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.

2. Tennessee Democrats Struggle With New, Old Factions - Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Roy Herron realizes the party faithful in Memphis see some challenges in keeping the faith these days.

3. Missouri Governor, Barge Industry Urge Action - Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon and the barge industry are imploring the federal government to keep water flowing on the Missouri and Mississippi rivers or face potential “economic disaster.”

4. Cox: Airport Incentives Drawing Interest From Carriers - Friday, August 24, 2012

In the three months since the Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority rolled out an incentives program to draw new air service, the $1 million pool of money has drawn a lot of attention and interest from air carriers.

5. Polls Set to Open for Early Voting - Friday, July 13, 2012

Shelby County voters start deciding Friday, July 13, general election countywide races for assessor of property, General Sessions Court clerk, district attorney general and a race for a Shelby County Commission seat. The ballot also includes seven races for district seats on the countywide school board.

6. Study: South has 'Middle-Skills' Worker Shortage - Tuesday, August 23, 2011

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) – The South has a shortage of workers to fill middle-skills jobs such as medical technicians and computer support workers, even as many four-year graduates struggle to repay student loans, according to a study released Sunday.

7. Mabon Joins Leadership Memphis As Marketing Coordinator - Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Lauren Mabon has joined Leadership Memphis as marketing coordinator.

Prior to joining Leadership Memphis, Mabon served as a marketing executive in the marketing and communications department at Primacy Relocation.

8. Jobless Hit with Bank Fees on Benefits - Monday, February 23, 2009

For hundreds of thousands of workers losing their jobs during the recession, there's a new twist to their financial pain: Even as they're collecting unemployment benefits, they're paying bank fees just to get access to their money.

9. US Confronts Possibility of Long, Deep Recession - Thursday, October 16, 2008

NEW YORK (AP) - The U.S. has not endured a deep and prolonged recession in more than a quarter century – enough time for many Americans to forget what one feels like.

But unlike the last two relatively short recessions, this one could be much longer and more severe, potentially bringing with it anxiety and job losses not seen in many years.

10. Republican Fred Thompson Quits Presidential Race - Wednesday, January 23, 2008

NAPLES, Fla. (AP) - Republican Fred Thompson, the actor-politician who attracted more attention as a potential presidential candidate than as a real one, quit the race for the White House on Tuesday after a string of poor finishes in early primary and caucus states.

11. Events - Thursday, September 15, 2005

Seedco presents "Benefits for Businesses," a free event for Memphis business owners and their employees, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today in Court Square. Attendees will learn about assistance available to businesses in Memphis and Shelby County. Light refreshments will be served. Call 528-1205 or visit www.earnbenefits.org for details.