Memphis-based Key Biologics LLC and the nation’s largest blood supply network have announced an agreement to formalize their existing business relationship and work collectively to broaden support for cell therapy and regenerative medicine.

2. Key Biologics, Blood Centers of America Partner to Advance Cell Medicines - Monday, September 10, 2018

Memphis-based Key Biologics LLC and the nation’s largest blood supply network have announced an agreement to formalize their existing business relationship and work collectively to broaden support for cell therapy and regenerative medicine.

3. Rhea Joins SWTCC As First Mental Health Counselor - Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Julia Rhea has joined Southwest Tennessee Community College as the institution’s first mental health counselor. The newly created position is part of Southwest’s new Social and Emotional Support Process, one of numerous changes developed over the past six months under the guidance of the Maryland-based education reform group Achieving the Dream, all geared toward redesigning and improving the student experience.

4. Events - Tuesday, July 26, 2016

View Inc. will hold a Olive Branch job fair for material handler and machine operator positions Tuesday, July 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Whispering Woods Hotel & Conference Center, 7300 Hacks Cross Road. Bring an up-to-date resume. RSVP not required; must be registered by 1 p.m. for a guaranteed interview. Visit viewglass.com.

5. Events - Monday, July 25, 2016

The Booksellers at Laurelwood will host New York Times bestselling author Ace Atkins for a discussion and signing of his latest novel, “The Innocents,” on Monday, July 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the bookstore, 387 Perkins Road Extended. Visit thebooksellersatlaurelwood.com.

6. Events - Saturday, July 23, 2016

The city of Memphis will hold its first “We Mean Business” Symposium on Tuesday, July 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. Hundreds of small and minority-owned businesses will convene to learn about certification, registration and contracting opportunities with city government. Earl Graves Jr., president and CEO of Black Enterprise Magazine, will present the keynote. Free and open to the public. Seating is limited; RSVP to bdcinfo@memphistn.gov.

7. Scott Sharpe Named CAO Of District Attorney General’s Office - Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Scott Sharpe recently was named chief administrative officer of the Shelby County District Attorney General’s office following the departure of longtime CAO Priscilla Campbell.

8. WKNO's Sports Files Moves to Thursdays - Monday, March 18, 2013

“Sports Files with Greg Gaston” is moving to Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. on WKNO-TV, beginning March 21.

9. LaBelle Kicks Off Baptist’s Centennial - Monday, December 12, 2011

Legendary recording artist Patti LaBelle was in Memphis Thursday, Dec. 8, to help kick off Baptist Memorial Health Care Corp.’s yearlong centennial celebration with a fundraiser for its new comprehensive cancer care center.

10. The Next Link - Friday, November 11, 2011

The next front in the city’s greenline movement is along the floodwalls of Chelsea Avenue in North Memphis.

Greater Memphis Greenline Inc. plans to develop a 2.5-mile section of an old railway into the Chelsea Avenue Greenline, a multiuse trail that will connect Overton Park with Uptown.

11. Brucker Joins McManus Reilly As Investment, Insurance Adviser - Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Edward Brucker III has joined McManus Reilly Financial Foresight as investment and insurance adviser.

Hometown: Tucson, Ariz.

Education: Master of business administration from University of Phoenix

12. Spreading the Gospel - Friday, January 28, 2011

Live From Memphis celebrates 10 years of promoting, supporting and showcasing Memphis music, film, art and culture with a Friday open house and free party at its studio at 1 S. Main St.

13. Even in Liberal Bastions, GOP Sees Election Chance - Wednesday, October 20, 2010

HYANNIS PORT, Mass. (AP) — In the congressional district that's home to the Kennedy family compound, a Kennedy public skating rink and a Kennedy museum, the heart of liberalism is beating uneasily.

14. Outsider Image So Hot Even Ex-Insiders Want It - Friday, February 26, 2010

NEW YORK (AP) - Ask national Republicans to name a model 2010 congressional candidate, and they're likely to mention Stephen Fincher. A 37-year-old farmer and gospel singer from Frog Jump, Tenn., Fincher has raised more than $675,000 in his bid to succeed retiring Democratic Rep. John Tanner.

15. Bayh Cites Strident Partisanship in Leaving Senate - Wednesday, February 17, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) - Two-term Sen. Evan Bayh says ever-shriller partisanship and the frustrations of gridlock made it time for him to leave Congress. Republicans aren't buying it, saying he and fellow Democrats sense that voters will be after their heads this fall.

16. Obama Meets With GOP - Wednesday, February 10, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) – Appealing for bipartisanship in a town where it's hard to find, President Barack Obama sat down with Democrats and Republicans Tuesday to spur cooperation on job creation, deficit reduction and health care overhaul. He promised to do his part – but warned he would take Republicans to task if they don't do the same.

17. Brown's Independence Could Face Senate Test - Monday, February 8, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) - Scott Brown says he's a different kind of Republican, a centrist willing to work with Senate Democrats to fix health care and the ailing economy.

18. Where is "Tea Party" Heading? Leaves Are Unclear - Monday, February 8, 2010

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The "tea party" activists all agree: Government is too big. Spending is out of control. Individual freedom is at risk. And President Barack Obama's policies are making it all worse.

19. Brown Taking Over Late Sen. Kennedy's Seat - Friday, February 5, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican Scott Brown said fixing the nation's ailing economy would be his top priority as he prepared Thursday to take his Senate seat a week earlier than he had planned.

20. UPS Earnings Mostly Bright After Economic Turbulence - Wednesday, February 3, 2010

UPS may not be based in Memphis – its hometown is Atlanta – but fourth quarter earnings from the world’s largest shipper should create as much buzz here as anywhere.

The company reported a fourth-quarter profit of $757 million, three times its profit from a year ago. It was the equivalent of 75 cents per share, compared to a profit of $254 million, or 25 cents per share, a year earlier. Revenue fell 2.5 percent to $12.38 billion from $12.70 billion.

21. Harold Ford Jr.: 'I Continue to Learn' about NY - Friday, January 22, 2010

TAPPAN, N.Y. (AP) - Harold Ford Jr. ventured to the suburbs Thursday to test the waters outside New York City for a possible U.S. Senate bid but admitted he still has a lot to learn about the state.

22. Obama Steps Up Campaign Against Wall Street Banks - Friday, January 22, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama stepped up his campaign against Wall Street on Thursday with a far-reaching proposal for tougher regulation of the biggest banks.

"We have to get this done," Obama said at the White House. "If these folks want a fight, it's a fight I'm ready to have."

23. Gut-Check for Obama and Dems on Health Care - Thursday, January 21, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) - Abandoning the health care overhaul is not an option, a senior White House official said Wednesday, after President Barack Obama's top domestic initiative took a devastating hit with the Democratic loss of the Massachusetts Senate seat.

24. 3 Democrats – 2 Senators, 1 Governor – to Retire - Thursday, January 7, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) - With the 2010 election year barely under way, two senators and one governor – all Democrats – ditched plans to run for re-election in the latest signs of trouble for President Barack Obama's party.

25. Mass. Senate Delays Debate on Kennedy Interim Bill - Monday, September 21, 2009

BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts Republicans temporarily blocked Senate debate Friday on a bill allowing Gov. Deval Patrick to name an interim appointment to the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by the death of Edward Kennedy.

26. Gardens of Germantown Secures Funding to Build Alzheimer’s Facility - Tuesday, August 4, 2009

3179 Professional Plaza
Germantown, TN 38138
Loan Amount: $8 Million
Loan Date: July 16, 2009

Maturity Date: Aug. 1, 2050
Borrower: Gardens of Germantown LLC
Lender: Deutsche Bank Berkshire Mortgage Inc.
Details: The developer of an Alzheimer’s facility called the Gardens of Germantown has filed an $8 million construction loan through Deutsche Bank Berkshire Mortgage Inc.

27. Baptist Files $4.4M Auditorium Permit - Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis has filed a $4.4 million permit with the city-county Office of Construction Code Enforcement to build an auditorium on its Walnut Grove campus. The hospital in June broke ground on the 282-seat auditorium, to be named in honor of the late Dr. H. Edward Garrett Sr., a surgeon who performed the world’s first successful heart bypass surgery in 1964, three years before he joined the staff of the Memphis hospital.

28. Baptist to Hold Conference Center Groundbreaking Ceremony - Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Officials at Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for a $6.9 million project that will bring a conference center to the campus.

The conference center will include an auditorium named in honor of the late Dr. H. Edward Garrett Sr., a surgeon who performed the world’s first successful heart bypass surgery in 1964, three years before he joined the staff of the Memphis hospital.

29. Higgins Named President, CEO At Barge Waggoner - Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Robert B. Higgins Jr. has been named president and chief executive officer of engineering, architecture and planning for Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon Inc.

30. Lifeblood Might Seek New Building - Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Memphians may want to consider building a new Mid-South Regional Blood Center that can withstand earthquakes as Lifeblood begins a strategic planning process to set priorities for the next three to five years.

31. AIG CEO Says Employees Starting to Return Bonuses - Thursday, March 19, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) – The head of battered insurance giant AIG told Congress on Wednesday that “we’ve heard the American people loudly and clearly” in their rage over executive bonuses and appealed to employees to voluntarily return at least half of the money.

32. Leonard Joins Madison Hotel As Director of Sales - Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Liese Leonard recently joined the Madison Hotel as director of sales.

Leonard is responsible for overseeing all internal and external sales efforts for the hotel including developing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts and supervising all sales and catering associates.

33. UT Medical Group Names Martin VP of Corporate Compliance - Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Linda Martin has joined UT Medical Group Inc. as vice president of corporate compliance.

34. U of M’s Bingham Elected To Board Of American Psychological Association - Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Dr. Rosie Phillips Bingham, vice president for student affairs and a professor in counseling, education psychology and research at the University of Memphis, has been elected to the board of directors of the American Psychological Association.

35. AP-AOL Poll: Debt Stress Tears At Your Body, Too - Tuesday, June 10, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) – The stress from deepening debt is becoming a major pain in the neck – and the back and the head and the stomach – for millions of Americans.

When people are dealing with mountains of debt, they’re much more likely to report health problems, too, according to an Associated Press-AOL Health poll. And not just little stuff; this means ulcers, severe depression, even heart attacks.

36. White Joins Junior Achievement As Exchange City Manager - Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Michael White has joined Junior Achievement of Memphis and the Mid-South as Exchange City manager.

Previously, White has served in various youth development positions in the community including as a YMCA youth counselor and director of the Stax Music Academy Summer Camp. He earned a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Memphis.

37. Application Period for State Court of Appeals Vacancy Ends - Wednesday, July 18, 2007

NASHVILLE (AP) - The state Judicial Selection Commission will meet later this month to discuss filling the state Court of Appeals vacancy created when Judge William Koch was named to the Supreme Court.

38. Malled by the Competition - Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Editor's note: This is the third in The Daily News' five-part Retail Reinvented series about the past - and future - of the local shopping landscape.

Pat Jacobs knows a thing or two about Memphis malls. He served as general manager of Southland Mall for 18 years before taking the same job at Hickory Ridge Mall in 2003.

39. With January Blood Shortage Behind It, Lifeblood Braces for Next Crisis - Wednesday, January 31, 2007

The critical blood shortage Lifeblood experienced during the first few weeks of January has ended. Representatives of Lifeblood sounded the alarm early this month when the regional blood center's supply reached near-critical levels of type O blood - which is compatible with all other blood types.

40. Gerard Appointed Administrator at Methodist Cancer Center - Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Dr. Dava F. Gerard has been appointed administrator for the Methodist Healthcare Cancer Center. She previously was the founding vice president and chief operating officer of the Nevada Cancer Institute in Las Vegas.

41. Mathews Named to New Post at FedEx Institute - Wednesday, December 7, 2005

Eric Mathews was named associate director of corporate research and development at the University of Memphis FedEx Institute of Technology. Mathews previously served FIT in temporary roles directing research and business development and was part of the institute's founding executive management. He earned a bachelor's degree from Rhodes College and a master's degree from the University of Memphis.

42. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, June 29, 2005
ABWA Presents Business and Community Involvement Awards

Orchestral Society Names New Board Members

The Memphis Orchestral Society Inc. named Jeff Sanford chairman of its board of directors, effective July 1. Sanford, president of the Center Ci...

43. Archived Article: Lead - Monday, June 6, 2005
Memphis among top cities for relocating families

Memphis Ranks on Relocation Survey

City scores among top locations for moving families

ANDY MEEK

The Daily News

Once tagged as Americas Cleanest City and Americas Quietest City during t...

44. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, May 18, 2005
HEADLINE

Fidelity Investments Names Memphis Center Manager

Fidelity Investments named Dwayne Craft vice president and manager of the companys Memphis Investor Center. Craft has worked with Fidelity Investments for 14 years. He graduated from N...

45. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, February 16, 2005
YMCA Appoints Senior Vice President for Development

YMCA Appoints Senior Development Officer

Rorie Trammel was promoted to senior vice president for development and community relations for YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South. Trammel joined the ...

46. Archived Article: Events - Tuesday, August 24, 2004
World Overcomers Outreach Ministries Church hosts Mayor A C Wharton from 6:30 p

World Overcomers Outreach Ministries Church hosts Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton Jr. from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. today at 6555 Winchester Road. Wharton will discuss ...

47. Archived Article: Events - Monday, August 23, 2004
Mpact Memphis hosts a community involvement pillar meeting at 6 p

Mpact Memphis hosts a community involvement pillar meeting at 6 p.m. today at the Mpact offices, 516 Tennessee St. Call 312-7760. World Overcomers Outreach Ministries Church hosts ...

48. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, January 7, 2004
Sheriffs Office Graduates Reserve Deputies

Sheriffs Office Graduates Reserve Deputies The Shelby County Sheriffs Office graduated the following reserve deputies, who received training through the Memphis Police Department Training Academy between...

49. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, May 14, 2003
Cynthia Ham was selected for the American Association of Advertising Agencies client public relations committee

Cynthia Ham was selected for the American Association of Advertising Agencies client public relations committee. Ham was among 14 mark...

50. Archived Article: Market Briefs - Monday, February 4, 2002
Tennessees December unemployment rate rose three-tenths of a percentage point to 4 Texas Sen. Phil Gramm will speak at Rhodes College at 8 p.m. today in the McCallum Ballroom. His lecture, "The American System: Nothing Like It in the World,&quo...

51. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, October 3, 2001
Gary Shorb, Methodist Healthcare president and chief operations officer, was appointed the new chief executive officer of the

Gary Shorb, Methodist Healthcare president and chief operations officer, was appointed the new chief executive officer o...

52. Archived Article: Law Focus - Thursday, July 5, 2001
Mid-South blood supplies critically low, New FDA rules will mean big drop in local blood supply By MARY DANDO The Daily News Although holidays such as the Fourth of July mean fun and fireworks for many people, for Lifeblood, the Mid-South Regional B...

53. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, August 11, 1999
Leonard I Randall H. Brown has been appointed chief financial officer for Allen & OHara Inc. He formerly was director of corporate finance for Promus Hotel Corp. A certified public accountant, Brown has bachelors degrees from the University of M...

54. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, March 19, 1997
Larry Lewis, president of Lewis Ford, was elected chairman of the board for the Better Business Bureau for 1997-1998 Larry Lewis, president of Lewis Ford, was elected chairman of the board for the Better Business Bureau for 1997-1998. Other elected ...