Election Day arrives in Shelby County.

And this election cycle, in the shadow of the November Presidential general election, has turned out to be pretty interesting.

2. Les Passees ‘Stock Exchange’ Enters 30th Year - Thursday, August 4, 2016

During World War I, members of Les Passees Inc. made bandages and did knitting for soldiers. Today the oldest women’s volunteer organization in Memphis is about to celebrate the 30th year of its “Stock Exchange” upscale consignment shop.

3. Hughes Promoted at Harris Shelton - Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Brett Hughes has been promoted to managing member at Harris Shelton Hanover Walsh PLLC law firm. In his new role, Hughes will provide managerial support to the firm’s three offices. His primary responsibility will be to manage the firm’s administration and committees, particularly on issues that impact client service, as well as the morale, compensation, growth and development of the firm.

4. StyleBlueprint to Give $5,000 to Local Charity - Monday, April 28, 2014

Digital lifestyle publication StyleBlueprint Memphis is giving $5,000 to a Memphis charity and is calling on Memphians to vote online over the next four weeks to help them decide which agency receives the funds.

5. What They’re Cooking Isn’t Genuine Gumbo - Friday, April 13, 2012

IT TAKES OKRA. This Sunday, April 15, Mike Warr has asked me to help judge the gumbo cookoff at the City Auto Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival, the annual mudbug throwdown to benefit Porter-Leath. Mike started this party when he was at the helm of Captain Bilbo’s 23 years ago, initially ordering 600 pounds of crawfish. Now he heads Porter-Leath, and this year some 20,000 people will be picking away at 16,000 pounds of the little critters.

6. Sister Joan Byrne Finds Calling in Memphis - Friday, March 16, 2012

When Sister Joan Byrne completed her high school education at a boarding school run by the Irish Sisters of Mercy in County Westmeath, Central Ireland, she made the biggest commitment of her life: to stay on and join the religious order.

7. Consigned to a Cause - Thursday, September 9, 2010

When the women of Les Passees sit down to discuss the Stock Exchange – the nonprofit group’s largest annual fundraiser, which kicks off with a preview party Thursday at 7 p.m. – they don’t talk much about the sale itself.

8. Events - Friday, August 8, 2008

Les Passees will host its second Family Night event today from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Golf & Games Family Park, 5484 Summer Ave. A portion of the wristband sales will go to Les Passees, which provides advocacy and support to children and families in Memphis. Les Passees wristbands are available for the pre-sale price of $15 and can be bought at Les Passees headquarters, 5489 Murray Road or at Cheer Station, 7740 Trinity Road, No. B, Suite 126. The rain date will be Aug. 15.

9. Events - Thursday, August 7, 2008

The Mid-South Area Business Travel Association will hold a luncheon today from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, 6245 Poplar Ave. The luncheon topic will be “The Economy’s Impact on Business Travel.” Cost is $25 for members and $40 for guests. For more information, visit www.msabta.com.

10. Fogerty Works to Increase Community Service in Legal Field - Thursday, July 10, 2008

Whitney King Fogerty is a shareholder with Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart PC, a labor and employment firm. Recently, she was ranked by her peers in the Chambers USA publication as one of the best labor and employment lawyers in the country.

11. Events - Friday, May 2, 2008

Les Passees Inc. will host its first Family Night today from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Golf & Games Family Park, 5484 Summer Ave. Patrons with a Les Passees wristband will have unlimited access to games, rides and putt-putt. Proceeds from the wristband sales will go to the organizations Les Passees supports via grants. Wristbands will cost $15 in advance and $25 at the door. For more information, contact Sally Gentry at 867-7467 or sallygentry@comcast.net.

12. Events - Thursday, May 1, 2008

The University of Memphis will host international financial expert Lynn Turner today at 7:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn-University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Turner's talk, "What Makes Markets Work or Not Work," is part of the Fogelman College of Business & Economics' 2008 Distinguished Speaker Series. Admission to the breakfast is $25 and can be paid at the door. For more information or to make a reservation, e-mail Tarranda Silas at tsilas@memphis.edu.

13. Federalist Society Hosts Session on Federal Judges - Monday, September 12, 2005

Sept. 13

The Memphis Public Library and Information Center hosts a grand re-opening of the newly renovated Hollywood branch library at 10:30 a.m. at the library, located at 1530 N. Hollywood St. Call 323-6201.

14. Archived Article: Comm Focus - Friday, September 26, 2003
Les Pasees Stock Exchange

Stock Exchange Puts Own Spin on Trade

MEGAN CATHEY

The Daily News

It opened to the public one week ago, and business is now booming at the 17th annual Stock Exchange hosted by Les Passees, an 81-year-old volunte...

15. Archived Article: Briefs - Thursday, September 18, 2003
The Downtown Neighborhood Association holds its monthly membership meeting at 7 p

The Downtown Neighborhood Association hosts its monthly membership meeting at 7 p.m. today at St. Patricks Center, 277 S. Fourth St. A social starts at 6:30 p.m. Me...

16. Archived Article: Market Briefs - Monday, September 9, 2002
The Memphis Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants will have a

Les Passees will have its 16th annual Stock Exchange Sept. 13 through Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, until 7 p.m. Thursdays and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays (close...

17. Archived Article: Presley Place P.2 - Wednesday, July 11, 2001
Lisa Marie officially opens Presley Place Lisa Marie officially opens Presley Place The Elvis Presley Charitable Foundation, an arm of Elvis Presley Enterprises, and the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association opened Presley Place, a 12-unit transition...

18. Archived Article: Lebonheur Lj - Tuesday, February 17, 1998
By LAURIE JOHNSON LeBonheur starts early intervention facility renovations By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News LeBonheur Childrens Medical Center has started renovating space in its main building at 50 N. Dunlap into a home for the hospitals Early Inte...

19. Archived Article: Les Passes - Monday, July 7, 1997
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Le Bonheur to expand rehab services in county By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News Le Bonheur patients at the Cordova campus of the hospital will soon have the benefit of expanded rehabilitation services due to the affiliation betw...

20. Archived Article: Page 3 - Tuesday, October 8, 1996
Southern Living plan featured at Cordova The Town home show Southern Living plan featured at Cordova The Town home show A home built from a Southern Living magazine plan of the month will be the centerpiece of a month-long home show starting Oct. 18...

21. Archived Article: Back-assisi - Tuesday, August 6, 1996
Assisi Foundation announces Assisi Foundation announces second quarter 96 grants The Assisi Foundation of Memphis Inc. has announced grants for the second quarter of 1996 totaling more than $1.1 million. Grants were made to organizations in health c...

22. Archived Article: Real Fcs Cordova - Tuesday, July 2, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Upcoming commercial, apartment developments bring Cordova-The Town closer to developers vision By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Construction is expected to begin this summer on Cordova-The Towns first two commercial buildings, which wi...

23. Archived Article: Cordova Sidebar Lj - Tuesday, July 2, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Construction underway on Les Passees show homes in Cordova-The Town The Les Passees Southern Living Home Show, a month-long home show to benefit Memphis oldest volunteer womens organization, will feature three upscale houses currently ...