Of the 30 elected positions on the Nov. 6 ballot in five suburban towns and cities in Shelby County, 11 were decided at the Thursday, Aug. 16, deadline for candidates to file their qualifying petitions.

2. 11 of 30 Suburban Races in November Decided at Filing Deadline - Friday, August 17, 2018

Of the 30 elected positions on the Nov. 6 ballot in five of the six suburban towns and cities in Shelby County, 11 were decided at the noon, Thursday, Aug. 16, deadline for candidates to file their qualifying petitions.

3. Grizzlies’ Front Office Makes Calculated Moves to Give Team Real Shot at Relevance - Friday, July 20, 2018

We will not be granting general manager Chris Wallace and the rest of the Grizzlies’ front office absolution. Can’t do it. Too many bad draft picks over the years, the bungled Tyreke Evans situation, and the failure to sufficiently vet Chandler Parsons’ health, make that impossible.

4. Back to the Future - Friday, June 29, 2018

The Memphis Grizzlies’ decision to move on from Zach Randolph and Tony Allen before last season was, if not on time, definitely not made too early. That said, the Grizzlies’ team-defense rating ranked 24th out of 30 teams in a 22-60 season. Of such tepid resistance the slogan Grit & Grind was not made.

5. Triplett Returns to Ensafe as Director of Design Engineering - Wednesday, June 27, 2018

After beginning his career with EnSafe in 1990 and working his way up to project manager and lead engineer over the next 17-plus years, Chris Triplett has rejoined the company as its director of design engineering. He spent the past decade working with Barge Design Solutions, and in his new role Triplett will provide leadership to EnSafe’s corporate engineering design group for design execution and delivery. He will also work closely with clients across EnSafe’s landscape to understand their needs and to provide engineering solutions.

6. Last Word: Veto Override Drama, Iran Reaction & Rise of the Rest Meets Soundways - Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Shelby County Commissioners have a busy committee day Wednesday with a budget presentation – county mayor Mark Luttrell’s final one as the county’s chief executive, more discussions about the Graceland plan and a veto override.

7. Third Time the Charm? - Friday, May 4, 2018

On the occasion of another Grizzlies press conference at FedExForum to introduce another new coach, general manager Chris Wallace said of J.B. Bickerstaff: “We’ve taken the interim tag off. He’s our permanent head coach.”

8. SEC and Alabama Again Dominate NFL Draft - Tuesday, May 1, 2018

The dominance of SEC football might come into question on a particular Saturday or during a specific postseason. But not during the NFL Draft as general managers time and again treat the league as the next-closest thing to pro football.

9. One-Year Turnaround? Grizzlies Vow It Can Be Done - Friday, April 20, 2018

Mike Conley had no doubt: “With health, we’re a completely different team.” This was a day after the season ended, a 22-60 record next to the Memphis Grizzlies’ name and forever the shorthand explanation of their 2017-2018 NBA journey.

10. After a Lost Season, Grizzlies Turn Toward NBA Draft - Friday, April 13, 2018

For seven straight years, Exit Interview Day at FedExForum was a mixture of chronicling the season’s successes and speaking to the wish that the playoff run, whenever it ended, could have lasted longer.

11. At All-Star Break, Grizzlies’ Reality Not What Anyone Envisioned - Friday, February 16, 2018

The start of training camp was less than 24 hours away. With seven straight playoff appearances behind them, the Grizzlies had a track record of substance. True, they would be without half of the Core Four, Zach Randolph and Tony Allen having been allowed to walk and sign elsewhere.

12. Last Word: Shutdown Round Two, The Pastner Charges and 1968 Virtual Reality - Friday, February 9, 2018

The federal government technically shutdown at midnight in Washington, D.C., Friday for the second time in 17 days. But the House and Senate were still going for a vote on a two-year budget compromise before dawn Friday morning as this is posted.

13. How the Market's Turmoil Could Affect Fed's Rate Decisions - Friday, February 9, 2018

WASHINGTON (AP) – Wall Street has thrown a rather sour welcoming party for Jerome Powell.

14. NBA Coaches Often ‘Interim’ - Friday, January 26, 2018

In one sense, maybe just about every NBA head coach not named Gregg Popovich should have the word “interim” in his job title. Certainly in Memphis the position of head coach is a lot closer to being an adjunct member of the faculty rather than a tenured professor.

15. Memphis Ranks as No. 14 Top City for Moviemakers - Saturday, January 20, 2018

MovieMaker Magazine has again named Memphis to its annual list of Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker.

The publication ranked Memphis the No. 14 “best place” for 2018.

Memphis & Shelby County Film Commissioner Linn Sitler credits the selection to accomplishments in 2017 that included the growth of Memphis’ independent filmmaking community and an influx of productions from out-of-town.

16. Memphis Among Top Cities For Moviemakers - Thursday, January 18, 2018

MovieMaker Magazine has again named Memphis to its annual list of Best Places to Live and Work as a Moviemaker.

The publication ranked Memphis the No. 14 “best place” for 2018.

Memphis & Shelby County Film Commissioner Linn Sitler credits the selection to accomplishments in 2017 that included the growth of Memphis’ independent filmmaking community and an influx of productions from out-of-town.

17. Last Word: Falling Through Cracks, Germantown's Moratorium and Iowa's Defense - Wednesday, December 27, 2017

The dean of the college of medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center talks about the death of his son a decade ago. That, he tells Michael Waddell in this powerful story, has been a driving force in his search for a way to bridge the gaps between treating substance abuse and treating the mental illness that can also be at play along with addiction. Dr. David Stern is proposing a new pilot program whose goal is to bridge the gaps and save lives.

18. Grizzlies Not Just Losing Games, But Respect - Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Another horrific loss, another long counseling session at Marc Gasol’s locker with Gasol simultaneously playing the parts of frustrated team psychologist and exasperated patient.

This time, he talked more than 12 minutes. At the end of it, after he had tried to explain to us and to himself how the Grizzlies had just lost by 25 points to a mediocre Miami Heat team, the media masses walked away.

19. Grizzlies' Andrew Harrison Again Contributing - Monday, December 11, 2017

There is really no replacing starting point guard Mike Conley. That much is obvious for a Grizzlies team on a three-game losing streak and that has lost 14 of its last 15 games.

While Tyreke Evans has made a pretty good transition from off-the-bench scoring machine to starting and often running the team, another guard also has seen a change in duties.

20. Grizzlies Stop Losing Streak at 11, But Victories Remain Elusive - Friday, December 8, 2017

Perhaps Tom Thibodeau saw it coming. His young Minnesota Timberwolves, though not short on talent, do not yet consistently devote themselves to defense. They were playing for a second straight night and they were on the road at FedExForum.

21. Grizz Break Streak; Norvell’s Status Uncertain - Wednesday, December 6, 2017

How do you celebrate the end of an 11-game losing streak? If you’re Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, you speak from the heart. And the gut.

After the Grizzlies beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 95-92 Monday night at FedExForum, Gasol did an interview with the team’s sideline TV reporter. Gasol dropped in the usual stuff about “guys need to get used to having a little more confidence with the ball in their hands and get used to playing together,” and then out of sheer joy and relief he added, “Overall, we won, so (screw) it.”

22. Grizzlies Reeling, Lose Fifth Straight to Portland - Wednesday, November 22, 2017

The Grizzlies’ fifth straight loss, and their eighth in the last 10 games, had its share of ugliness. Being outrebounded by Portland 60-35 was ugly. Shooting 38.4 percent and 26.7 percent from 3-point range (8 of 30) was hardly a thing of beauty.

23. Timekeeper - Friday, November 17, 2017

A minute here. A minute there. Just 14 games into the Grizzlies’ 82-game regular season trek, coach David Fizdale is already trying to steal time, to manage minutes, and, yes, trying to make the best calculated decisions he can when weighing the chance to win a game today vs. the potential tax that might be assessed tomorrow.

24. The Grizzlies’ $3.3 Million Steal, Tyreke Evans, Playing Toward a Payday - Wednesday, November 15, 2017

The Grizzlies didn’t quite score enough points in losing 110-103 in Milwaukee to finish 2-3 on a five-game road stretch. But not because Tyreke Evans didn’t try to carry the Grizzlies to victory yet again.

25. Bench Power - Friday, November 10, 2017

Through games of Nov. 7, the Memphis Grizzlies were 7-4. You probably knew that. You recall the thrill of taking down the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors at FedExForum and beating the much-hyped Houston Rockets twice – on the road and at home.

26. After Hot Start, Grizzlies Show Cracks In Foundation - Friday, November 3, 2017

As calculated decisions go, it seemed like a good one. Probably, it was a smart decision despite the unhappy result.

With the Grizzlies wrapping up a homestand, coach David Fizdale determined the last game against the Orlando Magic was an opportune time to get point guard Mike Conley and his sore Achilles a little extra rest before starting a five-game road trip.

27. Grizzlies Run Past Golden State, 111-101 - Monday, October 23, 2017

When it was done, when the Memphis Grizzlies had defeated the reigning NBA champion Golden State Warriors 111-101 Saturday night at FedExForum, and Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant had been ejected, there was a lot of explaining to do.

28. U of M Files $33.5M Permit for Land Bridge - Monday, October 23, 2017

570 Houston St. 

Memphis, TN 38111

Permit Amount: $33.5 million

Owner: University of Memphis

Details: The University of Memphis has filed a $33.5 million building permit application with the Office of Construction Code Enforcement to move forward with a parking garage and a long-awaited land bridge over the Southern Avenue railroad track.

29. Dillon Brooks Injects Hope, Excitement into Grizzlies’ Season - Friday, October 20, 2017

The rookie admitted there was at least a moment of concern. Dillon Brooks would score 19 points with five rebounds, four steals, mostly look like he had been playing in the NBA for about 10 years, and his team would win on opening night.

30. Turning The Page - Saturday, October 14, 2017

The Memphis Grizzlies still cling to their old grit-and-grind identity – at least for marketing purposes and perhaps a subconscious need for comfort and security. But they also decided now was the time they had to initiate transformative change.

31. Mid-South Fair to Host Free Grizzlies-Hustle Scrimmage - Saturday, September 30, 2017

As part of the Mid-South Fair, the Memphis Grizzlies and their G League affiliate Memphis Hustle will hold a free-to-the-public team scrimmage and practice Saturday, Sept. 30, from noon to 1 p.m. at Landers Center, 4560 Venture Drive, in Southaven.

32. Mid-South Fair to Host Free Grizzlies-Hustle Scrimmage - Friday, September 29, 2017

As part of the Mid-South Fair, the Memphis Grizzlies and their G League affiliate Memphis Hustle will hold a free-to-the-public team scrimmage and practice Saturday, Sept. 30, from noon to 1 p.m. at Landers Center, 4560 Venture Drive, in Southaven.

33. Will Grizzlies Have A Leg to Stand On? - Friday, September 1, 2017

David Fizdale was eloquent as he again stated the city of Memphis should remove its Confederate statues. Chris Wallace appeared to have lost weight, an executive expression that this team will be ready for training camp in a few weeks.

34. For Electric Cars to Take Off, They'll Need Place to Charge - Monday, August 14, 2017

DETROIT (AP) – Around the world, support is growing for electric cars. Automakers are delivering more electric models with longer range and lower prices, such as the Chevrolet Bolt and the Tesla Model 3. China has set aggressive targets for electric vehicle sales to curb pollution; some European countries aim to be all-electric by 2040 or sooner.

35. Grizzlies Paradox: Get Younger, Get Older, Stay Relevant - Friday, July 21, 2017

The Memphis Grizzlies continue to walk dual trails. It is what they must do, even if such hedging threatens to constrain both their immediate and long-range future.

We learned this week that 31-year-old point guard Mario Chalmers is returning to the Grizzlies on a partially guaranteed one-year contract. Two seasons ago, Chalmers was an impactful backup for Mike Conley until a ruptured Achilles tendon ended his season.

36. Saturday Legal Aid Clinic To Celebrate 10 Years - Saturday, July 8, 2017

A ceremony and reception will be held Saturday, July 8, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2nd Saturday Legal Aid Clinic, or 2SLAC, serving the Memphis community.

The event will be from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Ave.

37. Senators Decry State of Air Travel After Passenger Incidents - Friday, May 5, 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) – Air travel in the United States has become a combustible mix in which passengers aren't the only ones treated unfairly, senators were told Thursday. Travelers all too frequently take out their frustrations on airline employees, including flight attendants and gate agents, speakers said at a Senate hearing.

38. United: Airline Won't Use Police to Remove Passengers - Thursday, April 13, 2017

CHICAGO (AP) – The chief executive of United Airlines said the carrier will no longer ask po-lice to remove passengers from full flights after the uproar over a man who was dragged off a plane by airport officers in Chicago.

39. Grizzlies Can Never Have Too Much Forceful Big Spain - Monday, March 20, 2017

The Grizzlies left behind a five-game losing streak by beating Milwaukee at home and then Chicago and Atlanta on the road in back-to-back nights. San Antonio was to play the Grizzlies at FedExForum on Saturday, March 18.

40. NBA Writer Sees Gasol, Conley as All-Stars - Thursday, January 26, 2017

At espn.com, senior writer Zach Lowe has made his All-Star reserve picks and he has deemed both point guard Mike Conley and center Marc Gasol worthy of representing the Grizzlies on the Western Conference team.

41. Last Word: Laurelwood Lament, Fairgrounds Redux and Deeper on Crime - Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Booksellers at Laurelwood made it through the Christmas shopping season but will close its doors in Laurelwood probably in February with the liquidation sale beginning Friday – as in this Friday.

42. Broke and Broken: Democrats Lose More Ground in State Legislature - Thursday, November 17, 2016

Tennessee House Democrats will have to start calling themselves the “Fighting 25,” down from the “Fighting 26,” after dropping a district in the battle to regain relevance statewide.

43. Looks Like 10-2, SEC Title Game, Orange Bowl for UT - Monday, September 5, 2016

Editor’s note: Nashville sports correspondent Dave Link has been accurate in predicting season outcomes for the Tennessee Vols in recent years. His 2016 season predictions, released just before press time, culminates with an SEC Championship appearance. Here’s his take on the season…

44. The Week Ahead: May 9-15 - Monday, May 9, 2016

Alright, Memphis, grab your calendars! Whether you want to book it over to the Ruby Bridges Reading Festival or just baste in the scent of barbecue, there’s plenty to do this week. Here’s our roundup...

45. Bikesmith Evolving Into Community Hangout - Thursday, May 5, 2016

The Bikesmith’s grand opening next week for a patio expansion and a pump track at the 509 N. Hollywood bicycle shop is the latest reflection of Jim Steffen’s longstanding intent to make his business bigger than a place where goods are bought and sold.

46. Fisher & Phillips Adds David Jones - Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Attorney David S. Jones has joined Fisher & Phillips LLP as a partner in the firm’s Memphis office. Jones has more than 15 years’ experience in immigration and employment law, most recently serving as a partner at Jackson Lewis P.C. In his new role, he represents corporate clients in complex matters relating to both immigration benefits and enforcement, as well as export control compliance under the Export Administration Regulations and International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

47. Tigers’ Dedric Lawson selected AAC Rookie of the Year - Thursday, March 10, 2016

University of Memphis freshman forward Dedric Lawson has been named the American Athletic Conference Rookie of the Year.

Lawson was a unanimous choice for the Rookie of the Year award after earning a conference-record six Rookie of the Week honors. He led the AAC in rebounding, averaging 9.2 rebounds per game, including grabbing 96 offensive rebounds. His 275 rebounds this season are fourth-most by a freshman in Memphis history, and is nine away from moving past David Vaughn into third overall.

48. Harvey Joins Family Safety Center - Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Mia Harvey has joined the Family Safety Center as community outreach specialist, a newly created position. In that role, she recruits and trains volunteers, and organizes outreach and other special events that create greater visibility for the center. She also develops presentations on domestic violence, showcasing the many Family Safety Center programs that serve victims and their families.

49. Downtown Dining Week Kicks Off Nov. 9 - Friday, November 6, 2015

A celebration of Downtown’s restaurant community kicks off next week, with more than 20,000 diners expected to visit the area to take part in the volunteer-led, food-focused affair.

Downtown Dining Week kicks off Nov. 9 and runs through Nov. 15. More than 40 of the roughly 110 restaurants Downtown are participating and will offer lunch specials for $10.15 and dinner specials for $20.15 as a way to get diners hooked on the neighborhood’s culinary choices – and to hopefully bring them back.

50. Chamber Announces 2015 Young Memphians - Saturday, August 29, 2015

The Greater Memphis Chamber has selected its class of 2015 Young Memphians.

To qualify, the young professionals had to be chamber members under the age of 40. Nominations were received through the chamber’s website, social media outlets and email.

51. Chamber Announces 2015 Young Memphians - Tuesday, August 25, 2015

The Greater Memphis Chamber has selected its class of 2015 Young Memphians.

To qualify, the young professionals had to be chamber members under the age of 40. Nominations were received through the chamber’s website, social media outlets and email.

52. Knoxville Area a Magnet for Retirees - Saturday, December 20, 2014

Retired air traffic controller Sterling King moved to Knoxville when his brother needed him. Five years later, he has fallen in love with the area and everything it has to offer.

Moderate weather, without the bone-chilling Northern winters or the searing heat of Florida summers, is a big draw, along with its location in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, says King, 58, who migrated from Dayton, Ohio, to Raleigh, North Carolina, and then to Knoxville.

53. Restoration of Midtown Landmark Days Away - Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Renovation of the historic Nineteenth Century Club building on Union Avenue in Midtown will begin in a matter of days, according to a local preservation group.

Crews from Archer Custom Builders will soon begin restoring the historic mansion to its previous glory, according to Memphis Heritage. LRK Inc. is the architect.

54. Meritan’s Branch Named Among Top Nurses - Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Cindy Branch, Meritan’s associate vice president for health services, has been selected to represent Tennessee as one of the nation’s top 50 home care and hospice nurses by the National Association for Home Care & Hospice and the Home Healthcare Nurses Association. Branch, a registered nurse, has oversight of Meritan’s nursing programs, including home health, private duty nursing and medical residential homes. She will be recognized at NACH’s annual meeting in October.

55. Memphis Bar Judicial Poll Released - Tuesday, July 1, 2014

The Memphis Bar Association poll of attorneys on the judicial races on the Aug. 7 ballot shows 16 percent to as high as 38 percent of the attorneys participating have no opinion in many of the judicial races.

56. Hopson Contract Extension Represents Reform Mandate - Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Public school superintendents in Tennessee are not elected in a popular vote anymore. They are appointed by school boards – the only hiring decision school boards make.

So when the Shelby County Schools board voted 6-0 Monday, June 23, to extend the three-year contract of superintendent Dorsey Hopson through June 2018, it was a mandate by the board for the student achievement gains Hopson and the board have set as goals.

57. Hopson's Contract Extended Through June 2018 - Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Dorsey Hopson’s contract as Shelby County Schools superintendent runs through June of 2018 after the school board approved Monday, June 23, a two-year extension of the original three year employment contract with him.

58. Events - Tuesday, June 24, 2014

The Orpheum Theatre will present “The Book of Mormon” Tuesday, June 24, through Sunday, June 29, at the theater, 203 S. Main St. Visit orpheum-memphis.com.

59. Baseball Gives Rebels Realistic Championship Shot - Friday, June 13, 2014

OXFORD, Miss. – With breakthrough success comes the luxury of laughter, and the breathing room that allows Ole Miss baseball coach Mike Bianco to say that reaching the College World Series took longer than he imagined.

60. Harris Files Ford Challenge at Deadline - Thursday, April 3, 2014

Memphis City Council member Lee Harris is challenging Democratic state Sen. Ophelia Ford in the August primary for District 29, the Senate seat held by a member of the Ford family since 1975.

61. Yellen to Put Fed's New Leadership on Display - Tuesday, March 18, 2014

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Janet Yellen era at the Federal Reserve begins in earnest this week with a two-day meeting, a policy statement and fresh economic forecasts. Yet all that will be a prelude to the marquee event: Yellen's first news conference as Fed chair.

62. Beale Street Music Festival Lineup Announced - Thursday, February 27, 2014

The bill for the three-day Memphis in May Beale Street Music this year features a new night of late night dance music from a stage in Tom Lee Park and a 69-act lineup in which Memphis artists are nearly a third of the diverse set of performers.

63. Fields Begin to Gel for May and August Ballots - Friday, February 7, 2014

With two weeks to the filing deadline for candidates in the May Shelby County primary elections and two months to the deadline for those in the August state and federal primaries and county nonpartisan elections, the fields have solidified enough that some political players are weighing their prospects for a late entry before the filing deadlines.

64. Events - Thursday, December 19, 2013

The Downtown Memphis Commission board will meet Thursday, Dec. 19, at noon in the commission conference room, 114 N. Main St. Visit downtownmemphiscommission.com.

65. Events - Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Kiwanis Club of Memphis will hold its annual holiday celebration, featuring the Swing Time Explosion: Big Band Holiday Show, Wednesday, Dec. 18, from noon to 1 p.m. at The University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. Cost is $18 for nonmembers.

66. Events - Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Talk Shoppe will hold a citywide networking party Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at DeVry University, 6401 Poplar Ave., sixth floor. Cost is free. Visit talkshoppe.biz.

67. Events - Saturday, December 14, 2013

The Downtown Memphis Commission will hold the Downtown Howl-iday pet and family parade Saturday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. from Court Square to AutoZone Park. Registration begins at 2 p.m. at Court Square. Cost is free. Visit downtownmemphis.com.

68. Events - Monday, December 16, 2013

Talk Shoppe will hold a citywide networking party Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at DeVry University, 6401 Poplar Ave., sixth floor. Cost is free. Visit talkshoppe.biz.

69. Gowen Named Marketing Head at Renshaw Property Management - Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Kellyn Gowen has joined Renshaw Property Management as marketing coordinator. In her new role, Gowen manages social media, marketing and communications for the company’s 800 Mid-South rental properties, serves as a liaison for property owners and real estate agents, and spearheads marketing efforts for vacant properties.

70. Evans Joins American Esoteric as Vice President - Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Dr. Jess Evans has joined American Esoteric Laboratories as vice president of technical operations. In his new role, Evans is responsible for instrumentation, personnel, operational performance and quality assurance for the Memphis laboratory.

71. Expectations High for Fed to Announce Major Action - Thursday, September 13, 2012

WASHINGTON (AP) – If the world's investors are right, the Federal Reserve is about to take a bold new step to try to invigorate the U.S. economy.

And many expect the central bank, which began a two-day meeting Wednesday, to unleash its most potent weapon: a third round of bond purchases meant to ease long-term interest rates and spur borrowing and spending. It's called "quantitative easing," or QE.

72. Shelby Crossing Retail Center Sells for $2M in Foreclosure - Tuesday, July 31, 2012

6100 Macon Road
Memphis, TN 38134

Sale Amount: $2 million

Sale Date: July 13, 2012

73. Bank Buys Shelby Crossing at $2M Foreclosure Sale - Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Flagstar Bank FSB has bought back a shopping center near Bass Pro Shops on Macon Road at a $2 million foreclosure sale after owners Sun Shelby LLC defaulted on a 2007 loan through the bank.

74. Memphis-Based XMC Adds Chief Financial Officer - Friday, July 6, 2012

Memphis-based XMC Inc. has added a new chief financial officer, David Weant, to its executive team.

Weant has 20 years of financial experience and will work out of XMC’s corporate office in Bartlett. Before joining XMC, Weant was vice president of The Evans Cos. and served as the CFO of Oak Hall in Memphis.

75. McFarland Named VP At Visible Music College - Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Christy McFarland has been named the vice president of business at Visible Music College. Previously the director of marketing, McFarland will now oversee VMC’s marketing/public relations, business and operational functions.

76. Shelby Crossing Center in Foreclosure - Thursday, April 19, 2012

Shelby Crossing phase II, a 30,000-square-foot shopping center on Macon Road near Bass Pro Shops, is in foreclosure after its owners defaulted on a $2.4 million loan, according to a first-run foreclosure notice in the Wednesday, April 18, Daily News.

77. Fed Nearing a Plan to Clarify Direction of Rates - Tuesday, December 13, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve under Ben Bernanke has gone further than ever to explain its policies to the public. It's ready to go further still.

A Fed policy meeting Tuesday will likely focus, in part, on an evolving plan to reveal the direction of interest rates more explicitly. The Fed may decide, for example, to regularly update the public on how long it plans to keep short-term rates at record lows.

78. Players Reject NBA's Offer, Threatening Season - Wednesday, November 16, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – Two years at the bargaining table led nowhere, so NBA players are ready to take their chances in a courtroom.

The players' association rejected the league's latest proposal for a new labor deal Monday and began disbanding, paving the way for a lawsuit that throws the season into jeopardy.

79. Players Reject NBA's Offer, Begin to Disband Union - Tuesday, November 15, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – NBA players rejected the league's latest offer Monday and began disbanding the union, likely jeopardizing the season.

"We're prepared to file this antitrust action against the NBA," union executive director Billy Hunter said. "That's the best situation where players can get their due process."

80. Game Nice Diversion From NBA Labor Woes - Thursday, November 10, 2011

If NBA labor negotiations could mirror the action on the court during Rudy Gay’s Charity All-Star Game Tuesday, Nov. 8, at the DeSoto Civic Center, solving the league’s lockout would be an uncontested slam dunk.

81. No Deal: NBA Cancels First Two Weeks of Season - Wednesday, October 12, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) – Two weeks of NBA games are lost. Many more could be in jeopardy.

There's a "gulf" that separates owners and players, and they will have to close it quickly to avoid further damage to the schedule.

82. A Job is Becoming a Dim Memory for Many Unemployed - Friday, October 7, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – For more Americans, being out of work has become a semi-permanent condition.

Nearly one-third of the unemployed – nearly 4.5 million people – have had no job for a year or more. That's a record high. Many are older workers who have found it especially hard to find jobs.

83. Tennessee Legislators Make Summer Trip to China - Tuesday, August 30, 2011

NASHVILLE – The organizer of a trip by 15 state legislators to China this summer says he returned with a "verbal commitment" from Chinese officials to match up to $5 million in state money for establishing educational ties between the nation and Tennessee.

84. Allie Prescott to Head U of M Alumni Association - Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Allie Prescott has been elected president of the University of Memphis Alumni Association national executive board of directors.

Prescott holds his bachelor’s and law degrees from the U of M, and he is a life member of the University of Memphis Alumni Association. As a former adviser to the executive director and former vice president for membership, Prescott is serving his fifth year on the national board.

85. 'The Grace Card' DVD to be Released In August - Thursday, June 2, 2011

The Memphis-made feature movie “The Grace Card” will be released on DVD Aug. 16.

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and AFFIRM Films/Provident Films announced the release date this week.

86. Malco Loses Franchise Tax Court Battle - Monday, May 2, 2011

Malco Theaters Inc. lost an important court battle over state franchise taxes last week at the state appeals court level.

87. Humphreys Joins Keller Williams Realty - Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Herbo Humphreys has joined the Crump Realty Group of Keller Williams Realty. Humphreys previously worked as a project supervisor for Bryan-Turley Properties.

88. On Location: Memphis Showcases Local, International Films - Wednesday, April 6, 2011

In the business of film festivals, international films bring prestige, but local films bring dollars.

This year’s 12th annual On Location: Memphis International Film and Music Festival, Thursday through Sunday, hopes to draw on the best of both worlds.

89. Broad Possibilities - Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Back when Broad Avenue was the terminus of the Interstate-40/Sam Cooper Boulevard corridor, car traffic was a big problem.

90. Deimund Named Clinical Director of Methodist Wound Centers - Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Sandy Deimund has been named clinical director for the Methodist North and Methodist South Hospital Comprehensive Wound Healing Centers.

Hometown: Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Education: Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) and a member of the American Academy of Wound Management
Work Experience: Nurse manager, Methodist South Comprehensive Wound Healing Center; registered nurse, Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Favorite quote: “Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.” Henry Ford
Last book read: “Love ’Em or Lose ’Em” by Beverly L. Kaye
Favorite music: I like a variety of music, from country to classical.
Favorite movie: “African Queen”
Sports team: Tennessee Titans
Activities you enjoy outside of work: Spending time with friends, sudoku puzzles, traveling, reading
What talent do you wish you had? I wish I could pick stocks like Warren Buffet.
Who has had the greatest influence on you? All of the patients who have overcome obstacles in their lives, yet continue to persevere.
Why did you pursue a career in health care? I have always had an innate curiosity about medicine and people. As a child, my dolls were always sick or injured and needed “health care.”
What drew you to Methodist? The Christian atmosphere and multiple opportunities available for nurses.
What do you consider your greatest professional accomplishments? Any time a patient hugs me or shakes my hand and tells me how much they appreciate my efforts is the greatest feeling.
What do you most enjoy about your work? Working with patients to facilitate their healing process.

91. Candidates Wait on Certified Results Before Legal Challenge - Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Before there can be a challenge of the Aug. 5 election results, there has to be a set of certified election results.

That’s the bottom line of a possible legal challenge of the recent county general election results that materialized this week.

92. Delivered Magazine Sets Faith-Based Tone - Monday, July 12, 2010

Zach Thomas, 25, believes fear is a business leader’s Kryptonite.

Whether it is jumpstarting a new business, creating a faith and family publication, networking with business, church and community leaders to begin a nonprofit, running a marketing company, or using his passion for music in front of thousands, Thomas believes that fear is not sent from God and can paralyze you from taking a risk.

93. No Time to Lose In Biotech Shipping - Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Not a minute can be wasted when the product being shipped can prolong someone’s life or bring vision to the blind.

That’s why Tissue Banks International, Accredo Health Group Inc., DDN and other biotechnology firms choose to do business in Memphis, company officials say.

94. Out of Bounds - Monday, November 16, 2009

The August report from the NCAA calls him “student-athlete 1.” Everyone but the NCAA and the University of Memphis calls him Derrick Rose.

95. Bioworks Luncheon To Focus on Supply Chain - Thursday, October 29, 2009

“Enabling Bioscience through Supply Chain Management” is the topic for the next Memphis Bioworks luncheon meeting set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Fogelman Executive Center on the University of Memphis campus.

96. Work to Begin Soon On U of M’s ‘Penny’ Hall of Fame - Tuesday, May 5, 2009

570 Normal St.
Memphis, TN 38152
Permit Amount: $2.9 Million

Project Cost: $2.9 million
Permit Date: Applied April 2009
Completion: Summer 2010
Owner: University of Memphis Foundation
Tenant: University of Memphis
Contractor: Patton & Taylor Enterprises LLC
Architect: Evans Taylor Foster Childress Architects

97. Portrait of Violent Drug Ring Emerges In Petties Case - Tuesday, April 1, 2008

One of the largest federal drug cases in Memphis Federal Court has taken another turn. It's been nearly six years since a grand jury indicted Craig Petties on charges of possessing 600 pounds of marijuana.

98. Kwanzaa Tussle Neutralized in Court - Friday, December 28, 2007

It began as a routine announcement at the end of the last Shelby County Board of Commissioners meeting of 2007.

County Commissioner Henri Brooks announced her annual Kwanzaa program would be held the day after Christmas in the County Commission chambers. There was some concern immediately. Commission Chairman David Lillard thought workers would be installing a new document management and voting system in the chambers - work involving some major disruptions, including drilling holes in the floor.

99. Sills Appointed To AANS Bulletin Advisory Board - Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Dr. Allen K. Sills Jr., medical director of the Neuroscience Institute at Methodist University Hospital, associate professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and neurosurgeon at Semmes-Murphey Neurologic & Spine Institute, has been appointed to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons' (AANS) Bulletin advisory board. Sills will contribute articles to the AANS' quarterly publication, "The Bulletin."

100. Events - Tuesday, October 31, 2006

The Memphis Regional Chamber offers "Preparing Your Business for the Unthinkable" today from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 22 N. Front St., Ste. 200. Mark Giannini, co-founder of Service Assurance Corp., is the guest speaker. Call Tunga Lee at 543-3571 or e-mail tlee@memphischamber.com for more information.