Editorial Results (free)
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Events -
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Talk Shoppe will meet Wednesday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Pinot’s Palette, 8225 Dexter Road, suite 103. Gary Robinson will present “Whatever Happened to Newspapers and What is Happening at SCORE Memphis.” Cost is free. Visit talkshoppe.com.
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Events -
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
NAWBO Memphis meets Tuesday, Aug. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave., suite 909. Jozelle Booker, president and CEO of the Mid-South Minority Business Council Continuum, will present “Preparing For The Major League: Doing Business with Big Businesses.” Tickets are $25 for NAWBO members and $35 for guests. Register at nawbomemphis.org.
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Events -
Monday, August 13, 2018
The Whitehaven Farmers Market, hosted by Methodist South Hospital, is open Monday, Aug. 13, from noon to 5 p.m. in front of Methodist South’s Medical Office Complex, 1300 Wesley Drive. Shop locally grown fruits and vegetables, then visit the University of Tennessee Extension booth, Farmers’ Market Fresh, for children’s activities, food demonstrations, recipes and more. The market continues Mondays through Sept. 24, except for Sept. 3. For more information, call 901-516-3580.
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Events -
Saturday, August 11, 2018
Ballet Memphis hosts its free Ballet Memphis School Sampler Saturday, Aug. 11, from 9 a.m. to noon in its Imagine Studio, 2144 Madison Ave. Parents can learn about Ballet Memphis programs and children ages 3-18 can try a class for free. Schedule: Discover Dance (ages 3-5), 9:15 to 9:45 a.m.; beginner ballet (ages 6-10), 9:45 to 10:30 a.m.; beginner ballet (11 and older), 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.; and tap (any age), 11:15 to noon. No special clothes required. Visit balletmemphis.org/events for details.
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Memphis Surgeon Kelly Honored By Pediatric Orthopaedic Society -
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Dr. Derek M. Kelly, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics and Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, has been awarded the Special Effort and Excellence Award from the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America.
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The Week Ahead: February 26-March 4 -
Monday, February 26, 2018
Good morning, Memphis! There are plenty of business, government and sporting events to keep your interest this week, along with the annual farm and gin show. And Shakespeare could inspire some Shelby County students to have their works published in a literary magazine.
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The King's Castle: Graceland, Whitehaven open 40th anniversary Elvis Week -
Friday, August 11, 2017
It begins with a trivia contest and a sock hop. Those are the first two events Friday, Aug. 11, at the top of a crowded Elvis Week itinerary that marks 40 years since Elvis Presley died at Graceland.
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Whitehaven Unveils New Development Direction -
Friday, June 16, 2017
It’s been 10 months since Rev. Earle Fisher was among the individuals turned away from Graceland’s annual candlelight vigil by Memphis police in a reaction to possible protests at the event.
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Whitehaven Leaders Unveil New Economic Development Group -
Thursday, June 15, 2017
It’s been 10 months since Rev. Earle Fisher was among those turned away from Graceland’s annual candlelight vigil by Memphis Police in a reaction to possible protests at the vigil commemorating the anniversary of Elvis Presley’s death.
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Tennessee Titans Have Rarely Found Success With Drafted SEC Players -
Friday, April 7, 2017
The NFL Draft is fast approaching, which raises an interesting question: Is this the year the Titans finally shop locally and target Southeastern Conference talent?
If history is any indicator, the answer: No.
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Nonprofits Raised Value In 2016 In Many Ways -
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
In any given year, charitable giving might rise or fall. But when the Chronical of Philanthropy analyzed the giving of the country’s 50 largest cities via Internal Revenue Service data, it captured a larger sample size: 2006 through 2012.
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Commercial Appeal Sees More Changes This Week -
Saturday, October 8, 2016
The Commercial Appeal saw a few changes this week, both behind the scenes and in its print and digital products.
Earlier this week, the paper was designed in the newspaper’s building at 495 Union Ave. for the last time. That work is being handled now at a so-called design studio in Nashville owned by the CA’s new corporate parent, the media conglomerate Gannett.
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Commercial Appeal Sees More Changes This Week -
Thursday, October 6, 2016
The Commercial Appeal saw a few changes this week, both behind the scenes and in its print and digital products.
Earlier this week, the paper was designed in the newspaper’s building at 495 Union Ave. for the last time. That work is being handled now at a so-called design studio in Nashville owned by the CA’s new corporate parent, the media conglomerate Gannett.
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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…
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Beach-Bound -
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
“Miami here we come!!!” That was quarterback Paxton Lynch’s tweet, spiced up with sun and palm tree icons.
It summed up what has been a glorious football season for the University of Memphis: a 9-3 record, a 7-1 mark in the American Athletic Conference and the program’s first share of a league title in 40 years. So the Tigers are headed to the first-ever Miami Beach Bowl for a Dec. 22 game with BYU.
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Celebrating the Holiday Season in East Tennessee -
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Even ole Ebenezer Scrooge could find something in Knoxville to get him in the holiday spirit.
Area residents have a wide selection of holiday activities including a Clarence Brown Theatre rendition of Scrooge’s Christmas Eve’s nocturnal visitors. Many of the activities are free, but others range in price. Visit the websites for more detailed information, including time, ticket price and availability.
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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.
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Events -
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Kiwanis Club of Memphis will meet Wednesday, April 9, from noon to 1 p.m. at The University Club of Memphis, 1346 Central Ave. George Cogswell, publisher of the Commercial Appeal, will speak. Cost is $18 for nonmembers.
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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.
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Events -
Friday, November 1, 2013
The Orpheum Theatre will kick off its 2013-2014 family series with “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” Friday, Nov. 1, and Saturday, Nov. 2, at the theater, 203 S. Main St. Visit orpheum-memphis.com.
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Memphis in May Touts 68-Act Music Fest Lineup -
Friday, March 1, 2013
The 37th edition of the Memphis In May International Festival’s Beale Street Music Festival features a 68-act lineup from Alice in Chains to ZZ Top.
The lineup of musical performers playing over three days from May 3 to May 5 was formally announced Thursday, Feb. 28, although much of the lineup had already been confirmed.
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Robinson Brings ‘Even Keel’ to Role at Methodist South -
Monday, October 15, 2012
For a newly appointed CEO responsible for managing a nationally acclaimed hospital, James “Jay” Robinson III seems surprisingly laid-back.
The tone of his voice is relaxed and conversational as he discusses his new leadership role at Methodist South Hospital and the path that led him there. This calm and congenial demeanor, cultivated during his 20-year career, is one of Robinson’s keys to effective management.
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Agricenter International Announces New Board -
Friday, July 13, 2012
The Agricenter International, 7777 Walnut Grove Road, recently elected two new board members.
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Goldman Manifesto Echoes Past Questions About Bank -
Monday, March 19, 2012
The young banker whose dramatic public resignation stung Goldman Sachs this week joins officials from every corner of the government in questioning whether the august investment house deals honestly with all its clients.
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Studio Owner Finds His Bliss Through Camera Lens -
Wednesday, November 1, 2006
Gary Walpole has been taking pictures professionally for 35 years. He counts bottles of shampoo, electrical boxes and fine jewelry among his photo subjects.
Once, he even photographed a pile of fake money - destroyed long ago - for an advertisement for FedEx Corp.
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Archived Article: Newsmakers -
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
HEADLINE AdFed Names Pyramid Award Winners
The Memphis Advertising Federation named Robert Vornbrock and Glenna Rogers-Ward ad man and ad woman of the year at its 2005 Pyramid Awards ceremony. Vornbrock, president of diversified communications...
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Archived Article: Events -
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners meets at 6:30 p The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners meets at 6:30 p.m. today in the River City Ballroom at Holiday Inn Select, 5795 Poplar Ave. A networking session begins at 6 p.m. Discussion...
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Archived Article: This Week -
Monday, May 24, 2004
CONGRESSMAN HAROLD FORD DISCUSSES NEW DISCOUNT CARD HUD Presents Session on HOME Program
May 24
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development presents Basic HOME Training from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through May 26 at the Renaissance Cen...
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Archived Article: Glass (lead) -
Monday, March 29, 2004
Lead Glass Studio to Fuse Art, Conversation
South Main project merges new concepts in growing district
LANCE ALLAN
The Daily News
When the latest project to hit the South Main Arts District opens in a few months, it will bring more th...
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Archived Article: Memos -
Wednesday, May 7, 2003
Sgt. Jackie Setliff Sgt. Jackie Setliff of the Shelby County Sheriffs Office was chosen as Officer of the Year by the Optimist Club. A ceremony honoring Setliff begins at 10 a.m. today in the Sheriffs Conference Room, 201 Poplar Ave., ninth floor...
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Archived Article: Real Briefs -
Tuesday, May 29, 2001
New officers of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors Multi-Million Dollar Club are Patty Rainey, president; Nancy Robinson New officers of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors Multi-Million Dollar Club are Patty Rainey, president; Nancy Robi...32.
Archived Article: Memos -
Wednesday, April 7, 1999
Bob Vornbrock has been named president of Thompson & Co Bob Vornbrock has been named president of Thompson & Co. He formerly was chief operating officer. Vornbrock is a graduate of the University of Missouri. Greg Bava has been named to the ...33.
Archived Article: Attorney Graph -
Tuesday, February 16, 1999
Attorney Attorney Judgments Amount ------------------------------------------------ ----------- -------------------------- Gordon & Feldbaum 226 $220,174.79 Baer Baer & Baer 220 $348,622.30 Mccullough Law Firm ...