Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland’s tentative plan for the redevelopment of the Mid-South Fairgrounds, presented Monday, Nov. 6, included a renovation of old Melrose High School in neighboring Orange Mound and a confirmation that the city administration doesn’t think the Mid-South Coliseum should be part of a youth sports tournament complex.

2. 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.

3. 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…

4. JobLINC Fair to Include More Than 100 Employers - Thursday, July 28, 2016

More than 100 hiring companies will attend Memphis Public Library’s JobLINC Career Fair on Thursday, July 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pipkin Building, 940 Early Maxwell Blvd., on Tiger Lane.

5. Roundhouse Revival 2 Features Mayoral Trash Talk - Tuesday, October 6, 2015

On the last day of the Mid-South Fair Sunday, Oct. 4, several hundred people gathered at the Mid-South Fairgrounds to listen to live music, watch roller derby, buy souvenirs, cheer on a wrestling exhibition or two and, of course, eat.

6. City Council Approves Fairgrounds TDZ Request - Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Memphis City Council members approved Tuesday, Feb. 19, plans for a tourism development zone to capture sales tax revenue in a large area for a renovation of the Fairgrounds property at first.

The boundaries of the zone go to the state for approval and city Community and Housing Development division director Robert Lipscomb said such a proposal could be at the state building commission in Nashville in April.

7. Firehouse Subs Foundation Donates to Germantown Fire - Wednesday, June 16, 2010

After a year collecting donations and raising funds to help the Germantown Fire Department, Germantown Firehouse Subs franchisee Jim Maxwell, along with the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, have donated $11,500 worth of equipment to the town’s fire department.

8. Bass Pro and Beyond - Monday, June 14, 2010

"Adaptive reuse” is the term for what city leaders hope will happen at The Pyramid.

Throw in the Mid-South Fairgrounds and the Beale Street Landing projects, though, and “adaptive reuse” seems inadequate to define what is happening among the three concepts.

9. Fairgrounds Work Continues Despite Flux - Thursday, March 18, 2010

On his way home from church one Sunday last month, Kevin Kane and his family decided to go by the Mid-South Fairgrounds to see what was left of the Zippin Pippin.

10. RMK Funds Handoff Conceived Months Ago - Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Over the past several months, federal lawsuits have mounted in West Tennessee on behalf of investors who suffered large losses in a group of beleaguered Regions Morgan Keegan mutual funds.

During that time, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has requested information about the low-performing funds from Regions Financial Corp., the parent company of Memphis-based Morgan Keegan. And investors from around the country have peppered the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority with requests for arbitration related to the funds.

11. Lawsuits Active, Multiplying Against Morgan Keegan - Monday, April 28, 2008

At 5 p.m. Feb. 18, an attorney-client meeting was called to order at the Poplar Avenue law offices of Apperson Crump & Maxwell PLC.

In attendance was a group of about 10 people. It included at least four lawyers, Regions Morgan Keegan mutual fund shareholders and representatives of other shareholders who were not present. The first item of business: mapping out the next few steps in a complex securities class action suit filed on behalf of those shareholders against the Memphis-based Morgan Keegan brokerage firm.

12. RMK Funds At Center Of Regions Troubles - Monday, January 28, 2008

They were supposed to be a good place to park cash. The mutual funds were so stable and generated such profitable returns, in fact, that one broker who steered investors to them reportedly described one of the funds to a client as a "widows and orphans fund."

13. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, December 8, 2004
Rhodes Professor Honored as Professor of the Year

LRK Hires New Project Manager

Joseph Bruce joined Looney Ricks Kiss as project manager/project architect in the Multifamily Residential Studio. Bruce previously worked for RTKL Associates in Da...

14. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Senior Armstrong Allen attorney named managing partner

Armstrong Allen Names New Managing Partner

James McLaren Jr., a senior member of Armstrong Allen PLLC, has been elected managing partner of the firm. Members of the firms 2005 management c...

15. Archived Article: This Week - Monday, November 1, 2004
Mpact Memphis hosts networking event

Mpact Memphis Hosts Networking Event

Nov. 2

Mpact Memphis presents Tap into Memphis at 6:30 p.m. at Brookhaven Pub & Grill, 695 W. Brookhaven Circle. The event is a networking opportunity for college...

16. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, October 6, 2004
Joseph Lee Makes Appointments to Management Team

AutoZone Announces Organizational Changes

AutoZone Inc. hired Jim Shea to the position of executive vice president, merchandising and marketing. Shea most recently worked for Party City. In addi...

17. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, October 7, 2002
Calendar of events Sept

Calendar of events Oct. 7-Oct. 13

Oct. 7

Memphis Woman magazine presents Effective Marketing for Women business expo from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Memphis Botanic Garden, 750 Cherry Road. The evening includes a din...

18. Archived Article: Law Briefs - Thursday, October 3, 2002
Drafting Corporate Agreements: Converting the Deal into an Effective Contract is 9 a

Drafting Corporate Agreements: Converting the Deal into an Effective Contract is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today in the Memphis Bar Association conference room, One Comme...

19. Archived Article: Standout - Friday, April 26, 2002
A full life A full life By MARY DANDO The Daily News As Law Week 2002 approaches, Memphis oldest practicing lawyer reflects on a life dedicated to community and church affairs. Charles Metcalf Crump was born Oct. 9, 1913. His father, a cotton broker...

20. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, November 9, 1998
Nov Nov. 9 The International Association of Administrative Professionals will meet at 6 p.m. at Berclair Baptist Church, 4854 Summer Ave. For more information, call 762-9060. Nov. 10 Buckeye Toastmasters will meet at 7:15 p.m. at Germantown United M...

21. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, January 15, 1997
Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc. has announce several employee promotions and additions: Brian Jones has joined Pickering Inc. as an environmental scientist. Jones previously worked for Hess Environmental and is a graduate of the University of Tennessee...