Memphis Toys R Us

To Remain Open

A representative with Toys R Us has confirmed to The Daily News that the retailer’s Memphis location, at 7676 Polo Ground Blvd., won’t close after all.

2. State Voters Have More to Fear Than Russian Meddling - Thursday, January 25, 2018

About 30 years ago, my wife and I were hanging out with another couple and decided to make a big night of it. We’d go out for Mexican food and then rent a movie.

After we had some Mexican grub, we went to Kroger to find a flick. As we perused the selections, my friend said, “What about a Russian spy movie?” To which his girlfriend (future wife, now ex-wife) whined, “John, you know I don’t speak Russian.” (His name is changed to protect the innocent.)

3. Full Text of Gov. Bill Haslam's State of the State Address - Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Here is the full text of Gov. Bill Haslam's annual State of the State address as prepared for delivery to a joint convention of the Tennessee General Assembly on Monday.

Speaker Harwell, Lieutenant Governor McNally, Speakers Pro Tem Tracy and Johnson, Members of the 110th General Assembly, Justices, Constitutional Officers, General Slatery, Commissioners, Friends, Guests, fellow Tennesseans, and for the seventh year in a row, the woman voted best first lady in the land, Crissy. My kids even made it this year.

4. Memphis Health Care Thrives With Investments, Growth - Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Methodist Healthcare made a “great commitment” to Memphis this year. Those are the words of Methodist University Hospital CEO Jeff Liebman, who referenced the health care system’s multimillion-dollar investment into its flagship hospital at 1265 Union Ave., part of a master plan that will give the facility a modern overhaul.

5. Advance Memphis Aims to Provide Workers Economic Sustainability - Tuesday, July 19, 2016

“I’m always thinking about things through an economic lens,” said Steve Nash, executive director of Advance Memphis, at a recent tour of the nonprofit’s new location at 575 Suzette St.

6. Tennessee Lagging On Alternative Energy - Saturday, June 18, 2016

Tennessee has never been at the forefront of alternative energy. If California is the cool kid tapped in on all the latest advances, we could be considered the behind-the-times cousin always trying to play catch up.

7. Ag-Focused Startup Accelerator Launching Cohort - Wednesday, May 18, 2016

The community of startup founders launching companies in Memphis keeps getting bigger.

AgLaunch Accelerator, which will incubate six agriculture and food innovation startups in the city, is launching a new cohort in August. The program is a collaboration among the Memphis Bioworks Foundation’s Ag Innovation Development Group, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, EPIcenter, Start Co. and a variety of other partner organizations.

8. Keel Brings Sense Of Purpose to New St. Jude Role - Thursday, February 25, 2016

Pat Keel started what would turn into a more than 30-year career in health care wanting to be a nurse practitioner – that is until life, as it so often does, intervened.

9. Evaporcool Solutions Cools Off the Hot Air - Thursday, December 17, 2015

Evaporcool Solutions is doing its part for the environment from its home base in Memphis.

Founded in 2004, Evaporcool manufactures and sells energy efficient technology that is targeted for the commercial HVAC market across the U.S., with applicability around the world. Imagine a custom-built frame that is installed on the exterior of an air conditioning system.

10. Dell Buying EMC in $67 Billion Bet on Data Storage - Tuesday, October 13, 2015

NEW YORK (AP) – Dell is buying data storage company EMC for $67 billion in a huge bet on a segment of technology that has proven to be more profitable than the slumping personal computer market.

11. US Finally Regains the Jobs Lost in the Recession - Monday, April 7, 2014

WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. economy has reached a milestone: It has finally regained all the private-sector jobs it lost during the Great Recession.

Yet it took a painfully slow six years, and unemployment remains stubbornly high at 6.7 percent.

12. Economist Outlines US Freight Network at Intermodal Conference - Thursday, September 26, 2013

The Intermodal Freight Transportation Institute at the University of Memphis welcomed a distinguished list of guest speakers to its seventh annual Intermodal Freight Conference at the FedEx Institute of Technology Tuesday, Sept. 24.

13. Smalley Leads American Esoteric Laboratories During Growth Initiative - Tuesday, November 20, 2012

American Esoteric Laboratories, the largest independent provider of esoteric and clinical laboratory services in the region, is poised for strategic growth as Dr. David L. Smalley takes the helm as the new president at its Memphis headquarters.

14. West Clinic’s Mounce Leading Efforts to Improve Care - Monday, August 27, 2012

Erich Mounce, CEO of The West Clinic, is on a mission to help improve the quality of care for cancer patients.

In an effort to further that goal, in January The West Clinic formed a strategic partnership with Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center to create a comprehensive, integrated cancer care practice.

15. Cross Creek Shopping Ctr. Sells for $12.7 Million - Tuesday, November 22, 2011

3469 Riverdale Road, 3505 Riverdale Road and 3587 Riverdale Road
Memphis, TN 38115
Sale Amount: $12.7 million

16. Bartlett Apartments Financed for $2.6M - Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Reese Road Apartments LLC has filed a $2.6 million mortgage through U.S. Bank NA for Reese Road Apartments at 2403 E. Reese Grove Road after a number of quitclaims transferring the property to the limited liability company.

17. MLGW Spearheads Green Switch Concept - Monday, November 15, 2010

In any economic climate, it’s pretty rare when businesses take actions that aren’t beneficial to the bottom line.

And when the economy is struggling, taking action that doesn’t produce immediate financial benefits is generally not considered a sound business practice.

18. Despite Strong Engineering Resume, Darty Keeps Focus on Team - Friday, August 24, 2007

On paper, Mark A. Darty's long list of accomplishments in the engineering field is impressive, to say the least.

In addition to his work as executive vice president of research, development and manufacturing at Luminetx Corp., he
has been a lead engineer at McDonnell Douglas Aerospace (now The Boeing Co.) and developed avionics - aviation electronics - for the F-16 fighter aircraft. He also has created products such as solid state power systems for NASA and wearable computers for the U.S. Army.

19. Archived Article: Real Review - Tuesday, October 1, 2002
Methodist plans to sell 7

Methodist plans to sell 7

West Tennessee hospitals
Methodist Healthcare entered into exclusive negotiations with Community Health Systems to sell seven of Methodist's hospitals in West Tennessee, along with assoc...

20. Archived Article: M.s. Carriers P.2 - Wednesday, December 13, 2000
Swift to acquire M Swift to acquire M.S. Carriers Memphis-based M.S. Carriers has agreed to a merger deal with Phoenix-based Swift Transportation Co. Inc. to create the largest trucking company in North America. M.S. Carriers Inc. and Swift announce...

21. Archived Article: Add P.2 - Wednesday, September 27, 2000
Fiberworks to outfit centers with fiber optics Fiberworks to outfit centers with fiber optics US TechCenters has entered into a strategic partnership with Fiberworks to equip its new US TechCenters with direct fiber optic access to the public teleph...

22. Archived Article: Tech Briefs - Wednesday, May 3, 2000
Thompson and Co Thompson and Co. has been chosen as the agency of record for two business-to-business firms: Atlanta-based fibermarket.com and Jackson, Miss.-based Vention Inc. The new clients represent almost $2 million in billings. fibermarket.com...

23. Archived Article: Real Review - Tuesday, January 18, 2000
To accommodate its expanded digital operations, East Memphis Printing recently relocated to a new 17,000-square-foot facility at 7730A Trinity Road in Cordova East Memphis Printing merges, moves to expanded location To accommodate its expanded digit...

24. Archived Article: Page 2 - Wednesday, November 10, 1999
Home - Yahoo Master Graphics reports third quarter loss Master Graphics Inc. announced that revenue for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 increased to a record $68.6 million, up from $43.4 million for the same period last year, primarily as a result ...

25. Archived Article: Efs Card Chg - Monday, December 1, 1997
By CAMILLE H Concord EFS expands card services division By CAMILLE H. GAMBLE The Daily News Memphis-based Concord EFS is expanding its card services division, EFS Card Services, with a 16,300-square-foot office expansion at 5791 Summer Trees Drive a...

26. Archived Article: Filler - Tuesday, November 5, 1996
Thomas & Betts acquires heating manufacturer Thomas & Betts acquires heating manufacturer Thomas & Betts Corp. announced Monday that it has completed a purchase for cash of Reznor Europe from Bullough PLC of the United Kingdom. Reznor Eu...

27. Archived Article: Back - Tuesday, May 7, 1996
05-07 Back The Assisi Foundation of Memphis Inc. has announced first quarter grants totaling slightly more than $1 million to 20 recipients. Health and health-related projects received $502,000 of the $1.05 million grants awarded. The balance of the...

28. Archived Article: Work Force2 Lj - Tuesday, April 2, 1996
lj 10/5 cates Customized training programs close skills gap, improve bottom line By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Since its inclusion as a strategic initiative for Memphis 2005, work force development has been elevated to high priority status in ord...