Memphis City Council member Martavius Jones has withdrawn his proposed referendum on eliminating the office of city court clerk.

Jones withdrew the referendum ordinance during Tuesday, July 24, council committee sessions, citing three other city charter amendments already on the Nov. 6 ballot. Those questions include whether to update the city charter to eliminate instant runoff voting and the runoff requirement in single-member district council races as well as whether to extend the current two-term limit for the mayor and council members to three terms.

2. 2 Lawyers Representing Ex-wife of Slain NBA Player Withdraw - Thursday, July 12, 2018

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Two lawyers who were representing the ex-wife of slain former NBA player Lorenzen Wright withdrew from the case Wednesday, citing a deteriorating relationship with their high-profile client.

3. Events - Thursday, June 28, 2018

HDR and the Greater Memphis Chamber host a ribbon cutting and open house Thursday, June 28, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at HDR’s new Memphis office, 6745 Lenox Center Court, suite 117. HDR, which offers engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services, operates 200 locations around the world. The company has two other Tennessee offices in Chattanooga and Nashville. Visit hdrinc.com.

4. Trump Hints VA Pick Might Want to Withdraw Nomination - Wednesday, April 25, 2018

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that his pick for Veterans Affairs secretary might want to withdraw after the emergence of allegations about inappropriate workplace behavior, including over-prescribing prescription drugs and drinking on the job.

5. GoFundMe Page Seeks to Reimburse Memphis for State Money Withdrawal - Wednesday, April 18, 2018

NASHVILLE – A GoFundMe page has been started on Facebook to raise funds to make up a $250,000 budget cut the Tennessee Legislature levied against the city of Memphis for removing Confederate monuments from two city parks late last year.

6. Arkansas, Oklahoma Divided on Opioid Withdrawal Alternative - Tuesday, April 17, 2018

FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) — Legislation on an alternative substance that some say could help mitigate the effects of opioid withdrawals is divided along state lines.

Kratom, a tropical tree from Southeast Asia with leaves that produce stimulant and sedative effects, has been used in the Fort Smith region to both treat chronic pain and mitigate the effects of opioid painkiller withdrawals. Though it is sold legally through alternative medicine stores throughout Oklahoma, it is listed as a banned substance in Arkansas.

7. Energy Department Withdraws From Arkansas Power-Line Project - Tuesday, March 27, 2018

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The U.S. Department of Energy has withdrawn support for a $2.5 billion power-line project through Arkansas opposed by landowners who feared they would be forced to sell their property against their will.

8. Only 13 NRA Members Used Discount Delta Withdrew - Monday, March 5, 2018

ATLANTA (AP) — The latest on Georgia lawmakers' decision to punish Delta Air Lines for cutting ties with the National Rifle Association (all times local):

1:45 p.m.

A Delta Air Lines spokesman confirms only 13 members of the National Rifle Association bought discounted tickets using a perk later withdrawn by the airline following the school massacre in Florida.

9. Trump Judge Pick Who Drew Ridicule After Hearing Withdraws - Wednesday, December 20, 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) – A Trump judicial nominee whose inability to answer basic legal questions at his confirmation hearing brought him widespread ridicule has withdrawn his nomination, a White House official said Monday.

10. Graham-Cassidy Bill Withdrawn Amidst Local Protest - Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Ahead of an increasingly tentative vote on the latest Republican health care proposal in the U.S. Senate, about 100 critics of the Graham-Cassidy bill rallied Downtown Monday, Sept. 25, to call for U.S. Sens. Bob Corker and Lamar Alexander of Tennessee to vote against the proposal.

11. Trump Nominee for FEMA Post Withdraws Over Travel Audit - Thursday, September 14, 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as the No. 2 official at the Federal Emergency Management Agency withdrew from consideration Wednesday following questions about a 2011 federal investigation.

12. Apple Unveils $999 iPhone X, Loses 'Home' Button - Wednesday, September 13, 2017

CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) – "One more thing." With that phrase, Apple paid homage to its late co-founder Steve Jobs for the 10-year anniversary of the iPhone on Tuesday when it unveiled its latest – and, at $999, its most expensive – new version of the device, the iPhone X.

13. Tennessee Sen. Green Withdraws Nomination for US Army Secretary - Saturday, May 6, 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump's choice for Army secretary withdrew his nomination on Friday in the face of growing criticism over his remarks about Muslims, and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans.

14. Plans For Cement Silos On River Withdrawn - Saturday, April 22, 2017

Plans for two 145-foot tall dry cement storage silos at the foot of the Mississippi River where Chickasaw Heritage Park and the National Ornamental Metal Museum sit atop the bluff have been withdrawn by the applicant, American Commercial Barge Line.

15. Plans For Cement Silos On Riverside Withdrawn - Friday, April 21, 2017

Plans for two 145-foot tall dry cement storage silos at the foot of the Mississippi River where Chickasaw Heritage Park and the National Ornamental Metal Museum sit atop the bluff have been withdrawn by the applicant, American Commercial Barge Line.

16. Plans Withdrawn for Riverside Dry Cement Silos - Thursday, April 20, 2017

Plans for two 145-foot tall dry cement storage silos at the foot of the Mississippi River bluff where Chickasaw Heritage Park and the National Ornamental Metal Museum sit atop the bluff have been withdrawn by American Commercial Barge Line.

17. Trump Pick For Commerce No. 2 Withdraws, Blames Conflicts - Thursday, April 20, 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump's pick for deputy commerce secretary has withdrawn from consideration.

Todd Ricketts, a co-owner of the Chicago Cubs and son of TD Ameritrade founder Joe Ricketts, was unable to resolve conflict-of-interest issues in taking the No. 2 job at the department.

18. Traffic Camera Confidentiality Bill Withdrawn in House - Thursday, April 13, 2017

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A bill that had sought to make the names of people who refused to pay traffic camera fines confidential has been withdrawn for the year.

WTVF-TV reported (http://bit.ly/2p7XWaW) that the bill's sponsor, Republican Rep. Andy Holt of Dresden, had received 13 traffic camera tickets.

19. Bill Seeking Closed Primaries in Tennessee Withdrawn - Wednesday, April 5, 2017

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The latest effort to end Tennessee's open primary system has been withdrawn for the year.

The bill sponsored by Sen. Mae Beavers of Mt. Juliet and fellow Republican Rep. Mark Pody of Lebanon was removed from active consideration in the Senate State and Local Government on Tuesday.

20. Dairy's Parking Lot Plan In Overton Square Withdrawn - Saturday, March 25, 2017

A proposal for a parking lot at the Turner Dairy plant in Overton Square was withdrawn by developers before a Memphis City Council vote on the matter scheduled for Tuesday, March 21.

The dairy is expanding but needed council approval for a parking lot that was to be a part of the expansion. The parking lot plan had drawn opposition from neighbors and the entertainment district. It also had been rejected by the Land Use Control Board.

21. Overton Square Dairy Parking Lot Plan Withdrawn - Thursday, March 23, 2017

A proposal for a parking lot at the Turner Dairy plant in Overton Square was withdrawn by developers before a Memphis City Council vote on the matter scheduled for Tuesday, March 21.

The dairy is expanding but needed council approval for a parking lot that was to be a part of the expansion. The parking lot plan had drawn opposition from neighbors and the entertainment district. It also had been rejected by the Land Use Control Board.

22. Kraft Heinz Withdraws $143B Bid to Buy Unilever - Tuesday, February 21, 2017

NEW YORK (AP) – Ketchup maker and packaged food giant Kraft Heinz has withdrawn a $143 billion offer to buy Unilever, backing away after the mayonnaise, tea and seasonings maker rejected the bid as too low.

23. Puzder Withdraws Nomination to be Trump's Labor Secretary - Thursday, February 16, 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump's nominee for labor secretary abruptly withdrew his nomination Wednesday after Senate Republicans balked at supporting him, in part over taxes he belatedly paid on a former housekeeper not authorized to work in the United States.

24. Developer Withdraws Plan For Collierville Shopping Mall - Wednesday, December 7, 2016

On Nov. 28, the Collierville Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved on first reading a request to rezone approximately 95 acres near South Houston Levee Road and Bill Morris Parkway for a new mall, but just a week later, the potential developer has withdrawn its application.

25. Corker Withdraws His Name As Possible Trump Running Mate - Thursday, July 7, 2016

WASHINGTON (AP) – Republican Sen. Bob Corker has withdrawn his name as a possible running mate for Donald Trump, his spokesman confirms.

Spokesman Micah Johnson confirmed the comments that the Tennessee senator made in an interview with The Washington Post published Wednesday in which the senator said "there are people far more suited for being a candidate for vice president" and "I think I'm far more suited for other types of things."

26. Tiger Dedric Lawson Withdraws From NBA Draft - Saturday, May 28, 2016

University of Memphis rising sophomore forward Dedric Lawson has pulled out of the NBA Draft, according to multiple reports, following poor evaluations of his athleticism at the recent NBA Draft Combine.

27. Lawson Withdraws From NBA Draft; Tigers Get Coppin State Transfer - Monday, May 23, 2016

University of Memphis rising sophomore forward Dedric Lawson has pulled out of the NBA Draft, according to multiple reports, following poor evaluations of his athleticism at the recent NBA Draft Combine.

28. Three Withdraw From August Ballot At Thursday Deadline - Friday, April 15, 2016

Three contenders in the Aug. 4 state legislative primaries in Shelby County withdrew from the races by the Thursday, April 14, withdrawal deadline including two would-be challengers of veteran Democratic state House members from Memphis.

29. MATA Board Approves Significant Route Changes - Thursday, March 31, 2016

Sixteen bus route changes will take effect in May at the Memphis Area Transit Authority.

The changes, which were approved at the March 29 meeting of the MATA board of commissioners, mark the first significant batch of route changes since MATA CEO Ron Garrison took the position in 2014.

30. Consultant: Rapid Transit Route Would Be a Boon for MATA - Wednesday, March 30, 2016

The Memphis Area Transit Authority is throwing its weight behind a new route that would connect Downtown to the University of Memphis area with a bus every 10 minutes.

Over the past two years, an outside consulting group has been working with MATA on the Midtown Area Connector plan. The aim is to improve connecting service from the inside out by focusing on a main artery in the urban core.

31. Bill Seeking to Strip UT Diversity Office Funding Withdrawn - Friday, March 25, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A bill seeking to strip funding from University of Tennessee's diversity office has been withdrawn in the Senate.

Republican Sen. Todd Gardenhire of Chattanooga withdrew the bill from consideration on Wednesday. Supporters had been upset at the state's flagship university for promoting an annual Sex Week and for recommending the use of gender-neutral pronouns on campus and advising against religious-themed parties and decorations.

32. Free Speech Bill Withdrawn After Islamic State Comments - Friday, March 18, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A Republican lawmaker on Thursday defended his comments that free speech rights on Tennessee college campuses should apply to everyone – even recruiters for the Islamic State group.

33. Baptist Collierville Launches New Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment - Friday, February 12, 2016

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville has begun seeing a stream of patients often desperately in need of a new kind of treatment, and the hospital teamed up with another company to launch that treatment in recent days.

34. From the High-Flying to the Practical: CES 2016 in Brief - Monday, January 11, 2016

LAS VEGAS (AP) – This year's CES gadget show, like ones before it, showed off a mix of the dreamy and the practical in technology. Gadget prototypes promised us fully autonomous vehicles carrying commuters on the streets and in the sky, while gizmos went on sale that aimed to solve daily problems like restocking your fridge.

35. Plan to Dump Megasite Wastewater in Hatchie River Withdrawn - Friday, August 21, 2015

BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A plan to dump millions of gallons of treated wastewater from the Memphis Regional Megasite into the Hatchie River has been withdrawn after a public outcry.

WNWS-FM reports the Brownsville Energy Authority withdrew its application to handle the wastewater after Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development officials said they were looking at alternatives.

36. Tupelo Airport Asking SeaPort to Withdraw Service - Friday, August 14, 2015

TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — The Tupelo Airport Authority has voted to ask SeaPort Airlines to voluntarily withdraw its service.

The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports Thursday the board has been looking for a way out for several months after the airline's poor record with late and canceled flights.

37. East of Cleveland - Friday, July 24, 2015

Consultants for the Memphis Area Transit Authority are exploring an extension of the Madison Avenue trolley line east of Cleveland Street to Overton Square and North Cooper Street.

It is one of seven Midtown routes the transit authority might change or enhance with a bus rapid transit concept that involves fewer stops, fewer turns off main thoroughfares and shorter travel times.

38. Dustin Johnson Withdraws at FedEx St. Jude Classic - Friday, June 12, 2015

Dustin Johnson has withdrawn after nine holes of the St. Jude Open because of illness.

Johnson came into the event he won in 2012 ranked seventh in the world, the highest of any player in the field at the final tuneup for the U.S. Open, but he started off with three straight bogeys starting at No. 10 at TPC Southwind on Thursday.

39. Sponsor Withdraws Tennessee Abortion Ultrasound Bill - Wednesday, April 1, 2015

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A bill that originally sought to require ultrasound images be shown or described to women seeking abortions in Tennessee has been withdrawn for the year.

The House Health Subcommittee was poised Tuesday to send Rep. Rick Womick's bill to study committee after the Legislature adjourns for the year. But the Murfreesboro Republican instead persuaded the panel to reschedule the bill for the subcommittee's first meeting of 2016.

40. Haslam Withdraws Effort to End Bonuses for Existing Workers - Wednesday, April 1, 2015

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Republican Gov. Bill Haslam is withdrawing his effort to remove longevity bonuses for existing state employees after running into staunch opposition in the Legislature.

41. Sponsor Withdraws Bill to Allow Motorcycle Lane Splitting - Friday, March 20, 2015

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A proposal to allow Tennessee motorcyclists to ride between slow-moving cars has been withdrawn by the Senate sponsor.

Senate Transportation Chairman Jim Tracy of Shelbyville said the measure was withdrawn Wednesday by fellow Republican Sen. Joey Hensley of Hohenwald.

42. Berger Withdraws New Brewery Application - Saturday, August 23, 2014

Restaurateur Taylor Berger has withdrawn the application he had pending before the city-county Board of Adjustment related to a new proposal for the Tennessee Brewery that would have been similar to the Untapped series of events earlier this year.

43. Berger Withdraws New Brewery Application - Tuesday, August 19, 2014

Restaurateur Taylor Berger has withdrawn the application he had pending before the city-county Board of Adjustment related to a new proposal for the Tennessee Brewery that would have been similar to the Untapped series of events earlier this year.

44. UAW Withdraws Appeal of VW Union Vote - Saturday, April 26, 2014

The United Auto Workers announced Monday it is withdrawing its appeal of the outcome of a union vote at Volkswagen’s assembly plant in Tennessee.

In a statement released one hour before the scheduled start of a National Labor Relations Board hearing in Chattanooga, Tenn., UAW President Bob King said the union decided to abandon the challenge because it could have taken months or even years to come to a conclusion.

45. UAW Withdraws Appeal of Volkswagen Union Vote - Tuesday, April 22, 2014

NASHVILLE (AP) – The United Auto Workers announced Monday it is withdrawing its appeal of the outcome of a union vote at Volkswagen's assembly plant in Tennessee.

In a statement released one hour before the scheduled start of a National Labor Relations Board hearing in Chattanooga, Tenn., UAW President Bob King said the union decided to abandon the challenge because it could have taken months or even years to come to a conclusion.

46. No Candidates Withdraw by Deadline - Monday, April 14, 2014

It appeared no candidates who made the April 3 filing deadline for the August state and federal primary elections and nonpartisan county elections withdrew by the Thursday, April 10, withdrawal deadline.

47. Berger Withdraws From Commission Race - Tuesday, April 1, 2014

In a somewhat abrupt turnaround, Memphis businessman Taylor Berger has decided to withdraw his candidacy for the Shelby County Commission about a month after announcing his intent to run for the District 5 seat.

48. Experts Withdraw From Internet Security Conference - Thursday, January 9, 2014

WASHINGTON (AP) – At least eight researchers or policy experts have withdrawn from an Internet security conference after the sponsor reportedly used flawed encryption technology deliberately in commercial software to allow the National Security Agency to spy more easily on computer users.

49. Highland McDonald’s Proposal Withdrawn - Friday, November 15, 2013

The developers behind a proposed McDonald’s on Highland Avenue near the University of Memphis withdrew their request for approval from the Land Use Control Board Thursday, Nov. 14.

The developers, Century Management Inc., have withdrawn their plan completely after initially signaling they were withdrawing for 30 days.

50. Summers Withdraws From Consideration for Fed Chief - Tuesday, September 17, 2013

For weeks, Lawrence Summers had been considered the leading candidate to succeed Ben Bernanke as Federal Reserve chairman.

51. Withdraw From Funds With Care - Monday, May 27, 2013

Ray’s Take While you’re allowed to withdraw funds from your tax-qualified plans as early as age 59 1/2, many people delay making withdrawals until they have to, at age 70 1/2. There certainly can be advantages to deferring that tax liability those extra years if there are other assets available for retirement. However, if you fail to make required minimum withdrawals (RMDs) then, the penalties are substantial – a whopping 50 percent tax above the regular income tax.

52. Bill to Ban Cameras in Polling Places Withdrawn - Wednesday, April 10, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) – A bill seeking to ban cameras in polling places has died for the year amid concerns that voters wouldn't be able to document problems.

Republican Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver of Lancaster withdrew the bill Tuesday after lengthy debate spanning several meetings of the House State Government Committee.

53. Sponsor Withdraws Contentious Ticket Bill for Year - Thursday, April 4, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) – A bill seeking to put controls on the secondary ticket market has been withdrawn amid what its sponsor called fierce lobbying on both sides.

Republican Rep. Ryan Haynes of Knoxville said he expects to bring back the measure backed by Ticketmaster parent Live Nation Worldwide Inc. next year.

54. Open Meetings Law Bill Withdrawn in State House - Saturday, March 30, 2013

A Republican lawmaker who last year backed off a bill that would have allowed local officials to hold more closed-door meetings has withdrawn a similar measure this session.

Rep. Glen Casada of Franklin withdrew the legislation in the House State Government Subcommittee on Tuesday.

55. Open Meetings Law Bill Withdrawn in State House - Wednesday, March 27, 2013

A Republican lawmaker who last year backed off a bill that would have allowed local officials to hold more closed-door meetings has withdrawn a similar measure this session.

Rep. Glen Casada of Franklin withdrew the legislation in the House State Government Subcommittee on Tuesday.

56. Competing School Voucher Bill Withdrawn - Friday, March 22, 2013

NASHVILLE (AP) – The sponsor of legislation that was competing with Gov. Bill Haslam's to create a school voucher program withdrew her bill on Wednesday after proponents of a broader program decided they want to focus on the governor's plan.

57. Investors Withdraw From US Stock Funds in May - Wednesday, June 13, 2012

BOSTON (AP) – Investors continue to be cautious with their money. May was the third consecutive month that they've withdrawn more cash from U.S. stock mutual funds than they deposited into them. Bond funds continued to attract cash.

58. Sheriff's Office Withdraws Request for Drone Helicopter - Friday, May 18, 2012

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office has withdrawn its request to buy two miniature helicopter drones capable of real-time video surveillance.

Sheriff’s office chief administrative officer Chuck Fox told Shelby County Commissioners Wednesday, May 16, that Sheriff Bill Oldham was withdrawing the request to use part of $400,000 in federal Homeland Security funding for the unmanned devices.

59. Cash Withdraws From NC Superintendent Job - Friday, April 20, 2012

Memphis City Schools chief Kriner Cash has withdrawn from consideration for the school superintendent position in Charlotte, N.C.

Memphis City Schools spokesman Quintin Taylor confirmed Thursday that Cash has withdrawn from the race to head Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

60. Todd Challenger Drops Out at Withdrawal Deadline - Monday, April 16, 2012

Add Republican state Rep. Curry Todd to the list of state legislators from Shelby County who are unopposed in the August primaries and the November general elections.

At the Thursday, April 12, deadline for candidates to withdraw from the August ballot, Todd’s lone challenger, Bob Nozigla, dropped out of the Republican primary in District 97.

61. Controversial Abortion Proposal Withdrawn - Thursday, March 22, 2012

NASHVILLE (AP) – An amendment to a bill in the Tennessee Legislature that would have resulted in the online publication of the names of doctors who perform abortions has been withdrawn amid a flurry of controversy.

62. Monfils Withdraws From Memphis Tennis Tourney With Injury - Friday, February 17, 2012

MEMPHIS (AP) – Gael Monfils has withdrawn from the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships because of a right knee inflammation.

The Frenchman was scheduled to play in the feature first-round match on Tuesday. Tournament organizers announced Thursday that Monfils' match will be replaced by John Isner's first-round match.

63. Monfils Withdraws From Memphis Tennis Tourney With Injury - Thursday, February 16, 2012

MEMPHIS (AP) – Gael Monfils has withdrawn from the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships because of a right knee inflammation.

The Frenchman was scheduled to play in the feature first-round match on Tuesday. Tournament organizers announced Thursday that Monfils' match will be replaced by John Isner's first-round match.

64. Norris To Withdraw Annexation Bills - Friday, February 10, 2012

Tennessee State Senate Republican leader Mark Norris of Collierville said Thursday, Feb. 9, he plans to withdraw two bills affecting annexation in Shelby County.

65. Back into the Fold - Monday, October 3, 2011

Before there was South Bluffs, there was French Fort.

Before the Hernando DeSoto Bridge was built and city zoning regulations placed more distance between commercial, industrial and residential areas, this neighborhood by the trio of older Mississippi River bridges south of Downtown survived in one of the most historic and isolated parts of the city.

66. City Elections Withdrawal Deadline Nears - Thursday, July 28, 2011

Noon Thursday, July 28, is the deadline for candidates who filed for the Oct. 6 Memphis elections to withdraw their names from the ballot if they wish.

And one candidate has already dropped out of a City Council super district race to endorse another candidate.

67. Diamond Withdraws Nomination for Fed Board - Tuesday, June 7, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – Nobel Prize-winning economist Peter Diamond is withdrawing his nomination for the Federal Reserve board, expressing frustration with Republicans who had blocked his appointment and questioned his practical experience.

68. Parking Lot Guns Bill Withdrawn From Tenn. House Vote - Thursday, April 28, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – A proposal to give employers immunity from lawsuits if they allow workers to store guns in vehicles parked on company lots was withdrawn Wednesday before a full House vote could take place.

69. State Senate Sponsor Withdraws 'Academic Freedom' Bill - Friday, April 22, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – The Senate sponsor of a bill to shield teachers from discipline for criticizing scientific theories has taken the proposal off notice for the year.

Republican Sen. Bo Watson of Hixson told the Chattanooga Times Free Press that he will wait until next year to push the bill that opponents have characterized as an attack on teaching about areas like evolution or climate change.

70. Open Container Bill Withdrawn in Tenn. House - Friday, April 1, 2011

NASHVILLE (AP) – The House sponsor of a perennial effort to outlaw open alcohol containers in vehicles has withdrawn his proposal from consideration.

The Kingsport Times-News reported that Rep. Jon Lundberg on Wednesday abandoned the bill because the Bristol Republican said he was three votes short of advancing it out of a subcommittee.

71. Harahan Boardwalk Backers Plan Return to Omaha - Wednesday, March 30, 2011

The Memphis group working with Union Pacific Corp. to build a bike and pedestrian boardwalk across the Mississippi River will be at the railroad’s Omaha, Neb., headquarters next month.

72. Ford’s County Pension Resolution Withdrawn - Thursday, November 18, 2010

A controversial resolution that would have increased the county pension of former County Commissioner and interim County Mayor Joe Ford has been withdrawn by Shelby County Commissioner Mike Ritz.

73. SurgiVision Withdraws Plans for IPO - Monday, October 18, 2010

Memphis-based SurgiVision Inc., a company that has devised MRI-assisted medical imaging devices for real-time surgical procedures, has abandoned its plans for an initial public offering.

74. Carpenter Withdraws Resolution on School Budgets - Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Shelby County Commissioner Mike Carpenter has withdrawn a resolution calling for a change in state law governing the role the commission plays in approving budgets for both public school systems here.

75. Fidelity: 401(k) Hardship Withdrawals, Loans Up - Monday, August 23, 2010

In the wake of news about a spike in new applications for unemployment benefits comes another potentially troubling sign: A record number of workers made hardship withdrawals from their retirement accounts in the second quarter.

76. Three County Candidates Withdraw - Thursday, February 25, 2010

Three candidates in the May 4 primary elections withdrew from the ballot by today's noon deadline.

Jeff Jacobs withdrew from the GOP primary for Shelby County trustee.

77. Bernanke's Tough Task: Withdrawing Emergency Aid - Friday, August 21, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) - When the financial system was teetering, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke flooded it with trillions of dollars to save the banks and free up credit for consumers and businesses.

78. IRS Withdraws Tax Assessment For FedEx - Friday, October 24, 2008

FedEx Corp. announced Wednesday that the Internal Revenue Service has withdrawn a tentative tax assessment of $319 million filed against the delivery company’s trucking division for its operations in 2002.

79. Council, School Board Withdrawal Deadline Today - Thursday, August 28, 2008

The deadline for Memphis City Council and Memphis City Schools board candidates to withdraw from the Nov. 4 ballot is noon today.

The field in the special election for City Council Super District 9 Position 1 dropped to 10 contenders after the withdrawal this week of attorney Regina Morrison Newman.

80. State Bill to End Anonymous Environmental Complaints Withdrawn - Thursday, March 20, 2008

NASHVILLE (AP) - A sweeping proposal to eliminate most environmental investigations based on anonymous complaints has been withdrawn from consideration in the Legislature.

The bill sponsored by House Minority Leader Jason Mumpower, a Bristol Republican, was removed Wednesday without explanation.

81. Wolfchase Galleria Withdraws Tax Appeal - Wednesday, September 28, 2005

A dispute over the appraisal of Wolfchase Galleria, the largest single source of property taxes in Shelby County, is officially over.

Tax representatives for the 1.1 million-square-foot retail behemoth have withdrawn an appeal to the state assessment appeals commission after taking their case before an administrative judge in January. They were working to get the $132 million appraisal for Wolfchase, which is owned by Simon Property Group Inc., nearly cut in half to about $73 million. Simon also owns Raleigh Springs Mall and Oak Court Mall in Memphis.