VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis issued a letter to Catholics around the world Monday condemning the crime of priestly sexual abuse and its cover-up and demanding accountability, seeking to respond to new revelations in the United States of decades of misconduct by the Catholic Church.

2. Who Starts on Defense? You’ll Have to Wait - Friday, April 6, 2018

Jeremy Pruitt hasn’t been afraid to change things around during his first spring practice as Tennessee’s head football coach.

3. Wiuff Looks to Boost Engagement As MAAR Board President - Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Lauren Harkins Wiuff, a broker at Marx-Bensdorf Realtors, has begun her tenure as the 2018 president of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors board of directors. Wiuff, who will serve a one-year term as board president, is also a lifetime member of MAAR’s Multi Million Dollar Club. At Marx-Bensdorf, she leads a team that includes her sister, Stephanie Sheahan.

4. This week in Memphis History: Jan. 26-Feb. 1 - Saturday, January 27, 2018

1997: On the front page of The Daily News, Wolfchase Galleria, the city’s largest shopping mall, is about to open and “stores are scrambling to hire managers and clerks in a market that currently has one of the lowest unemployment rates in years.” University of Memphis researcher David Ciscel says, “The impact will be similar to the impact that Tunica has had and is having on the Memphis economy," referring to the opening in the early 1990s of casinos in Tunica.

5. Rent Like a Champion Carving Niche as Sports World’s Airbnb - Saturday, January 20, 2018

Good business ideas can happen anywhere. This one happened in 2006 in South Bend, Indiana, where three Notre Dame students listed a vacant apartment on Craigslist and eBay as a weekend rental for football games.

6. Jason Motte Still Making His Pitch Against Cancer - Friday, November 10, 2017

The backward K on those T-shirts that have become synonymous with the Jason Motte Foundation “Let’s Strike Out Cancer” campaign are beyond cool.

But so is that other logo, the image of Motte wearing No. 30 on his back as he was when he got the last out in Game 7 of the 2011 World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals.

7. Orbison Headlines Memphis Music Hall Of Fame 2017 Class - Thursday, August 24, 2017

The Memphis Music Hall of Fame unveiled its list of 2017 inductees to a packed house Tuesday, Aug. 22, at Clayborn Temple in Downtown Memphis that included Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam.

Most notably among the seven-member class of 2017 were the Memphis Horns and Roy Orbison of “Pretty Woman” fame.

8. Memphis Music Hall of Fame Announces 2017 Class - Wednesday, August 23, 2017

The Memphis Music Hall of Fame unveiled its list of 2017 inductees to a packed house Tuesday, Aug. 22, at Clayborn Temple in Downtown Memphis that included Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam.

Most notably among the seven-member class of 2017 were the Memphis Horns and Roy Orbison of “Pretty Woman” fame.

9. Rent Like a Champion Eyes Memphis PGA Event - Wednesday, January 18, 2017

"Shark Tank" alumni home-rental platform Rent Like A Champion is looking to move into the Memphis market just in time to sign up homeowners and provide private housing for the FedEx St. Jude Classic golf tournament in June.

10. Neil Young, Paul Simon, Modest Mouse Top Beale Street Music Fest Lineup - Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Neil Young, Beck, Paul Simon, Train and Modest Mouse are among the headliners for the 2016 Beale Street Music Festival, April 29-May 1, in Tom Lee Park.

11. Tennessee Pewter Keeps Rare Art Alive - Monday, November 2, 2015

Kathleen Armour Walker’s heart might’ve dropped to the floor when she saw Rolling Stones’ guitarist Keith Richards drop her artwork.

12. Events - Wednesday, August 19, 2015

The Center City Development Corp. board will meet Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 9 a.m. in the Downtown Memphis Commission conference room, 114 N. Main St., and the Downtown Parking Authority will meet at 4 p.m. in the same location. Visit downtownmemphiscommission.com.

13. Musical Space - Wednesday, August 19, 2015

It took a while – four years, in fact – for the Memphis Music Hall of Fame to finally get a space of its own. But it’s preparing to celebrate that physical space at 126 Beale St., adjacent to the Hard Rock Café, with a grand opening ceremony Friday, Aug. 21.

14. Events - Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Playhouse on the Square will host the Great Wine Performances wine tasting Tuesday, Aug. 18, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Playhouse, 66 S. Cooper St. Characters in full costume will describe the wines. As guests sip, they can test their theatrical expertise for wonderful prizes. Tickets are $50 in advance or $65 at the door. Visit playhouseonthesquare.org.

15. Events - Monday, August 17, 2015

Touchdown Club of Memphis will meet Monday, Aug. 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Chickasaw Country Club, 3395 Galloway Ave. Sportswriter and broadcaster Tony Barnhart, “Mr. College Football,” will speak. Cost is $60. Visit tdcmemphis.com.

16. Events - Saturday, August 15, 2015

Visible Music College will host the Memphis is Me mini music festival Thursday, Aug. 20, starting at 5 p.m. at Visible’s Memphis campus, 200 Madison Ave. The one-day festival will feature more than a dozen acts on three stages, all celebrating the best in Memphis music. Admission is free. Visit facebook.com/visiblemc for details.

17. Elton John’s Glasses Stolen From Rock 'n' Soul Museum - Thursday, April 23, 2015

Officials say a pair of Elton John’s heart-shaped glasses has been stolen from a display case at a Memphis museum.

Memphis police said Wednesday the glasses were taken from the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum. Officers were called to the museum on Tuesday night, when employees noticed the glasses were missing.

18. Music Hall of Fame Expands Nominating Committee - Saturday, April 18, 2015

Heading into its fourth year of honoring some of the country’s greatest music icons, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame has added some big names to its nominating committee – stacking it with both local and national music executives who will help pick this year’s inductees.

19. Memphis Music Hall of Fame Expands Nominating Committee - Friday, April 17, 2015

Heading into its fourth year of honoring some of the country’s greatest music icons, the Memphis Music Hall of Fame has added some big names to its nominating committee – stacking it with both local and national music executives who will help pick this year’s inductees.

20. Jones, Vols Make Honor Roll With Recruiting Class - Saturday, February 14, 2015

KNOXVILLE – Butch Jones has done it again.

Tennessee’s football coach has created a national buzz with his 2015 recruiting class.

UT finished with the No. 4 class in the nation as rated by 247Sports and ended up ranked No. 5 by Rivals when the Feb. 4 national signing day was over.

21. Stars Flock to Music City’s Ernest Tubb Record Shop - Saturday, December 13, 2014

When Bob Dylan drops by, he generally goes right for “a handful” of Hank and Carter Family recordings, although on one Lower Broadway afternoon the old man from the North Country also is reported to have purchased a “Larry the Cable Guy” DVD.

22. Rock On - Tuesday, October 28, 2014

The 60th anniversary this year of a seminal moment in the formation of rock ‘n’ roll, a moment that also happens to be a bedrock episode in Memphis music lore, has come with all the attendant tributes and celebrations to be expected for such a milestone.

23. Recruiter’s Career Twist - Saturday, October 18, 2014

Ask Janet Miller about her remarkable career at the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and she’ll likely attribute it to good timing or pass credit onto others.

24. Memphis Music Hall of Fame Prepares to Induct Nine - Friday, October 10, 2014

The Memphis Music Hall of Fame, administered by the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, next month will induct its new batch of honorees, a collection of music legends that each in their way left big marks on the industry’s landscape.

25. Jones’ Wide Net Gathers Old Friends, Top Prospects - Saturday, September 20, 2014

Butch Jones was sitting in the office of Knoxville’s South-Doyle High School athletic director and football coach Clark Duncan during a visit to see recruit Jocquez Bruce last winter.

26. Clean-Air Rules Assailed as Too Much, Too Little - Wednesday, July 30, 2014

DENVER (AP) — Hundreds of people across the country lined up Tuesday to tell the Environmental Protection Agency that its new rules for power-plant pollution either go too far or not far enough.

27. Recorded History - Tuesday, June 17, 2014

It’s one of the most well-known bits of lore associated with Memphis, that of a 19-year-old singer who, in July 1954, walked into a recording studio and belted his raucous version of the blues song “That’s All Right (Mama)” into Sam Phillips’ microphone.

28. Council Defers Action on Music Hall of Fame - Thursday, April 3, 2014

The Memphis Music Hall of Fame, launched in 2012, would have a home on Beale Street – specifically in the new location of the Hard Rock Cafe at Second and Beale streets –under a $1.2 million proposal that already has some private financial backing.

29. Kennedy’s Memphis Presence Felt 50 Years Later - Friday, November 22, 2013

There once was a monument in a Memphis park that marked the spot where President John F. Kennedy had stood during a visit to the city in 1960 as he campaigned for the presidency.

By the marker were two distinct shoeprints that Memphians took their children to for them to stand in the slain president’s footsteps on Memphis soil.

30. Christian Brothers Names Doyle Vice President of Student Life - Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Tim Doyle has joined Christian Brothers University as associate vice president of student life. In the role, Doyle supervises multiple aspects of campus operations – including housing, student government, health services and Greek organizations – working to address non-academic student needs and help students develop into active, engaged alumni.

31. Memphis Music Hall of Fame Names 25 Initial Inductees - Thursday, October 18, 2012

Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. joined with representatives from the Smithsonian-developed Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum Tuesday, Oct. 16, in announcing the launch of a Memphis Music Hall of Fame tribute to the city’s musical legends.

32. Memphis Music Hall of Fame Names 25 Initial Inductees - Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Memphis Mayor AC Wharton joined with representatives from the Smithsonian-developed Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum Tuesday, Oct. 16, in announcing the launch of a Memphis Music Hall of Fame tribute to the city’s musical legends.

33. ‘Recorded in Memphis’ - Tuesday, January 31, 2012

At the end of the guided tour at the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, visitors will come to a gallery that has a little different focus than what they’ve just finished soaking up.

Having reached the end of their crash course in all things Memphis music, from the truck driver’s famous son to the hit-making machine at Stax, a new temporary exhibit will give visitors a parting taste of some low-key but important members of the local music community.

34. IP, Temple-Inland Reach Merger Deal - Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Memphis-based International Paper Co. will buy Temple-Inland Inc. of Austin, Texas, in a $4.3 billion deal announced Tuesday, Sept. 6, that increases IP’s dominance in industrial packaging.

35. International Paper Buys Temple-Inland - Tuesday, September 6, 2011

International Paper, headquartered in Memphis, will buy Temple-Inland Inc. of Austin, Texas in a $4.3 billion deal announced Tuesday, Sept. 6.

36. Temple-Inland Rejects IP Bid - Tuesday, July 19, 2011

The attempt by Memphis-based International Paper Co. to takeover Temple-Inland Inc. was rebuffed Monday, July 18, by the board of the Austin, Texas-based company.

37. Temple-Inland to Review IP Offer - Wednesday, July 13, 2011

The board of Austin, Texas-based packaging and building materials firm Temple-Inland Inc. will begin a formal review of the hostile takeover bid from Memphis-based rival International Paper Co. that was made public earlier this week.

38. British Invasion - Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Right before visitors to the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum enter a hallway at the end of the tour that takes them past a guestbook and leads into the gift shop, they’ll walk past a collection of black-and-white photos.

39. Temple-Inland Rejects IP Bid - Wednesday, June 8, 2011

The board of Austin, Texas-based packaging and building materials maker Temple-Inland Inc. has adopted a shareholder rights plan, or “poison pill,” in response to a hostile takeover bid from Memphis-based rival International Paper Co.

40. Temple-Inland Rejects IP Bid - Tuesday, June 7, 2011

The board of Austin, Texas-based packaging and building materials maker Temple-Inland Inc. has adopted a shareholder rights plan, or “poison pill,” in response to a hostile takeover bid from Memphis-based rival International Paper Co.

41. IP Takeover of Temple-Inland Rejected - Tuesday, June 7, 2011

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Packaging and building materials maker Temple-Inland is rejecting a $3.3 billion unsolicited takeover bid from larger rival International Paper Co., saying the offer is too low and would face heavy regulatory scrutiny.

42. Aces Increases Presence With Two Leases - Friday, December 3, 2010

Aces A/C Supply North has recently signed two leases in the region – one in Memphis and one in Jackson, Tenn.

Carrollton, Texas-based Aces, a representative of American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning, is a wholesaler of air conditioning and equipment and parts.

43. Taking Care of Business - Monday, August 30, 2010

A diverse mix of Memphis businesses is defying the odds and finding success spanning multiple family generations. Grant & Co., Champion Awards, Jim’s Place East, Barden Stone and Broadway Pizza are among the Memphis institutions thriving under second- and third-generation ownership and management.

44. Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum Celebrates 10th Birthday - Tuesday, May 4, 2010

“Sweet.”

“Very cool.”

“It’s impossible to stay here less than 100 hours.”

Those are some of the most recent comments left in a guestbook that waits at the end of the tour for visitors to the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum, which turns 10 years old this year.

45. Events - Thursday, March 18, 2010

Trace Hallowell, founder of Tactical Magic, will speak on the topic of “Strategic Branding at the In-Synk Strategic Huddle” today from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Independent Bank, 6209 Poplar Ave. Tickets are $39 for Strategic Huddle members and $49 for nonmembers. To register, visit in-synkbrandinghuddle.eventbrite.com.

46. Events - Thursday, February 18, 2010

Michael Drake, Amy Howell and John Simmons will present the seminar “Your Brand: Save – Protect – Promote” today from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Kiesewetter Wise Kaplan Prather’s conference room, 3725 Champions Hill Drive, Suite 3000. The event is free but seating is limited. For reservations, call 521-1453.

47. Herron Hires Veteran Operative for US House Bid - Friday, January 15, 2010

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - State Sen. Roy Herron has hired veteran political operative Carol Andrews as a senior adviser to his campaign to succeed fellow Democrat John Tanner in Congress.

48. States Face Competing Priorities For Stimulus Cash - Tuesday, February 17, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) – It may sound like a nice problem for states – figuring out how to spend the billions in infrastructure funding they’ll receive as part of President Barack Obama’s economic stimulus plan.

49. Events - Tuesday, January 6, 2009

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet today at noon in Ballroom B of the Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. State Sen. Jim Kyle, D-Memphis, will address the financial problems currently facing Tennessee. Lunch is $18 per person, payable at the door. For reservations, e-mail Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

50. Events - Monday, January 5, 2009

The Memphis Rotary Club will meet Tuesday at noon in Ballroom B of the Memphis Cook Convention Center, 255 N. Main St. State Sen. Jim Kyle, D-Memphis, will address the financial problems currently facing Tennessee. Lunch is $18 perperson, payable at the door. For reservations, e-mail Taylor Hughes at taylor@memphisrotary.org.

51. Justin TimberlakeMakes Local Donations - Monday, March 24, 2008
     Memphis-area native and pop star Justin Timberlake has made two separate donations of $100,000 each to the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum and to the Memphis Music Foundation.
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52. Commission Remains Tight-Lipped About Pyramid - Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Shelby County commissioners weren't in the mood this week to say much about the new proposal to turn The Pyramid into a theme park. The $250 million Pyramid Adventure theme park idea that includes surrounding riverfront development got good reviews last week before commissioners.

53. Rock 'n' Soul Museum Gets Groove on With Grant - Monday, January 29, 2007
     The Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum on Beale Street has been honored as one of five 2006-2007 Globus American Icons and is among five nonprofit organizations that will receive a Globus American Icon Grant.
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54. Downtown's Condo/Entertainment Trend Moves East Despite Moratorium - Monday, June 12, 2006

The condominium boom that's driven much of Downtown Memphis' residential growth in the past year is stretching beyond the city's redeveloped urban core.

One example is a new project being handled by John Elkington, CEO of Performa Entertainment Real Estate Inc. He's working with a Chicago-based development firm that wants to transform 67.2 acres of prime real estate on the eastern fringe of Memphis into an upscale retail and entertainment destination with condos.

55. Archived Article: Rock (lead) - Wednesday, September 1, 2004
FedExForum Adding More Than Basketball

FedExForum Hopes for Broad Impact

Rock n Soul Museum among arenas attractions

LANCE ALLAN

The Daily News

Downtown employees enjoying an early-morning cup of coffee, shoppers looking for NBA merch...

56. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, August 1, 2001
The Memphis Advertising Federation announces the following appointments to its 2001-2002 board of directors: Judy McCown of B Dr. Marian Levy was named director of grants and research and Sallie Hazelrigg was named director of major gifts and planne...

57. Archived Article: Real Briefs - Tuesday, February 6, 2001
David Parsons, owner of Parsons Construction Co David Parsons, owner of Parsons Construction Co., was sworn in as president of Memphis Area Home Builders Association during the organizations installation banquet. In addition, Russell Gwatney receive...

58. Archived Article: Christ The King (lead) - Monday, July 10, 2000
By STACEY WIEDOWER East Memphis church adds education center By STACEY WIEDOWER The Daily News Construction is starting on a 9,000-square-foot early childhood education center for Christ the King Lutheran Church at 5296 Park Ave. The building will p...

59. Archived Article: Mim (lead) - Wednesday, July 5, 2000
City to go "Dutch" City to go "Dutch" for MIM 2001 fest By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News Memphis in May officials have chosen The Netherlands as the country of honor for the 2001 version of the city's largest annual music and arts festival. Next spr...

60. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, July 5, 2000
Dottie Ray, director of practice at Don Stewart & Associates, passed the U Kim Lazarov joined the staff of Archer Malmo Direct as client services coordinator. She joined the firm as part of the internship program. She received a bachelors degree...

61. Archived Article: Milestones - Friday, July 16, 1999
The Memphis Advertising Federation has elected John Doyle of The Barking Dog Agency president for 1999-2000 The Memphis Advertising Federation has elected John Doyle of The Barking Dog Agency president for 1999-2000. Other officers include first vic...

62. Archived Article: Real Focus Box Lj - Tuesday, May 18, 1999
Schedule for Workshops and Demonstrations Schedule for workshops and demonstrations 1999 Old Home Expo     Saturday (Workshops will be held at the Snowden School and last about 45 minutes unless otherwise specified.) 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ...

63. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, August 26, 1998
WNUA-FM Names Bob Kaake Wendell Altman has been appointed manager of operations for Sedgwick Inc.s national risk control consulting organization. He previously was vice president and manager of risk control consulting for Sedgwick of the Carolinas I...

64. Archived Article: Marketplace - Monday, February 23, 1998
Making their mark Making their mark Corporate sponsorships, signature events make cultural and educational aspects of Memphis In May possible By DIANNA DEAREN The Daily News For 22 years, the signature events of the Memphis In May International Fest...

65. Archived Article: Mim Chg - Friday, May 2, 1997
Beale Street Music Beale Street music festival attracts international media By CAMILLE H. GAMBLE The Daily News The Beale Street Music Festival kicks off the month-long Memphis In May festival today at Tom Lee Park with more than 60 acts performing ...

66. Archived Article: Milestones - Friday, June 14, 1996
Memphis Advertising Federation recently elected officers for 1996-1997 Memphis Advertising Federation recently elected officers for 1996-1997. New officers include Calvin Miller, owner of Videotography, president; Craig Harper, president of the Grif...

67. Archived Article: Milestones - Friday, March 15, 1996
03-15 Milestones Brooke Barnett has joined Oates Graphic Design & Illustration as art director. Barnett studied at the Parsons School of Design and is a graduate of Memphis College of Art. She will assist in design and production and is responsi...

68. Archived Article: Milestones - Friday, March 8, 1996
03-08 Milestones The Public Relations Society of America, Memphis chapter, is accepting entries for VOX Awards, created to honor outstanding work by communications professionals in all business sectors. The deadline for entries March 15 at 7 p.m. En...

69. Archived Article: Milestones - Friday, March 1, 1996
03-01 Milestones Ann Ball has joined Folks Folly as marketing director. She has served as special events manager and general manager at Mud Island and vice president of the Memphis Zoological Society. She recently was appointed a member of the board...

70. Archived Article: Milestones - Friday, February 23, 1996
02-23 Milestones Cathy Randle has joined Thompson & Co. as an assistant production manager. Randle formerly worked at Memphis Engraving Co. where she was a customer service representative and project coordinator for clients that included FedEx a...

71. Archived Article: Milestones - Friday, February 16, 1996
02-16 Milestones WestRogers has been selected to provide advertising and public relations for Home Expo, the largest home products show of its kind in the Mid-South. The annual showcase of new products and trends in home building and decorations has...

72. Archived Article: Milestones - Friday, February 9, 1996
02/09 Milestones Archer/Malmos Co-op Advertising Department has added five new clients. The new clients include Johnston & Murphy, Laredo Western Boots, Code West Boots, Larry Mahann Boots and Dover International Distributors. The department han...