tis the season for back pain that comes with the struggle of dragging an artificial Christmas tree through a tight attic door opening and down the stairs.

Children might enjoy decorating the tree each year, but whoever gets the joy of carrying it from its 11-month hiding place in the attic might not have the same idea, as artificial branches leave scratch marks on all exposed skin.

29. Ikea Seeks $16 Million Permit For First Memphis Store - Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Future Ikea Store
On 42 Acres In Cordova
Permit Cost: $16 million

Application Date: July 2015
Owner/Tenant: Ikea
Details: Ikea is moving forward with its massive retail store in Cordova.

30. Fino’s Taking a Bite Out of East Memphis - Thursday, July 2, 2015

The Brookhaven Circle area, an emerging restaurant row in the heart of East Memphis, is welcoming a new neighbor.

Jerry Wilson, owner of Fino’s from the Hill at 1853 Madison Ave. in Midtown, has acquired the property at 703 W. Brookhaven Circle in East Memphis for $526,600.

31. Sugarlands Distilling Teams Up With Memphis in May - Saturday, April 4, 2015

Sugarlands Distilling Co., a producer of craft moonshine and whiskey, has teamed up with Memphis in May to be the exclusive moonshine for the 2015 International Festival.

32. Sugarlands Distilling Teams Up With Memphis in May - Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Sugarlands Distilling Co., a producer of craft moonshine and whiskey, has teamed up with Memphis in May to be the exclusive moonshine for the 2015 International Festival.

33. This week in Memphis history: January 23-29 - Saturday, January 24, 2015

2014: Sharp Corp. executives announced the company would end the production of solar panels at its Memphis plant effective in March with the loss of 300 of the 450 jobs at the Hickory Hill facility.

34. Deck the Halls - Thursday, December 4, 2014

It was early Tuesday, a little more than 48 hours before Overton Square was set to throw a major holiday celebration complete with a tree-lighting ceremony, school choirs and dozens of participating tenants.

35. CB Richard Ellis Brokers Four Multifamily Sales - Friday, March 21, 2014

The multifamily group at CB Richard Ellis Memphis has closed on the sale of four properties in the Memphis market over the last several weeks.

Briar Club Apartments, a 272-unit apartment community constructed in 1985, sold for $8.7 million, or $32,093 per unit. Cinnamon Trails Apartments, a 208-unit apartment community constructed in 1989, sold for $8.6 million, or $41,461 per unit. respectively. CBRE Memphis represented the sellers, Briar Apartments LLC and Cinnamon Apartments LLC in the sale to New York based Briar Club LLC and Cinnamon Trail LLC.

36. Smucker Files $16 Million Permit for Plant Expansion - Tuesday, February 4, 2014

4789 Cromwell Ave.
Memphis, TN 38118
Permit Cost: $16 million

Project Cost: $41 million
Permit Date: Applied January 2014
Completion: TBA
Owner: The J.M. Smucker Co.
Tenant: The J.M. Smucker Co.
Architect: N/A
Contractor: N/A
Details: The J.M. Smucker Co. has filed a $16 million permit with the city-county Office of Construction Code Enforcement as part of its planned plant expansion at 4789 Cromwell Ave. in Oakhaven.

37. Owner of Whitten Road Retail Center Files Loan - Friday, January 31, 2014

The owner of the 14,136-square-foot retail center at 2435 Whitten Road in Northeast Memphis has filed a $1.1 million loan on the property.

38. Secret Ingredient - Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Cafe Eclectic has found itself in an enviable spot since the cafe’s first location opened five years ago in Midtown.

After opening that first location at 603 N. McLean Blvd., the owners didn't have to necessarily go hunting for additional spots. For Cafe Eclectic's second and third stores – the newest of which opened at the end of June near the University of Memphis – owners of those spaces came instead to them.

39. Energy, Diversity Highlight Memphis NewME PopUp - Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Brit Fitzpatrick stood in front of a small crowd of aspiring entrepreneurs as she rapidly clicked through slides that outlined the business model for Mentor Me, a technology program that helps match mentees with mentors.

40. Downtown Investment - Thursday, March 14, 2013

Downtown’s housing market is seeing more sales, less time on the market, lower price points and inventory shortages.

There were 51 home sales year to date through February for Downtown’s 38103 ZIP code, a 104 percent increase from the 25 sales through the first two months of 2012, according to real estate information company Chandler Reports, www.chandlerreports.com.

41. CashSaver Trades Hands for $3.2 Million - Friday, December 28, 2012

The CashSaver in Midtown has traded hands. 

Kansas City, Kan.-based Super Market Developers Inc. bought the 69,017-square-foot building at 1620 Madison Ave. at Avalon Street from 1620 Madison LLC for $3.2 million. Fred Monks III, president/chief manager of 1620 Madison LLC, signed the special warranty deed.

42. Slam Dunk - Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Historically, December isn’t the kindest month to Downtown Memphis’ economy. That’s compared to the summer months, when Beale Street and its surrounding areas are bustling with people visiting attractions, dining at restaurants and spending money on retail items.

43. Garland Sells Real Estate to Beat of His Own Drum - Friday, November 9, 2012

Chris Garland was drawn to the hustle and bustle of the real estate business in his early teens.

44. J.D. Byrider Brings First Franchise To Memphis - Friday, October 26, 2012

The nation’s largest used car franchise company has entered the Memphis market. Carmel, Ind.-based J.D. Byrider has inked 30,900 square feet at 2580 Mount Moriah Road, marking the company’s second Tennessee dealership.

45. Stories of Hope - Monday, October 15, 2012

Sometimes words are not enough to tell the story of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital patient Ethan Washburn’s nearly three-year battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.

When this happens, Ethan, 10, of Memphis, uses a string of brightly colored glass beads to illustrate it. Each of the distinctive beads marks a treatment milestone. There are fluted purple beads that represent learning to take medicine, blue triangles for clinic visits, red beads with white polka dots for birthdays.

46. Hilton Developer Granted Closing Extension - Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Developers of the Downtown Memphis Hilton Hotel project were granted a one-year closing extension from the Memphis Center City Revenue Finance Corp. board Tuesday, Oct. 9.

47. Hilton Developer Granted Closing Extension - Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Developers of the Downtown Memphis Hilton Hotel project were granted a one-year closing extension from the Memphis Center City Revenue Finance Corp. board Tuesday, Oct. 9.

48. Wal-Mart's Proxy Vote Shows Dissent Against Execs - Tuesday, June 5, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – Wal-Mart's final shareholder vote for its board of directors showed unprecedented dissent against key executives and board members, including CEO Mike Duke, in the wake of allegations of bribery in Mexico.

49. Wal-Mart CEO Says Co. Committed to Compliance - Monday, June 4, 2012

FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. (AP) – Wal-Mart Stores Inc. CEO Mike Duke said Friday that the retailer is committed to integrity in the wake of recent bribery allegations in Mexico.

Duke joined other executives including chairman Robson Walton, the son of founder Sam Walton, at the company's annual meeting on Friday in pledging that Wal-Mart will get to the bottom of the allegations.

50. Group Organizes to Block Ark. Casino Ballot Items - Friday, May 18, 2012

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – A group of legislators and other leaders say voters shouldn't sign petitions for proposed ballot items that would allow casinos to open in several Arkansas counties.

51. Supporters Gather Signatures for Ark. Casino Plans - Tuesday, May 15, 2012

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Two competing ballot proposals would bring casinos to Arkansas, primarily in counties along the border and in the state's largest cities – but only one of the measures can become law.

52. Medtronic Laying Off 220 Minn. Workers - Friday, May 4, 2012

FRIDLEY, Minn. (AP) – Medtronic Inc. is restructuring its cardiac rhythm disease management division and is laying off about 220 workers.

53. More About Mondegreens - Thursday, September 29, 2011

The columns on mondegreens and mis-sung lyrics generated reader mail. Randy Hyde writes, “I was in college before I realized I didn’t put my clothes in a chester drawers.”

54. On Mis-Sung Lyrics - Thursday, August 25, 2011

“Dear Judge Vic, Knowing what a stickler you are for proper word usage and grammar, I had to write …,” the note began. “Oh no,” I thought, remembering the ribbing I received recently about the Lie-Lay-Lain rule.

55. Pinched by Gas, Shoppers Pull Back Elsewhere - Friday, June 3, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – Shoppers are showing signs of pulling back on spending on discretionary items like clothing and home goods as gasoline and groceries eat up more of their paychecks.

Those pressures led many retailers on Thursday to report only modest revenue increases in May, the latest sign of the economy hitting a soft patch.

56. Gus’s Chicken Empire will Expand to E. Memphis - Monday, March 14, 2011

One of Memphis’ most celebrated fried chicken eateries is in the pipeline for a long-time vacant East Memphis parcel.

Construction is under way for a new custom-designed Gus’s “World Famous Fried Chicken” at 730 S. Mendenhall Road, at the “Y” where Mendenhall and Mount Moriah split just south of Poplar Avenue.

57. Gus’s to Expand Fried Chicken Empire to East Memphis - Friday, March 11, 2011

One of Memphis’ most celebrated fried chicken eateries is in the pipeline for a long-time vacant East Memphis parcel.

Construction is under way for a new custom-designed Gus’s “World Famous Fried Chicken” at 730 S. Mendenhall Road, at the “Y” where Mendenhall and Mount Moriah split just south of Poplar Avenue.

58. Gus's to Expand Fried Chicken Empire to East Memphis - Thursday, March 10, 2011

One of the Memphis region’s most celebrated fried chicken eateries is in the pipeline for a long-time vacant East Memphis parcel.

Construction is under way for a new custom-designed Gus’s “World Famous Fried Chicken” at 730 S. Mendenhall Road, at the “Y” on Mendenhall just south of Poplar Avenue. It is between The Half Shell and Gibson's Donuts.

59. Deck the Halls - Monday, November 29, 2010

From scenic Shelby Farms Park to the storefronts of South Main Street, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as Memphis landmarks deck the halls.

60. 'Eat and Enjoy' - Tuesday, November 23, 2010

It’s only a matter of days before Downtowners can start bringing their grocery lists to the corner of Main Street and Union Avenue.

City Market, a boutique grocery that will offer freshly prepared cuisine as well as staples like milk and eggs, is expected to open its doors Nov. 30.

61. ‘Ridiculously Cool’ Tiger Shirts Put Biz on Map - Monday, November 15, 2010

Zombie tigers have been sighted on the streets of Memphis. Citizens should be on the lookout for snarling, eyeless tigers. These tigers should be considered nuts about Memphis and ready to rock.

The tigers can be found in a new design printed on black T-shirts. The shirts are the latest Memphis fashion craze and are the work of local design firm Memphis Inc.

62. Dixon Exhibit Reveals Verve Behind Still Life - Monday, November 8, 2010

Most Americans are introduced to still life artistry in junior high school art classrooms, the walls of which are usually lined with drawings of fruit bowls and flowers.

But a new exhibit already open at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens shows how dynamic doing nothing can be.

63. Ark. DHS to Get $3.5M for Mental Health Treatment - Wednesday, October 20, 2010

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Members of Arkansas' congressional delegation say the state's Department of Human Services is to receive $3.5 million to provide treatment for people struggling with alcohol and drug addiction and associated mental-health problems.

64. Up on the Roof - Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Thursday night is party night in Memphis, at least from mid-April until the end of August on the rooftop of the Madison Hotel.

Sunset atop the Madison Hotel Concert Series is a cooperative effort between the Madison Hotel, Resource Entertainment Group and local entertainment. The music ranges from jazz to blues to rockabilly to oldies.

65. Ark. Voting Lawsuit to Move Forward - Thursday, June 10, 2010

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A lawyer representing three Garland County voters who want Tuesday's election results nullified said Wednesday he'll move forward with the suit, even though the county's votes aren't enough to change the outcome of the high-profile U.S. Senate race.

66. Elena Kagan Chosen by Obama for Supreme Court - Tuesday, May 11, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama nominated Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court on Monday, declaring the former Harvard Law School dean "one of the nation's foremost legal minds." She would be the court's youngest justice and give it three female members for the first time.

67. Obama Seeks Court Nominee Who Backs Women's Rights - Thursday, April 22, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama, treading carefully on the explosive issue of abortion and the U.S. Supreme Court, said Wednesday he will choose a nominee who pays heed to women's rights and privacy when interpreting the Constitution.

68. Source: Judge Sidney Thomas on Supreme Court List - Tuesday, April 13, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama's candidates for the Supreme Court include a new name, federal appeals court judge Sidney Thomas of Montana, and at least six others who were considered contenders when Obama chose his first high court nominee last year, The Associated Press has learned.

69. Obama Promises Quick Court Replacement for Stevens - Monday, April 12, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) - The retirement of John Paul Stevens, the U.S. Supreme Court's leading liberal but a justice who also could find conservative allies, will set off an election-year political battle over President Barack Obama's second high court pick.

70. Condo Market Sees Strong Rebound in December - Monday, January 18, 2010

The latest sales numbers show the Downtown condominium market is making a slow and steady recovery, but perhaps the most telling sign that things are improving can be gleaned from a recent deal brokered by real estate agent Jason Durston.

71. Pizze Stone Latest Restaurant to Call 1545 Overton Park Ave. Home - Monday, December 21, 2009

All buildings have histories; some have souls.

Duncan Aiken is aware of that fact every time he slides a pizza into the oven at 1545 Overton Park Ave., where his Overton Park Pizze Stone is the fourth restaurant since 1991.

72. Open House Events Still Mainstay in Real Estate Biz - Tuesday, August 4, 2009

In this age of the Internet, when home shoppers can learn pretty much everything about a property at the click of a button, the concept of an open house might seem passé.

But while some Realtors have significantly reduced the number of open houses they hold each Sunday afternoon, opting instead to post virtual tours online, Elisa Luckey of the Ken Garland Co. finds them extremely beneficial for her practice.

73. ‘Wicked’ Turns Oz, The Orpheum Upside Down With Surprises - Monday, July 6, 2009

Dorothy’s famous line from “The Wizard of Oz” might be “There’s no place like home.” But in “Wicked,” the smash Broadway musical that turns perceptions of Oz and its inhabitants upside-down, that phrase is mouthed by the Wicked Witch of the West.

74. Struggle Over Ethics Role Led to Director’s Firing - Wednesday, May 27, 2009

NASHVILLE (AP) – When Bruce Androphy was hired to run the Tennessee Ethics Commission in 2006, he took to heart pronouncements that the state wanted the panel to be independent and assertive.

75. Arkansas May Vote to Allow Casinos - Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Arkansas voters may have a casino proposal on the ballot in 2010 because the state’s attorney general has approved the wording for a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow casinos in seven counties, including Crittenden.

76. 14 Applicants File for Two Judicial Vacancies - Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Two vacancies in the western divisions of two state appeals courts have drawn a lot of interest from attorneys and judges in West Tennessee.

A total of 14 applicants filed with the Tennessee Judicial Selection Commission for both vacancies by Friday’s deadline.

77. Haltom Applies ForCourt of Appeals Vacancy - Wednesday, May 7, 2008
     Memphis attorney William H. Haltom Jr. is the first applicant for the vacant seat on the Tennessee Court of Appeals Western Division.
     Haltom, a partner at Thomason Hendrix Harvey Johnso

78. Holder to be Tenn. Supreme Court's First Woman Chief Justice - Friday, May 2, 2008

The next chief justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court will be Memphis Justice Janice Holder - who will be the state Supreme Court's first woman chief justice.

Holder will replace William M. Barker, who announced this week he will retire effective Sept. 1. Barker told his fellow justices two years ago that he would retire soon, Justice Gary R. Wade told the Chattanooga Times Free Press. Wade said the justices selected Holder as the new chief justice then and there.

79. Justice Barker to RetireFrom State Supreme Court - Thursday, May 1, 2008
     First a vacancy on the state court of criminal appeals for West Tennessee, now a vacancy on the Tennessee Supreme Court.
     Chief Justice William M. Barker of Chattanooga announced Tuesday

80. Erguden, Ward ApplyFor State Court Vacancy - Tuesday, April 29, 2008
     Two members of the Memphis legal community have applied for the vacancy created by the pending retirement of state Criminal Appeals Court Judge David G. Hayes.
     The deadline for candidate

81. Ballard Finds Numerous Outlets To Express Artistic Side - Friday, January 18, 2008

The multi-talented Kathryn Ballard could be considered a gifted individual.

The Signature Advertising & Marketing Solutions art director not only spends her days showcasing her abilities as an artist and graphic designer, she also has a business on the side that allows her to showcase the artistic abilities of her clients.

82. UT Medical Group Names Truitt VP of Information Systems - Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Jill Truitt has been appointed vice president of information systems and chief information officer at UT Medical Group.

Truitt formerly was information services director and program director for Allina Hospitals and Clinics in Minneapolis. She has more than 25 years of experience in health care information technology and management.

83. Ethics Commission ApprovesRecords Request - Monday, August 13, 2007
     The state Ethics Commission on Thursday voted to approve an 8-month-old records request for documents related to deliberations about one of the panel's first advisory opinions.
     The Tenne

84. Three ConsideredFor Judge Axley's Spot - Thursday, July 26, 2007
     Assistant District Attorney General John Campbell, Assistant Public Defender Garland Erguden and Shelby County Chief Administrative Officer John Fowlkes Jr. are being considered as possible appointees to fill the vacancy

85. Ethics Commission Debates Job Performance Of Executive Director - Monday, July 2, 2007

NASHVILLE (AP) - Some members of the Tennessee Ethics Commission late last week accused the panel's executive director, Bruce Androphy, of overreaching his authority while other commissioners defended his job performance.

86. Southland Park Rebounds With Gaming Machines, Bigger Dog-Racing Awards - Tuesday, November 14, 2006

A hum of bells, beeps and whistles mixed with the drone of vacuum cleaners in the gaming area of the renovated Southland Park in West Memphis late last week.

At 9:45 a.m. Friday, dozens of patrons waited outside to take their seats in front of the facility's 915 electronic gambling machines as employees rushed to put the finishing touches on the gambling and dining areas.

87. Get Ready For Calvary & the Arts - Thursday, September 14, 2006

Part-time singer and entertainer Teresa Pate is over the rainbow for Judy Garland. And she intends to put that adulation on display at an intimate concert in November, part of a series that's long been a Downtown Memphis tradition.

88. MBA Sponsors Judicial Candidate Forum Today - Monday, July 10, 2006

JULY 10

The Criminal Law Section of the Memphis Bar Association will hold a candidate forum from noon to 2 p.m. in the auditorium of the Criminal Justice Center, 201 Poplar Ave. Candidates for General Sessions Criminal Court judge in Divisions 7 through 13 will speak for four minutes each. For more information, call Tony Brayton, Garland Erguden or William Robilio at 545-5800.

89. Among Other Events, Collierville Hosts Fireworks Extravaganza Today - Monday, July 3, 2006

July 3

The Town of Collierville holds an Independence Day Celebration from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in H.W. Cox Jr. Park, 440 W. Powell Road. A fireworks show is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 853-3225.

90. Events - Monday, June 26, 2006

Mid-South Quality & Productivity Center (MSQPC) hosts a "Root Cause Analysis" workshop today and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Morgan Keegan Building, 50 N. Front St. Call 543-3530 for more information or to register.

91. University of Memphis Law School Hosts Golf Classic - Monday, June 5, 2006

June 5

The University of Memphis' Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law hosts "Drive for Downtown" Golf Classic, which starts at 8 a.m. at Spring Creek Ranch, 380 S. Collierville-Arlington Road. The tournament begins with breakfast and registration at 8 a.m. followed by a golf clinic at 9 a.m. and a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the law school. Contact Will Zoccola at 526-8382 or Leah Prost at 678-4299 for more information.

92. Scott Takes Over As Head of UnitedHealthcare - Tuesday, April 4, 2006
UnitedHealthcare has appointed Garland Scott as CEO for UnitedHealthcare of the Mid-South, which covers Tennessee and Arkansas. The insurer serves more than 620,000 people through a health care network of almost 12,260 physicians and 184 hospitals. S

93. Multiple Condo Ownership Could Be New Trend - Monday, February 27, 2006

While multiple people investing in a single condominium might not be the hot trend Downtown right now, a local couple is working to change that.

Ray and Ruth Werfelmann are forming City Dreams, a company that will help several buyers invest in a single condo in the Downtown area. With that in mind, they have placed an advertisement in the March issue of Memphis Downtowner magazine.

94. Ivy at South End Sidesteps Condominium Craze - Tuesday, January 17, 2006

While much of the Downtown real estate market has been concentrating its efforts on condominiums, one group is working on something different - single family homes.

Robert Durbin of Durbin Diversified Builders and his son-in-law, Reid Hedgepeth of Hedgepeth Construction, are building 17 upscale zero-lot homes at The Ivy at South End near the intersection of South Front and Georgia streets.

95. Archived Article: Multifam (lead) - Thursday, June 3, 2004
The Living is Easy Downtown

In Downtown Memphis, the Living is Easy

Myriad housing options bring more residents Downtown

TERRE GORHAM

The Daily News

It wasnt all that long ago that when someone asked, Whats available in Downtown livin...

96. Archived Article: Uptown (lead) - Tuesday, May 20, 2003
Mixed-use Uptown Place corners new market

Mixed-use Uptown Place corners new market

By ANDREW BELL

The Daily News

If Downtown can support a new public school, two arenas and a professional baseball stadium, shouldnt its growing residenti...

97. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, March 26, 2003
George T. "Buck" Lewis

George T. "Buck" Lewis, a shareholder in the Memphis office of Baker, Donelson, Bearman & Caldwell, recently was elected to represent the Ninth Congressional District on the Tennessee Bar Association...

98. Archived Article: Real Focus - Tuesday, November 5, 2002
By STACEY WIEDOWER

Lots near Vesta 2000 site going to highest bidder

By STACEY WIEDOWER

The Daily News

About 216 acres of property is in the process of foreclosure in the Eads subdivision Wind Chase Farms which has hung in the balance si...

99. Archived Article: Fleming P2 - Thursday, May 9, 2002
Fleming adds jobs to Memphis Fleming adds jobs to Memphis Food distributor Fleming Cos. will close its Oklahoma City distribution center by late summer, cutting about 280 jobs, and move most of the plant's operations to a new center in Tulsa. The co...

100. Archived Article: Wagon (lead) - Friday, April 5, 2002
Downtown building gains new rep to welcome new ownership Downtown building gets new attitude By SUE PEASE The Daily News A Downtown building, which formerly housed an international organization that welcomed newcomers, recently gained a new represen...