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

2. AP Was There: The Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. - Thursday, April 5, 2018

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – In the spring of 1968, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. had won victories on desegregation and voting rights and had been planning his Poor People's Campaign when he turned his attention to Memphis, the gritty city by the Mississippi River. In his support for striking sanitation workers, King wanted to lead marches and show that nonviolent protest still worked.

3. GOP's Senate Majority Shrinks With Jones Sworn Into Office - Thursday, January 4, 2018

WASHINGTON (AP) – Democrat Doug Jones of Alabama was sworn into office Wednesday, shrinking the Senate's Republican majority and leading lawmakers of both parties to plead for more bipartisanship as Congress tackles pressing issues in advance of the 2018 midterm elections.

4. Mayors and Planners Challenge Assumptions at RegionSmart - Monday, May 1, 2017

At the end of last week’s day-long RegionSmart Summit Downtown, Tipton County Executive Jeff Huffman remarked on how roomy and comfortable the chairs at the Halloran Centre had been for the mayors, planners, developers and others who gathered for the Urban Land Institute event.

5. Robinson Takes on Dual Roles At Campbell Clinic - Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Dr. James Robinson recently joined Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics in two roles: as the lead physician for the clinic’s new daytime walk-in program and as a sports medicine family practice doctor treating sports injuries for young athletes and weekend warriors.
The walk-in clinics are offered at all five Campbell Clinic locations, and Robinson staffs the program in the Germantown office. 

6. Last Word: School Is In, It's Rallings and Looking At Our Reflection - Monday, August 8, 2016

The school year begins Monday across Shelby County – for students.

Teachers have been back for the last two weeks in one way or another preparing for the year. School administrators longer than that including some new principals at several schools.

7. City Hall Shuffle Moves Into Christmas Eve With 8 Positions Cut - Thursday, December 24, 2015

Memphis-Mayor elect Jim Strickland announced on Christmas Eve that he will eliminate eight positions in the current administration, one of them vacant. And a ninth positon will become a part-time position. Strickland will also follow through on his long-held desire to end the city’s involvement in and funding of the Memphis-Shelby County Music Commission.

8. Northwestern Defense Tough, But Give Edge to UT - Saturday, December 26, 2015

There’s nothing like spending the Christmas holidays in Florida, and Tennessee’s football team will savor every minute of it for the second consecutive year.

The Vols (8-4) board a flight Saturday morning to Tampa, Fla., where they will spend almost a week before the Jan. 1 Outback Bowl against Northwestern (10-2).

9. Meritan’s Branch Named Among Top Nurses - Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Cindy Branch, Meritan’s associate vice president for health services, has been selected to represent Tennessee as one of the nation’s top 50 home care and hospice nurses by the National Association for Home Care & Hospice and the Home Healthcare Nurses Association. Branch, a registered nurse, has oversight of Meritan’s nursing programs, including home health, private duty nursing and medical residential homes. She will be recognized at NACH’s annual meeting in October.

10. 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.

11. American Economy Bounces Back From Brutal Winter - Monday, May 5, 2014

WASHINGTON (AP) – The American economy shrugged off the end of a brutal winter last month, rebounding with the biggest hiring surge in two years and suggesting that the job market's gains could endure.

12. 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.

13. Stewart Joins Metal Museum as Collections Manager - Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Grace Stewart has joined the Metal Museum as collections manager/registrar. Stewart, who previously served as registrar for the National Civil Rights Museum for a year and a half, says her goals are to help grow and define the Museum’s permanent collection and facilitate greater access to the collection through exhibits and education opportunities.

14. Events - Saturday, August 31, 2013

The Center for Southern Folklore will present the Memphis Music & Heritage Festival Saturday, Aug. 31, and Sunday, Sept. 1, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Main Street between Peabody Place and Union Avenue. The event will include music, food, and arts and crafts vendors. Cost is free. Visit southernfolklore.org for a list of performers.

15. Events - Saturday, August 10, 2013

Graceland will host the Elvis Week candlelight vigil Thursday, Aug. 15, at 8:30 p.m. at the gates of Graceland, 3717 Elvis Presley Blvd. Admission is free. Visit elvis.com/elvisweek for more information. More Elvis Week events are listed below.

16. Slower US Growth Might Lead Fed to Delay Tapering - Thursday, June 27, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. economy may not be strong enough for the Federal Reserve to slow its bond purchases later this year.

That's the takeaway from economists after the government cut its estimate Wednesday of growth in the January-March quarter to a 1.8 percent annual rate, sharply below its previous estimate of a 2.4 percent rate. The main reason: Consumers spent less than previously thought.

17. Gun Ban Would Protect More Than 2,200 Firearms - Tuesday, February 19, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) – Congress' latest crack at a new assault weapons ban would protect more than 2,200 specific firearms, including a semi-automatic rifle that is nearly identical to one of the guns used in the bloodiest shootout in FBI history.

18. US Still Faces Political Fights on Spending, Debt - Thursday, January 3, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) – A last-minute deal will keep the U.S. from driving off the so-called "fiscal cliff," but higher taxes and continued political fighting in Washington threaten to shake the fragile economy well into 2013.

19. US Home Prices Rise in October From Previous Year - Saturday, December 29, 2012

US home prices rose in most major cities in October compared with a year ago, pushed up by rising sales and a decline in the supply of available homes. Higher prices show the housing market is improving even as it moves into the more dormant fall and winter sales period.

20. US Home Prices Rise in October From Previous Year - Thursday, December 27, 2012

US home prices rose in most major cities in October compared with a year ago, pushed up by rising sales and a decline in the supply of available homes. Higher prices show the housing market is improving even as it moves into the more dormant fall and winter sales period.

21. Ciaramitaro Joins Grace-St. Luke’s as School Counselor - Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Licensed clinical social worker Courtney Ciaramitaro has joined Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal School as school counselor. She will work primarily with middle school students.

Hometown: Memphis

22. Arkansas Supreme Court Strikes Down Execution Law - Monday, June 25, 2012

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – The Arkansas Supreme Court struck down the state's execution law Friday, calling it unconstitutional.

In a split decision, the high court sided with 10 death row inmates who argued that, under Arkansas' constitution, only the Legislature can set execution policy. Legislators in 2009 voted to give that authority to the Department of Correction.

23. School Board Votes Not To Renew Cash's Contract - Wednesday, June 20, 2012

The countywide school board voted Tuesday, June 19, not to renew the contract of Memphis City Schools superintendent Dr. Kriner Cash past August 2013 when it is scheduled to run out.

The 14-8 vote came during two back-to-back school board meetings covering five hours in which the board also agreed to talk more about a process for selecting the superintendent of the consolidated school system to come at a meeting next week.

24. Turbo-Traders Take Bank of America for a Ride - Monday, February 13, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) – On a normal day, 4 billion shares of stock change hands on the New York Stock Exchange. One in 10 belongs to a single company. It's not McDonald's or IBM, both of which have been on a tear.

25. Just in Time for Holidays, a Bad Economic Mood - Wednesday, October 26, 2011

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans say they feel worse about the economy than they have since the depths of the Great Recession. And it's a bad time for a bad mood because households are starting to make their holiday budgets.

26. Schools Get Fresh Start With New Board - Monday, October 3, 2011

The separate Memphis City Schools and Shelby County Schools boards are no more when the end of September rolls over into October.

And the 23 members of the countywide Shelby County Schools board take the oath of office Monday, Oct. 3 at the MCS auditorium.

27. Automakers Rebound in July to Lift Factory Output - Wednesday, August 17, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. automakers rebounded in July to boost factory production by the most since the Japan crisis. But builders broke ground on fewer single-family houses, leaving home construction at depressed levels.

28. Retail Sales Rose 0.5 Percent in July - Monday, August 15, 2011

WASHINGTON (AP) – Consumers spent more on autos, furniture, clothing and gas in July, pushing up retail sales by the largest amount in four months. The gain signaled that Americans are a little more confident in the economy and could helped dispel fears that the country is headed for another recession.

29. Events - Tuesday, June 7, 2011

The Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence will hold a workshop Tuesday, June 7, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at its office, 5100 Poplar Ave., suite 502. Participants will learn the principles and practices of an effective internal control system. Cost is $60 for members, $110 for nonmembers and $55 for those in the Program for Nonprofit Excellence. For more information, call 684-6605 or visit www.npexcellence.org.

30. Drake, masterIT Recognized for Innovation - Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Michael Drake is founder, chairman and chief executive officer of masterIT. masterIT has been named one of North America’s Most Innovative MSPs by Everything Channel’s CRN Magazine. The list recognizes the IT industry’s top 40 managed service providers for their ingenuity, leadership and success.

31. Whalum and Webb Draw Challengers In School Board Races - Friday, August 20, 2010

Memphis school board members Betty Mallott and Martavius Jones were unopposed at Thursday’s filing deadline for the four Memphis school board races on the Nov. 2 ballot. Noon was the deadline for candidates to file their qualifying petitions in the school board races as well as three sets of municipal elections in Bartlett, Collierville and Germantown.

32. SEC Chief: Early Findings Due in Trading Probe - Wednesday, May 19, 2010

BOSTON (AP) - Federal investigators on Tuesday will submit preliminary findings into a sudden plunge in financial markets, and exchanges will propose new trading rules aimed at preventing another such crash, the nation's top securities regulator said.

33. Southern Heritage Classic Founder Receives Lifetime Achievement Award - Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Fred Jones has received the Arthur S. Holmon Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of Memphis Black Student Association.

34. Council to Tease out Snarls Surrounding Lee Case - Tuesday, October 20, 2009

The city of Memphis, under Mayor Pro Tem Myron Lowery, has hired a private attorney to recoup settlement money the city paid this summer to the former head of the city-owned utility company.

35. New Jobless Claims Fall to Lowest Level Since January - Friday, October 9, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of newly laid-off workers filing first-time claims for jobless benefits fell to the lowest level since early January, as layoffs eased a bit amid a fledgling economic recovery.

36. Pera Appointed Special Adviser For ABA Strategic Communications Committee - Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Lucian Pera of Adams and Reese LLP has been appointed as a special adviser of the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Strategic Communications for a one-year term.

37. Memphis Music Foundation Elects Bell Chairman - Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Al Bell has been elected the new chairman of the Memphis Music Foundation.
Under Bell’s direction, the foundation will continue to provide education, strategic planning and promotional opportunities to the Memphis music industry.
Bell is the former chairman and owner of Stax Records and former president of Motown Records. Bell has worked with artists such as Booker T and the MG’s, Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, Albert King, Rufus Thomas, Isaac Hayes and Richard Pryor.

38. Jobless Claims Rise; GDP Dips at Lower Pace in Q1 - Friday, June 26, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) - Despite persistent layoffs, the economy seems to be faring better than it was at the start of the year.

The Labor Department said Thursday that new jobless claims jumped unexpectedly last week. And the number of people continuing to receive unemployment aid rose more than expected.

39. Real Estate Commission Issues Insurance Fines - Thursday, June 18, 2009

During its May meeting, the Tennessee Real Estate Commission slapped more fines on real estate agents who failed to maintain errors and omissions insurance.

Eleven agents received fines for not having the insurance. The commission at its April meeting had fined more than 70 agents for failing to maintain the insurance.

40. Mortgage Rates Fall; Unemployment Data Still Weak - Friday, December 19, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) - Mortgage rates are falling as this week's dramatic action by the Federal Reserve provides a boost to the dismal housing market, but the nation's unemployment rolls are stuck at historically high levels amid a deepening recession.

41. Boyle’s Halperin Receives Realtors Commercial Alliance Award - Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Mark Halperin of Boyle Investment Co. has received the 2008 Realtors Commercial Alliance National Award from the Realtors Commercial Alliance.

42. Washington, Wall St. Weigh Fannie, Freddie Help - Monday, July 14, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) - Wall Street and Washington wrestled Friday with how to shore up mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, two troubled pillars of the economy whose failure would deal a devastating blow to the already crippled housing market.

43. Jones Ascends to High-Level Position At Army Corps of Engineers - Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Carol Winfield Jones has been selected as chief, project development branch and assistant to the deputy district engineer for project management for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District.

44. Herenton To Take Oath Tuesday - Monday, December 31, 2007

Mayor Willie Herenton will kick off his fifth term in office Tuesday.

Herenton and all 13 Memphis City Council members elected this year will begin new four-year terms by taking their respective oaths of office at noon at The Cannon Center for the Performing Arts. U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., will be the featured speaker.

45. Watchdog Agency Warns of Growing Secrecy in Bankruptcy Cases - Friday, November 16, 2007

PHILADELPHIA (Dow Jones/AP) - A U.S. watchdog agency says businesses are buying and selling assets with growing secrecy in bankruptcy cases, warning the trend could mask the true financial state of businesses operating under Chapter 11 protection.

46. Mayoral Pay Could Be Current Council's Last Battle - Monday, September 24, 2007

The stage appears to be set for Memphis City Council members next month to turn a perfunctory discussion on a pay raise for the Memphis mayor into one of the last knock-down, drag-out skirmishes they'll fight against each other.

47. Real-Estate Brokers Take a Real Bruising - Thursday, August 23, 2007

Brokerage firms have prospered along with commercial-real-estate markets in the past few years, reaping record profits.

But over five weeks, shares of the biggest firm, CB Richard Ellis Group Inc., have plunged 30 percent as the credit mess leads investors to predict a severe slowdown in property sales and worry that an economic slowdown could hurt leasing. Yet, some analysts and investors believe that the selloff went too far.

48. Homeowners Pull out All the Stops to Sell These Days - Friday, August 3, 2007

Editor's Note: This is the third in The Daily News' three-part series "Housing Hurdles," an examination of the slumping real estate market and what it means for Realtors, builders and homeowners.

On the popular Home & Garden Television (HGTV) show "Designed to Sell," a team of experts is brought in to help homeowners spruce up their abodes with hopes of getting more offers - and more money - for their homes.

49. Speculation flies about which list of favored MLGW customers is 'The One' - Friday, March 2, 2007

Shortly before Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division president and CEO Joseph Lee walked into the federal building Tuesday, MLGW officials were hard at work doing damage control.

As Lee prepared to testify before a grand jury investigating whether a prominent Memphis politician was given special treatment by the utility company, MLGW officials were distributing some new information about Lee's predecessor.

50. Mayor Herenton's Executive Assistant Moves to MLGW - Wednesday, December 13, 2006

Gale Jones Carson has been named director of corporate communications for Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division. In her new executive-level position, she will report directly to MLGW president and CEO Joseph Lee III. She previously was executive assistant to Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton.

51. MATCU Banks on Judy Conrad as VP of Lending - Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Judy Conrad has been named vice president of lending at Memphis Area Teachers' Credit Union (MATCU). Conrad previously served as vice president and manager of BankTennessee in Ripley. She has worked in the financial industry for almost 40 years.

52. Archived Article - Tuesday, January 10, 2006

27.68 acres near
Wolf River Boulevard
Cost: $6.7 million

Borrower: Empirian Colonnade LLC and Bush Realty Colonnade LLC

53. Memphis Theological Seminary Installs New Dean - Wednesday, October 19, 2005

The board of trustees of Memphis Theological Seminary installed Dr. Barbara A. Holmes as vice president of academic affairs/dean of the seminary. Holmes joined MTS as a faculty member in the ethics and African-American religious studies programs in 1998. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut and a master's degree from Southern Connecticut University.

54. Events - Wednesday, September 21, 2005

The Memphis chapter of the American Institute of Architects, Memphis Heritage Inc. and Friends for Our Riverfront present "Designing a Great 21st Century City" at noon today at Bridges Inc., 477 N. Fifth St. Joseph P. Riley Jr., mayor of Charleston, S.C., is the featured speaker. Call 529-9828.

55. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Armstrong Allen attorneys chosen for Best Lawyers

Memphis Estate Planning Council Elects Officers

The Memphis Estate Planning Council announced the following 2004-2005 officers: Mike Wood, president; David B. Jones, vice president; Frank E. Da...

56. Archived Article: Newsmakers - Wednesday, June 16, 2004
CHILDRENS MUSEUMS ADDS TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Childrens Museum Names New Board Members

The Childrens Museum of Memphis announced the following additions to its board of trustees: Jon A. Bascum, vice president of information technology, AutoZone;...

57. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, July 30, 2003
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Rear Adm. Jeffrey L. Fowler was named commander of Navy recruiting following the retirement of Rear Adm. George E. Voelker. Fowler completed a military fellowship in 2002-2003 and is a life member at the Council of Foreign...

58. Archived Article: Real Review - Tuesday, June 17, 2003
Real estate agents mark 25 years of service

Real estate agents mark 25 years of service

A testimonial to a companys integrity is the length of time its employees work there, said Harold E. Crye, Crye-Leike Realtors chief executive officer.

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59. Archived Article: Stocks P - Wednesday, December 19, 2001
Stocks on roller coaster in 2001 Stocks on roller coaster in 2001 The year 2001 was one of great contrasts for Wall Street. Stocks alternately plunged on waves of heavy selling and surged higher, showing the resiliency that has attracted millions of...

60. Archived Article: Millington (lead) - Monday, October 2, 2000
MILLINGTON FLOODPLAIN PROPOSED FOR STRIP MALL Board weighs plans for Millington retail center By MARY DANDO The Daily News An application to build a mixed-use development on a floodplain in Millington will be discussed by the Shelby County Commissio...

61. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, June 7, 2000
Joel Fulmer was promoted to senior vice president at Boyle Investment Co Joel Fulmer was promoted to senior vice president at Boyle Investment Co. He is a graduate of Washington and Lee University. Debra Czestochowski was named new director of devel...

62. 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 ...

63. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, November 25, 1998
Bill Ray has been named regional director-corporate and community affairs for BellSouths West Tennessee operation Bill Ray has been named regional director-corporate and community affairs for BellSouths West Tennessee operation. He joined the compan...

64. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, November 18, 1998
Bean, Ison & Ruleman PLLC, CPAs & Consultants has announced the following promotions: Patricia M Bean, Ison & Ruleman PLLC, CPAs & Consultants has announced the following promotions: Patricia M. Colley to tax manager, Dana D. Horner ...

65. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, August 5, 1998
SCB Computer names officer Jeffrey Cobb has been named chief operating officer and Michael Hirschey named executive vice president of outsourcing and enterprise resource planning services at SCB Computer Technology Inc. Cobb joined SCB in 1983 and s...

66. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, May 20, 1998
Susan Wade Stinson has been named vice president of construction and maintenance at Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division. Stinson has served as manager of MLGWs Hickory Hill Service Center since 1986. He is a graduate of the University of Mississip...

67. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, April 15, 1998
David Shores has been promoted to president and chief executive officer of Ledic Management Group Inc David Shores has been promoted to president and chief executive officer of Ledic Management Group Inc. He formerly was executive vice president. Jo...

68. Archived Article: Real Fcs (nehemiah) Lj - Tuesday, March 18, 1997
lj 10/5 cates 2,000 by 2000 Work progresses on the Nehemiah Housing Initiative, Shelby County Interfaiths plan for affordable housing By LAURIE JOHNSON The Daily News In Memphis, the creation of quality affordable housing for low- to moderate-income...

69. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, January 22, 1997
Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc. has announced the election of 16 new managing directors: Joseph K. Ayres, investment banker, Cumberland Securities Co., Inc., a subsidiary of Morgan Keegan; Thomas P. Brown, director, Fixed Income Research; Paul Stephens...

70. Archived Article: Calendar - Monday, September 23, 1996
Sept Sept. 23 First Allied Securities Inc. and ITT Hartford will host a workshop titled "401K Packages: Opportunities that Exist for the Small Business Employer" at 6 p.m. at the Germantown Centre, 1801 Exeter Road. For reservations, call ...

71. Archived Article: Back - Wednesday, June 26, 1996
Leadership Memphis announces 1997 class Leadership Memphis announces 1997 class Top business executives, administrators, civic volunteers and ministers are among the 55 leaders in the public and private sectors who have been selected to participate ...

72. Archived Article: Memos - Wednesday, May 8, 1996
memos 05-08 Charles A. Ledsinger Jr. has been elected a director of TBC Corp. Ledsinger is senior vice president and chief financial officer of Harrahs Entertainment Inc. He formerly was senior vice president and chief financial officer of the Promu...