WASHINGTON (AP) – On a clear, dry June evening in 2015, cars and trucks rolled slowly in a herky-jerky backup ahead of an Interstate 75 construction zone in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Barreling toward them: an 18-ton tractor-trailer going about 80 mph.

2. University of Memphis Baseball Team To Count More on Pitching in 2018 - Wednesday, January 31, 2018

On April 5 last season, the University of Memphis baseball team owned a 20-9 record and twice had beaten Ole Miss – once when the Rebels were ranked eighth nationally and once when they were ranked 11th.

3. Memphis Baseball Senior On AAC Preseason Team - Saturday, December 30, 2017

University of Memphis senior outfielder Tyler Webb has been named to the Preseason American Athletic Conference team. The all-conference teams were released in conjunction with the league’s preseason poll; Memphis was picked to finish seventh in 2018.

4. Memphis Baseball Senior On AAC Preseason Team - Wednesday, December 27, 2017

University of Memphis senior outfielder Tyler Webb has been named to the Preseason American Athletic Conference team. The all-conference teams were released in conjunction with the league’s preseason poll; Memphis was picked to finish seventh in 2018.

5. Memphis Baseball Begins 'Babe' Howard Expansion - Saturday, August 26, 2017

The University of Memphis has broken ground on a 1,600 square-foot addition to the W.S. “Babe” Howard Training Facility attached to FedExPark, University of Memphis Athletic Director Tom Bowen announced.

6. Memphis Baseball Begins Babe Howard Expansion - Tuesday, August 22, 2017

The University of Memphis has broken ground on a 1,600 square-foot addition to the W.S. “Babe” Howard Training Facility attached to FedExPark, University of Memphis Athletic Director Tom Bowen announced.

7. Tigers’ Carrier Chosen For AAC First Team - Saturday, May 27, 2017

University of Memphis senior outfielder Chris Carrier has been named to the American Athletic Conference first team, the league office announced. Carrier becomes the fourth Tigers baseball player to earn AAC first-team recognition and the first since Nolan Blackwod and Tucker Tubbs in 2015.

8. Baseball Tigers Still Alive In AAC Tournament - Friday, May 26, 2017

Colton Neel threw three scoreless innings of relief and provided a walk-off single in extra innings to give the University of Memphis a wild 15-14 win on Wednesday, May 24, over Cincinnati to stay alive in the American Athletic Conference Tournament.

9. Tigers’ Carrier Chosen for AAC First Team - Wednesday, May 24, 2017

University of Memphis senior outfielder Chris Carrier has been named to the American Athletic Conference first team, the league office announced. Carrier becomes the fourth Tigers baseball player to earn AAC first-team recognition and the first since Nolan Blackwod and Tucker Tubbs in 2015.

10. Dream a Baseball Dream - Saturday, May 20, 2017

Memphis is Hoops City, a hotbed of premier basketball talent. That’s why University of Memphis basketball coach Tubby Smith is under pressure. The best of those hometown players on his team, Dedric Lawson, has transferred to the University of Kansas and everyone’s worried Smith won’t get the elite local talent going forward.

11. Tigers Defeat UT Martin In ‘Babe’ Howard Classic - Saturday, May 13, 2017

The University of Memphis scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to win the W.S. “Babe” Howard Classic in dramatic fashion, 7-6, over the University of Tennessee at Martin Tuesday, May 9, at USA Stadium. The Tigers improved to 26-23.

12. U of M Baseball Team Seeking Momentum Before AAC Tournament - Friday, May 12, 2017

As the University of Memphis finishes out its regular season, there is no guesswork about what the Tigers must do to reach the postseason: win the American Athletic Conference Tournament.

Although the Tigers have beaten Ole Miss twice this season (they were ranked no worse than 11th each time), they have lost 14 of their last 20 games and are in seventh-place in the eight-team AAC with a 6-12 record heading into a three-game weekend series at last-place East Carolina (4-14).

13. Tigers Take Down UT Martin In ‘Babe’ Howard Classic - Thursday, May 11, 2017

The University of Memphis scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to win the W.S. “Babe” Howard Classic in dramatic fashion, 7-6, over the University of Tennessee at Martin Tuesday, May 9, at USA Stadium. The Tigers improved to 26-23.

14. Memphis Basketball Adding More Junior College Players; Bill Self Mum on K.J. Lawson - Tuesday, April 18, 2017

With only two returning scholarship players from last season’s team, University of Memphis basketball coach Tubby Smith continues to mine the junior college ranks for players he hopes can contribute immediately.

15. Tigers’ Carrier Selected AAC Hitter of the Week - Tuesday, April 4, 2017

University of Memphis senior outfielder Chris Carrier has been named the American Athletic Conference Hitter of the Week after hitting two doubles and three home runs during a week that included the first series win over Cincinnati since 2004.

16. Memphis Baseball Academy Bets on HitTrax Technology - Thursday, February 16, 2017

It wasn’t that long ago that Ryan Huber, 26, was still a small-college baseball player and stepping in the batter’s box for one-on-one showdowns with pitchers.

17. Memphis Baseball Team Opens vs. UT and Ready for Rebound Season - Friday, February 10, 2017

The extended forecast is promising, sunny with high temperatures in the 60s. University of Memphis baseball coach Daron Schoenrock not only is hoping the forecast for opening weekend at FedExPark vs. the University of Tennessee holds, but that clear skies and warming temps are signs of things to come this season.

18. Memphis Baseball Season Tickets on Sale - Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Season tickets for University of Memphis baseball team’s upcoming 2017 season are now on sale through the ticket office at 901-678-2331 or online at gotigersgotix.com.

19. Final Goodbye: Roll Call of Some of Those Who Died in 2016 - Monday, January 2, 2017

Death claimed transcendent political figures in 2016, including Cuba's revolutionary leader and Thailand's longtime king, but also took away royals of a different sort: kings of pop music, from Prince and David Bowie to George Michael.

20. Tigers Outfielder on AAC Preseason All-Conference Team - Monday, December 26, 2016

Senior outfielder Chris Carrier has been named to the American Athletic Conference Preseason All-Conference team.

21. AAC West Division Could be at Stake as 5-1 Tigers go on the Road to Face No. 24 Navy - Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Top-ranked Alabama has scored more defensive touchdowns than any team in the country, but even the Crimson Tide cannot match the University of Memphis for volume of takeaways. Through six games, the Tigers’ 18 takeaways lead the nation.

22. Baseball Tigers to Host MLB International Academy Team - Thursday, October 6, 2016

The University of Memphis baseball team’s fall schedule will include a game Monday, Oct. 10, against an MLB International Academy team at FedExPark on the university’s Park Avenue campus. The game starts at 2:30 p.m., and admission is free.

23. Tigers Baseball Ends Season With AAC Tourney Loss - Saturday, June 4, 2016

The University of Memphis baseball team’s season ended with a 5-0 loss in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament last weekend in Clearwater, Fla.

The Tigers won three straight games for the second time this season after opening the tournament with a loss. They finished the season with 22-39 record.

24. Tigers Baseball Ends Season With AAC Tourney Loss - Wednesday, June 1, 2016

The University of Memphis baseball team’s season ended with a 5-0 loss in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament last weekend in Clearwater, Fla.

The Tigers won three straight games for the second time this season after opening the tournament with a loss. They finished the season with 22-39 record.

25. Tigers Sports Notebook: Woodson to Transfer, Football Team Works Out in Pads - Tuesday, March 29, 2016

As is often the case these days, news of a player’s intention to transfer was delivered by the player himself via social media. So it was that Avery Woodson informed all, through a post on Twitter, that he would be leaving the University of Memphis basketball program.

26. Sports Execs Tackle Teams’ Economic Impact - Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Football fans in Charlotte, N.C., have had a fun season watching the NFL’s Carolina Panthers reel in 15 wins, a near perfect season, and secure the top playoff seed in their conference.

And it could turn out to be quite the edge for the Panthers in their quest to reach the Super Bowl.

27. Ball to Lead New Division at Evolve Bank - Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Thomas Ball has joined Memphis-based Evolve Bank & Trust as president of the newly formed Equipment Finance Division. In this role, Ball will create and grow a product line focused on equipment loans and leases to businesses across the U.S.

28. U of M Outfielder Chris Carrier Named AAC Hitter of the Week - Tuesday, April 21, 2015

University of Memphis right fielder Chris Carrier has been named the American Athletic Conference Hitter of the Week for the second time this season, the league office announced Monday.

The Tigers have claimed the American’s Hitter of the Week award in each of the last three weeks after first baseman Tucker Tubbs claimed the honor last week and Carrier two weeks ago.

29. AAC Names Tigers’ Tucker Tubbs Hitter of the Week - Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Memphis first baseman Tucker Tubbs has been named the American Athletic Conference Hitter of the Week. Tubbs had a big week, blasting a home run in five consecutive games. He finished the week with six home runs and 12 total hits.

30. University of Memphis Baseball Team Defeats Mississippi State - Thursday, April 9, 2015

Memphis jumped out to an early lead and starter Alex Gunn pitched a season-high seven innings to lead the University of Memphis to a 7-1 win over Mississippi State on Tuesday, April 7, in the Tigers’ final game this season at AutoZone Park.

31. Millstone Medical Expands Local Operations - Friday, August 31, 2012

Fall River, Mass.-based Millstone Medical Outsourcing LLC is relocating its Memphis operations to a larger Olive Branch facility to broaden services and capacity.

32. MED Fdtn. Names Brandenburg Director of Development - Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Joe Brandenburg has joined The MED Foundation as director of development.

Hometown: Connersville, Ind.

Education: B.A., mass communications, Western Kentucky University; master’s in public administration, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

33. Tiger Gift Shop Moves To Larger Space - Friday, August 5, 2011

Tiger Gift Shop is relocating a few doors down from its current location on the Highland Strip near the University of Memphis.

The university retailer, now at 549 S. Highland St., has signed a new 5,000-square-foot lease at 531 S. Highland, in the space formerly occupied by From One Greek to Another.

34. WPG Americas Signs Lease in Southaven - Friday, March 18, 2011

A San Jose, Calif.-based worldwide electronics distributor is entering the Memphis area with full force.

WPG Americas Inc. has signed a 54,000-square-foot lease at Airways Distribution Center, 481 Industrial Drive, in Southaven. The project – a relocation of the WPG America’s New York facility – represents a $1.5 million investment by the company and will create 60 jobs over the next three years.

35. Pacific Logistics Picks Olive Branch for Hub - Friday, January 7, 2011

Pacific Logistics Corp. has signed a lease for its first Memphis-area location, which will serve as a regional hub for the company’s growing shoe and retail business.

36. Sock Sale to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters - Friday, November 5, 2010

New York-based designer V.K. Nagrani will be at Oak Hall’s fall Trunk Show Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to unveil an exclusive, limited-edition sock he designed as a fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Memphis.

37. Officials: Delta-Northwest Deal in Jeopardy - Thursday, February 21, 2008

ATLANTA (AP) - A $20 billion deal to combine Delta Air Lines Inc. and Northwest Airlines Corp. was in "serious jeopardy" by press time because the pilots unions from both companies were unable to reach an agreement on blending their seniority lists, two people close to talks told The Associated Press.

38. Delta, Northwest Boards may Vote on Combination, People Briefed on Talks Say - Wednesday, February 20, 2008

ATLANTA (AP) - The boards of directors of Delta Air Lines Inc. and Northwest Airlines Corp. were expected to vote Wednesday on a combination provided their pilot unions can reach their own integration deal by then, people briefed on the discussions said Tuesday.

39. Postal Rate Hike Has Some Rethinking Business Plans - Monday, April 9, 2007

As if a business' budget needed another hit, the U.S. Postal Service will raise postal rates May 14, leaving little more than five weeks to prepare for the increase.

But people like Chris Warner, founding partner of directFX Solutions - a Memphis-based mailing, marketing and printing company - have been bracing for new rates for almost a year.

40. Allowing Mexican Truckers All the Way to Memphis Signals Big Payload, Experts Say - Wednesday, March 7, 2007

In his bestselling book "The World is Flat," columnist and author Thomas L. Friedman describes how smoothly and efficiently the supply chain crosses the globe thanks to the collapse of logistical hurdles everywhere.

41. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, January 22, 2004
Can You Hear Me Now

Wireless Carriers Work to Ease Portability Process CHRIS GADD

The Daily News

Reasons for wireless phone "churn," or turnover, abound.

A customer might be unhappy with carrier service or price. A plan adjustm...

42. Archived Article: United P2 - Wednesday, January 8, 2003
United cuts some in-flight food service

United cuts some in-flight food service

United Airlines has curtailed in-flight food service to passengers in the first, business and coach sections of many flights to reduce expenses and meet the strict...

43. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, October 16, 2002
Connie Cupples, Methodist Schools of Nursing senior instructor, is the most recent recipient of the Lola Llewellyn Excellence

Connie Cupples, Methodist Schools of Nursing senior instructor, is the most recent recipient of the Lola Llewellyn Excel...

44. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, September 24, 1997
Frank A Frank A. Watson has joined Palmer Brothers Inc. and will specialize in commercial and investment sales and leasing. Watson has been in the real estate business for the past 29 years and is a graduate of the University of Memphis. James P. Co...