A drug case from Memphis federal court in the early 1990s was the reason Kim Kardashian West was at the White House Wednesday. Kardashian West is among those pushing for a presidential pardon for Alice Marie Johnson – serving a life sentence on a federal drug and money laundering conviction. Here is the Associated Press story.

2. Last Word: BSMF Notes, Political Dominoes and The Teacher Pipeline - Monday, May 7, 2018

Yes, it rained. There was even hail for a brief period. None of that appeared to make a dent in the run of the Beale Street Music Festival. We are still waiting on exact box office numbers. The park was sold out – Ticketfly and at the gate -- early Sunday evening. It wasn’t a sellout Friday and Saturday but ticket supplies were tight for Tom Lee Park with the festival estimating there were thousands more people Saturday than there were Friday. Much to be said for a lineup this year that managed to strike a balance between hipster, cutting edge nobody-knows-about-this-yet new and used-to-be-big-not-so-long-ago nostalgia.

3. Four County Commissioners Unopposed As May Ballot Filing Deadline Approaches - Thursday, February 15, 2018

With a noon deadline Thursday, Feb. 15, to make the May 1 Shelby County primary ballot, four incumbent county commissioners had no opposition filed in their re-election bids.

Five Republican primary races on the ballot for 23 county offices, including the 13 commission seats, were one-candidate affairs with two or more Democrats running in the competing primaries as of Tuesday. Two Democratic primary races were also one-candidate races against a field of multiple Republican contenders in the companion primary.

4. Final Goodbye: Roll Call of Some Who Died in 2017 - Monday, January 1, 2018

They made music that inspired legions of fans. Rock 'n' roll founding fathers Chuck Berry and Fats Domino, rockers Tom Petty and Gregg Allman, grunge icon Chris Cornell, country superstar Glen Campbell and jazz great Al Jarreau were among the notable figures who died in 2017, leaving a void in virtually every genre of music.

5. Producing Wins Was Lacking Under Fizdale, Grizz GM Says - Wednesday, November 29, 2017

The day after the Memphis Grizzlies fired coach David Fizdale just 19 games into his second season, general manager Chris Wallace rejected the notion that center Marc Gasol was a “coach-killer” and said more went into the decision to change coaches than one fractured relationship.

6. Women In Law Conference Focuses on Leadership - Saturday, October 7, 2017

The inaugural Women in Law and Leadership Conference Oct. 13 will feature speakers and discussions on business development leadership and management.

The conference, hosted by the Association for Women Attorneys, is from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women, 6225 Humphreys Blvd.

7. Women In Law Conference Focuses on Biz Development - Thursday, October 5, 2017

The inaugural Women in Law and Leadership Conference Oct. 13 will feature speakers and discussions on business development leadership and management.

The conference, hosted by the Association for Women Attorneys, is from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women, 6225 Humphreys Blvd.

8. Trump Bashes NAFTA in Midst of Talks to Revamp Trade Deal - Thursday, August 24, 2017

WASHINGTON (AP) – Just a week into talks to rewrite the North American Free Trade Agreement, President Donald Trump is already threatening to abandon the 23-year-old pact with Canada and Mexico.

9. Navy Chief Orders Probe into Pacific Fleet After Collisions - Tuesday, August 22, 2017

SINGAPORE (AP) — The U.S. Navy ordered a broad investigation Monday into the performance and readiness of the Pacific-based 7th Fleet after an early morning collision between the USS John S. McCain and an oil tanker in Southeast Asian waters left 10 U.S. sailors missing and others injured.

10. Wright Medical Grows Net Sales 5 Percent in Q2 - Saturday, August 5, 2017

Medical device company Wright Medical Group N.V. saw net sales of $179.7 million during the second quarter, the company reported Wednesday, Aug. 2, a 5 percent improvement over the year-ago quarter.

11. Wright Medical Grows Net Sales 5 Percent in Q2 - Friday, August 4, 2017

Medical device company Wright Medical Group N.V., which has its U.S. headquarters in Memphis, saw net sales of $179.7 million during the second quarter, the company reported Wednesday, Aug. 2, a 5 percent improvement over the year-ago quarter.

12. Wright Medical Grows Net Sales 5 Percent in Q2 - Thursday, August 3, 2017

Medical device company Wright Medical Group N.V., which has its U.S. headquarters in Memphis, saw net sales of $179.7 million during the second quarter, the company reported Wednesday, Aug. 2, a 5 percent improvement over the year-ago quarter.

13. For Grizzlies, a New Chapter About to Begin - Friday, June 16, 2017

The June 22nd NBA Draft will tip off without the Memphis Grizzlies. At least that’s the case almost one week out. The Grizzlies have no picks.

What they do have, in abundance, are free agents.

14. The Week Ahead: May 22-28 - Monday, May 22, 2017

Happy Monday, Memphis! School is almost over for the year, and you have plenty of chances to get outside in the coming days for the unofficial start of summer – from 901Fest at Tom Lee Park to the opening of the Splash Park at the Children’s Museum. Check out details on those and more events you need to know about in The Week Ahead…

15. Dream a Baseball Dream - Saturday, May 20, 2017

Memphis is Hoops City, a hotbed of premier basketball talent. That’s why University of Memphis basketball coach Tubby Smith is under pressure. The best of those hometown players on his team, Dedric Lawson, has transferred to the University of Kansas and everyone’s worried Smith won’t get the elite local talent going forward.

16. Early Voting in District 95 Primaries Begins Friday - Friday, April 7, 2017

Early voting opens Friday, April 7, in the special primary elections for state House District 95 as other elections – including some 2018 races – already show plenty of signs of political life.

17. Wright Medical Grows Sales and Losses - Saturday, August 6, 2016

Wright Medical Group N.V. saw $171 million of second-quarter net sales, the company reported this week.

Among the other results for the quarter, Wright’s second-quarter global extremities and biologics net sales increased 112 percent, while Wright reported a net loss of $42 million, compared to a loss of a little more than $37 million in the year-ago quarter.

18. Wright Medical Grows Sales and Losses - Thursday, August 4, 2016

Wright Medical Group N.V. saw $171 million of second-quarter net sales, the company reported this week.

Among the other results for the quarter, Wright’s second-quarter global extremities and biologics net sales increased 112 percent, while Wright reported a net loss of $42 million, compared to a loss of a little more than $37 million in the year-ago quarter.

19. Snapshot: How Memphis-Based Public Companies are Faring - Saturday, May 28, 2016

Acquisitions have been a common theme among many Memphis-based public companies the past few quarters. Here is a roundup of those transactions and other business highlights from each of the companies.

20. Last Word: Before the Rain on Beale, No More Laser Quest and School's End - Friday, May 27, 2016

Just before the rain moved in and local TV just got all silly about it, David Fizdale was taking a look around Beale Street. And he got recognized and even posed for a few selfies.

If that’s not enough for you, here’s the Associated Press confirmation and a bit about the mechanics of how this all came about. Fizdale met with majority owner Robert Pera Wednesday in California and then came to town Thursday for more meetings.

21. HealthLink’s Medical Device Logistics Business Poised to Grow - Monday, May 16, 2016

A Netherlands-based medical device logistics company has moved into the Lamar Avenue corridor.

Building on proximity to FedEx Corp. and Memphis’ emerging biosciences hub, HealthLink Europe & International made Memphis its latest flagstaff operation.

22. Last Word: Mall Demo, Defining 'Fringe Element' and Herenton's New Path - Friday, May 6, 2016

Once upon a time there were three “town centers” planned by the city of Memphis.

City facilities like libraries and police precincts would be the anchors and encourage private retail development in them.

23. Wright Medical Group Reports Quarterly Loss, Strong Outlook - Friday, May 6, 2016

Wright Medical Group N.V. turned in a net loss of $39.3 million for the first quarter of 2016, though the company said the quarter was a strong one overall in each of its three business areas.

The company recorded a 14 percent growth in global extremities and biologics net sales.

24. Bonding Companies Banned by Criminal Court Judges - Saturday, April 30, 2016

Seven of the 10 Shelby County Criminal Court judges have banned two Memphis bonding companies from writing bonds in their courts.

The action by the judges follows the April 15 indictments of executives with Memphis Bonding Co. and 24 Hour Bonding Company on theft and sales tax fraud charges.

25. Judges Ban Two Bonding Companies - Monday, April 25, 2016

Seven of the 10 Shelby County Criminal Court judges have banned two Memphis bonding companies from writing bonds in their courts.

The action by the judges follows the April 15 indictments of executives with Memphis Bonding Co. and 24 Hour Bonding Company on theft and sales tax fraud charges.

26. Events - Monday, November 16, 2015

Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab will present “Your Eyes After Age 60,” a free interactive info session, Monday, Nov. 16, at 1:30 p.m. at MHJR, 36 Bazeberry Road. The session will include demonstrations and resources for finding the right eye care. Call Christine Weinreich at 901-722-3311 for more information.

27. Together Again - Saturday, October 24, 2015

To look ahead to next season, we must first go back to last season. To that heady time when the Grizzlies held a 2-1 series lead over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA’s Western Conference semifinals.

28. Mariota’s Toughness an Edge as Colts Come Calling - Saturday, September 26, 2015

Two games in, it is still a bit too early to declare Marcus Mariota the franchise savior for the Tennessee Titans.

But one thing that stood out is that we may have learned as much or more about Mariota’s makeup in last Sunday’s loss to the Cleveland Browns than we did in his week one shellacking of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

29. Wright Medical Wins OK to Sell Bone Graft Product - Saturday, September 5, 2015

Wright Medical Group Inc.’s BioMimetic subsidiary has received an approval order from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its premarket approval application for the company’s Augment Bone Graft product.

30. Wright Medical Wins OK to Sell Bone Graft Product - Thursday, September 3, 2015

Wright Medical Group Inc.’s BioMimetic subsidiary has received an approval order from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its premarket approval application for the company’s Augment Bone Graft product.

31. Earnings Season Roundup - Saturday, August 1, 2015

International Paper Reports Q2 Earnings Growth: International Paper reports its second-quarter net earnings grew while net sales for the quarter decreased slightly.

The Memphis-based company, which released its quarterly financial results Wednesday, July 29, said second-quarter earnings totaled $227 million, or 54 cents per share. That’s up from $161 million, or 37 cents per share, in second quarter 2014, but down from $313 million, or 74 cents per share, in first quarter 2015.

32. Wright Medical Reports Sales Growth, Q2 Loss - Friday, July 31, 2015

Memphis-based medical device maker Wright Medical Group Inc.’s second-quarter report sent signals as similarly mixed as in the first quarter – a pickup in sales, yet red ink for the quarter overall.

33. Wright Medical Reports Sales Growth, Quarterly Loss - Thursday, July 30, 2015

Memphis-based medical device maker Wright Medical Group Inc.’s second-quarter report sent signals as similarly mixed as in the first quarter – a pickup in sales, yet red ink for the quarter overall.

34. Memphis Mayoral Field Set at 10 - Friday, July 24, 2015

Shelby County Election Commissioners have certified the Memphis election ballot for Oct. 8.

These are the names to appear on that ballot for the 15 elected offices.

The commission met hours after the noon Thursday, July 23, deadline for candidates to withdraw from the ballot if they wished.

35. Gasol Back in Fold, Grizzlies Still In Thick of Tough Western Conference - Friday, July 10, 2015

There were a few mildly uneasy days between the arrival of Grizzlies controlling owner Robert Pera in Spain and the news that, yes, All-Star center Marc Gasol would indeed re-sign with the team. And not just for a short-term deal, but a five-year max contract (about $113 million) with a player option after the fourth year.

36. Fino’s Taking a Bite Out of East Memphis - Thursday, July 2, 2015

The Brookhaven Circle area, an emerging restaurant row in the heart of East Memphis, is welcoming a new neighbor.

Jerry Wilson, owner of Fino’s from the Hill at 1853 Madison Ave. in Midtown, has acquired the property at 703 W. Brookhaven Circle in East Memphis for $526,600.

37. Wright, Tornier Shareholders Approve Merger Proposals - Monday, June 22, 2015

Wright Medical Group Inc.’s planned merger with Tornier N.V. is one step closer to completion.

38. Wright, Tornier Shareholders Approve Merger Proposals - Friday, June 19, 2015

Wright Medical Group Inc.’s planned merger with Tornier N.V. is one step closer to completion.

Memphis-based Wright and Tornier announced Thursday, June 18, that both companies’ shareholders approved all proposals related to the merger. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter, subject to clearance by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

39. Wright Medical Reports Strong Sales, Declining Loss - Saturday, February 28, 2015

Memphis-based orthopedic company Wright Medical Group Inc. reported strong sales during the fourth quarter and a declining net loss compared to fourth quarter 2013, with the company’s president and CEO Robert Palmisano saying the results were helped in part by the company’s fast-accelerating U.S. foot and ankle business.

40. Wright Medical Reports Strong Sales, Declining Loss - Friday, February 27, 2015

Memphis-based orthopedic company Wright Medical Group Inc. reported strong sales during the fourth quarter and a declining net loss compared to fourth quarter 2013, with the company’s president and CEO Robert Palmisano saying the results were helped in part by the company’s fast-accelerating U.S. foot and ankle business.

41. Wright Medical Expects Fourth-Quarter Growth - Saturday, January 17, 2015

Wright Medical Group Inc. expects revenue for fourth quarter 2014 to be approximately $83.3 million, representing growth of 23 percent as reported compared to fourth quarter 2013, the Memphis-based orthopedic company announced Monday, Jan. 12.

42. Wright Expects 23 Percent Revenue Growth for Fourth Quarter - Monday, January 12, 2015

Wright Medical Group Inc. expects revenue for fourth quarter 2014 to be approximately $83.3 million, representing growth of 23 percent as reported compared to fourth quarter 2013, the Memphis-based orthopedic company announced Monday, Jan. 12.

43. Events - Thursday, November 6, 2014

Cannon Wright Blount will present “Getting Started With QuickBooks: Learn from the Experts” Thursday, Nov. 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in its boardroom, 756 Ridge Lake Blvd., suite 100. Cost is $75. Register at cannonwrightblount.com/resources or call 685-7500.

44. Wright Medical, Tornier Merge in $3.3 Billion Deal - Saturday, November 1, 2014

Wright Medical Group Inc. of Memphis announced Monday, Oct. 27, a merger of the specialty orthopedic company with Tornier N.V., a global medical device company headquartered in Amsterdam that makes and markets joint replacement and soft tissue repair devices.

45. Wright Medical, Tornier Merge in $3.3 Billion Deal - Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Wright Medical Group Inc. of Memphis announced Monday, Oct. 27, a merger of the specialty orthopedic company with Tornier N.V., a global medical device company headquartered in Amsterdam that makes and markets joint replacement and soft tissue repair devices.

46. Wright Medical Merges With Tornier In $3.3 Billion Deal - Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Wright Medical Group Inc. of Memphis announced Monday, Oct. 27, a merger of the specialty orthopedic company with Tornier N.V., a global medical device company headquartered in Amsterdam that makes and markets joint replacement and soft tissue repair devices.

47. Debt of Gratitude - Thursday, September 18, 2014

Robert Wright began working as a truck driver for Intermodal Cartage Co. in March 2006, making runs to cities across the Southeast.

48. Wright Medical Sees Second-Quarter Loss - Saturday, August 9, 2014

Though Wright Medical Group’s sales increased for the second straight quarter, the company reported a net loss of $53.6 million, or $1.08 per share, in the second quarter.

That compares with a loss of $15.5 million, or 34 cents per share, during the second quarter of 2013.

49. Wright Medical Sees Second-Quarter Loss - Thursday, August 7, 2014

Though Wright Medical Group’s sales increased for the second straight quarter, the company reported a net loss of $53.6 million, or $1.08 per share, in the second quarter.

That compares with a loss of $15.5 million, or 34 cents per share, during the second quarter of 2013.

50. Real Estate Veteran Jan Phillips Rejoins Crye-Leike - Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Jan O’Kelly Phillips has joined Crye-Leike Realtors’ Germantown-Poplar branch office, marking her return to real estate sales.

51. 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.

52. Events - Monday, February 24, 2014

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis will host a heart-healthy cooking demonstration Monday, Feb. 24, at 5:30 p.m. at the hospital, 5959 Park Ave. RSVP at 765-1849.

53. Ellis Joins State Systems As Sales Executive - Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Alisa Ellis has joined State Systems Inc. as a low voltage sales executive. She brings 16 years of telecommunications experience to the company, which offers protection products and services, including fire protection equipment, training and cleaning services, as well as technology services such as network integration, cabling systems and wireless support.

54. Events - Saturday, November 16, 2013

Ignite Memphis, Vol. 6, will be held Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Crosstown Arts, 430 N. Cleveland St. Twelve Memphians will enlighten attendees on a variety of topics via five-minute, 20-slide presentations. Cost is $15. Visit ignitememphis.com.

55. Sales Can’t Save Wright’s Quarter - Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Memphis-based Wright Medical said that while sales soared in the third quarter, its quarterly loss swelled to $130 million due to the write-down of its recent acquisition of bone graft maker BioMimetic.

56. Wright Medical to Present at Health Care Conference - Saturday, November 2, 2013

Memphis-based Wright Medical Group Inc. will participate in the Credit Suisse 2013 Healthcare Conference Nov. 14.

57. Wright Medical to Present at Health Care Conference - Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Memphis-based Wright Medical Group Inc. will participate in the Credit Suisse 2013 Healthcare Conference Nov. 14.

58. FDA Rejects Wright’s Augment Bone Graft - Monday, August 12, 2013

Wright Medical Group Inc. said Thursday, Aug. 8, that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration rejected its Augment Bone Graft product for use as an alternative in foot and ankle fusion procedures.

59. FDA Denies Wright Medical Application - Friday, August 9, 2013

ARLINGTON, Tenn. (AP) – Wright Medical Group Inc. said Thursday that the Food and Drug Administration did not approve its application to use its Augment Bone Graft product as an alternative product for use in foot and ankle fusions.

60. Events - Friday, July 12, 2013

The Metal Museum will host a reception for “Metal Museum Apprentices: Then and Now” Friday, July 12, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the museum, 374 Metal Museum Drive. The exhibit is on display through Sept. 8. Visit metalmuseum.org.

61. Wright Medical Sells OrthoRecon Unit - Friday, June 21, 2013

Wright Medical Group. Inc. said Wednesday, June 19, it will sell its hip and knee implants business, OrthoRecon, to a unit of Shanghai-based MicroPort Scientific Corp. for $290 million in cash.

62. Events - Saturday, February 16, 2013

The Booksellers at Laurelwood will host former Vice President Al Gore, signing “The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change,” Monday, Feb. 18, at noon at the bookstore, 387 Perkins Road Extended. Visit thebooksellersatlaurelwood.com.

63. Gowen Named Marketing Head at Renshaw Property Management - Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Kellyn Gowen has joined Renshaw Property Management as marketing coordinator. In her new role, Gowen manages social media, marketing and communications for the company’s 800 Mid-South rental properties, serves as a liaison for property owners and real estate agents, and spearheads marketing efforts for vacant properties.

64. Financial Industry Plans for Fiscal Cliff Fallout - Monday, December 31, 2012

The media and political leaders may be in full-on freakout, the world-is-ending mode over the apparent inevitability of the country to avoid careening over the fiscal cliff.

But financial professionals like Robert Smithwick III, managing principal of Diversified Trust, still have a job to do.

65. Suburban School Board Races Almost Set - Friday, August 17, 2012

Races on the Nov. 6 ballot for six sets of suburban school boards took shape Thursday, Aug. 16, at the noon filing deadline for candidate qualifying petitions.

The candidates that made the deadline have another week to withdraw from the races if they wish.

66. Wright Medical Profit Drops in Q2 - Friday, August 3, 2012

Wright Medical Group Inc. earned a second-quarter profit of $0.7 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, down from $6.1 million or $0.16 per diluted share in Q2 2011, the global orthopedic medical device maker reported Wednesday, Aug. 1.

67. Shakeup Could Impact Wright’s Q2 - Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Wright Medical Group Inc. over the last two years has seen its fair share of restructuring, and some analysts anticipate that realignment, coupled with sales dislocations and customer losses, will likely result in some short-term pain surrounding the company’s Q2 reported earnings.

68. Wright Q1 Sales, Earnings Decline - Thursday, May 3, 2012

Wright Medical Group Inc. Tuesday, May 1, reported its adjusted net income declined 9 percent to $8.6 million for the first quarter of 2012 from $9.4 million in Q1 2011, while diluted earnings per share, as adjusted, decreased 8 percent to $0.22 in Q1 from $0.24 in Q1 2011.

69. Wright Medical Q1 Income, Sales Decline - Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Wright Medical Group Inc. Tuesday, May 1, reported its adjusted net income declined 9 percent to $8.6 million for the first quarter of 2012 from $9.4 million in Q1 2011, while diluted earnings per share, as adjusted, decreased 8 percent to $0.22 in Q1 from $0.24 in Q1 2011.

70. Wright Medical Q4 Net Sales Fall 8 Pct. - Monday, February 27, 2012

Wright Medical Group Inc. reported its net sales fell 8 percent to $126.9 million in the fourth quarter, compared to $138.3 million during the same period in 2010.

71. Wright Medical Q4 Net Sales Fall 8 Percent - Friday, February 24, 2012

Wright Medical Group Inc. reported net sales fell 8 percent to $126.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2011, compared to $138.3 million during the same period in 2010.

72. Wright Medical Q4 Net Sales Fall 8 Percent - Thursday, February 23, 2012

Wright Medical Group Inc. reported net sales fell 8 percent to $126.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2011, compared to $138.3 million during the same period in 2010.

The Arlington-based orthopedic medical device company said U.S. sales in Q4 were negatively impacted by distributor transitions that occurred in Q3, as well as challenges associated with implementing enhancements to the company’s compliance processes.

73. Events - Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Talk Shoppe will present “10 Tips to Hiring the Right Person” Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Better Business Bureau, 3693 Tyndale Drive. For more information, call Jo Garner at 482-0354.

74. Events - Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Rhodes College will present a lecture by Harvard Law professor Robert Mnookin titled “Bargaining with the Devil” Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 5 p.m. in Blount Auditorium of Buckman Hall on the Rhodes campus. The talk is free and open to the public.

75. Events - Monday, February 6, 2012

The second annual Farm to Table Conference for Mid-South Producers will be held Monday, Feb. 6, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Memphis Bioworks Foundation conference enter, 20 Dudley St. The conference is a forum for farmers, consumers, entrepreneurs and other interested groups to discuss ideas for developing the local food system of Memphis and the Mid-South. For more information, visit www.growmemphis.org.

76. Wright Medical Hires New SVP - Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Less than a month after Wright Medical Group Inc.’s former Senior Vice President Frank Bono filed a complaint in Shelby County Chancery Court against his former employer, the Arlington-based orthopedic medical device company has named Daniel Garen its new senior vice president and chief compliance officer.

77. Events - Tuesday, January 10, 2012

The National Association of Women Business Owners will meet Tuesday, Jan. 10, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at The Crescent Club, 6075 Poplar Ave. The discussion will focus on topics of the audience’s choice. For more information or to register, call Nita Black at 413-1315.

78. Wright’s Q3 Net Sales Drop 3 Pct. - Thursday, November 3, 2011

Arlington-based medical device maker Wright Medical Group Inc. has reported a 3 percent decrease in net sales for the third quarter, citing distributor changes and challenges connected to implementing enhancements to the company’s compliance processes.

79. Wharton, Fullilove & Conrad Re-Elected -- Harris-Ford to Runoff - Friday, October 7, 2011
Memphis Mayor A C Wharton Jr. won a full four-year term of office as mayor Thursday, Oct. 6, two years after he claimed the mayor’s office in a special election.

And all 12 of the Memphis City Council members seeking re-election won new four year terms in the city election cycle, marking the largest return of incumbents to the 13-member council in the 43-year history of the mayor-council form of government.

80. Wright Medical Names New CEO - Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Just days after Wright Medical Group Inc. announced it would cut its workforce by 6 percent, the Arlington-based maker of orthopedic medical devices on Monday, Sept. 19, announced Robert J. Palmisano will serve as its new president and CEO.

81. Wright Medical Names New CEO - Monday, September 19, 2011

Wright Medical Group Inc. on Monday announced Robert J. Palmisano will serve as the new president and CEO of the Arlington, Tenn.-based maker of orthopedic medical devices. The appointment by the company’s board went into effect Saturday, Sept. 17.

82. Allie Prescott to Head U of M Alumni Association - Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Allie Prescott has been elected president of the University of Memphis Alumni Association national executive board of directors.

Prescott holds his bachelor’s and law degrees from the U of M, and he is a life member of the University of Memphis Alumni Association. As a former adviser to the executive director and former vice president for membership, Prescott is serving his fifth year on the national board.

83. 4 Council Members - All 3 City Court Judges To Run Unopposed In Oct. Elections - Friday, July 22, 2011

Four incumbent Memphis City Council members and all three incumbent City Court Judges were effectively re-elected at the Thursday, July 21, noon deadline for candidates to file their qualifying petitions for the Oct. 6 Memphis ballot.

84. Office Art - Thursday, June 2, 2011

When Stacy McCall, president of ServiceMaster by Stratos, walked into the Memphis College of Art’s South Main Street graduate school on its opening day, she didn’t realize she’d be making a business deal.

85. Special Coverage: Mid-South Flooding - Monday, May 9, 2011

Mud Island River Park Closed Indefinitely

Mud Island River Park closed Friday for safety reasons as the waters of the real Mississippi River flooded the park’s scale model of the Mississippi River.

86. Memphis World Trade Club Installs New Officers - Wednesday, January 12, 2011

The Memphis World Trade Club, one of the largest and oldest international trade clubs in the United States, has installed its 2011 board and officers.

The officers are: Roquita Coleman of Canadian National Railway Co., president; Katie Hooser of Intermodal Cartage Co., first vice president; Robert Hill, a logistics and services consultant, second vice president; Jud Cannon of Cannon, Wright, Blount, treasurer; and Tesha Saulsberry of Smith & Nephew, secretary.

87. Analyst Downgrades Wright Medical to 'Neutral' - Monday, October 4, 2010

NEW YORK (AP) — A Robert W. Baird & Co. analyst said Friday orthopedic product makers will face sales and reimbursement pressure over the next several quarters.

88. At Spill Hearing, BP CEO Says He's 'Deeply Sorry' - Friday, June 18, 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) - Chastened by heavy criticism from lawmakers, a grim-faced BP chief executive Tony Hayward said Thursday he was "deeply sorry" for his company's catastrophic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

89. Wright Medical Files Permit For Arlington Distribution Center - Tuesday, May 11, 2010

11481 Gulf Stream Ave.
Arlington, TN 38002
Permit Amount: $2.2 Million

Project Cost: N/A
Permit Date: Applied May 2010
Completion: N/A
Owner: Wright Medical Group Inc.
Tenant: Wright Medical Group Inc.
Contractor: N/A
Architect: N/A

90. The Vote Count - Friday, October 16, 2009

A total of 109,339 Memphians voted in the Memphis mayor’s race, a 25 percent turnout of the city’s 423,049 voters.

Here is the unofficial final vote tally for the 25 candidate field for Memphis Mayor:

91. The Vote Count - Thursday, October 15, 2009

A total of 109,339 Memphians voted in the Memphis mayor’s race, a 25 percent turnout of the city’s 423,049 voters.

Here is the unofficial final vote tally for the 25 candidate field for Memphis Mayor:

92. Researchers Discover Each Other At Bioworks Lectures - Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Researchers from throughout Memphis are increasingly stepping outside the walls of their institutions to share knowledge about medical mysteries and biotechnology innovations through networking events.

93. Mayor's Race Set at 25 Candidates - Friday, September 11, 2009

The Shelby County Election Commission has approved a field of 25 candidates for the Oct. 15 special election for Memphis mayor.

The vote came hours after the Thursday deadline for any candidates to withdraw.

94. 25 In Final Field For City Mayor - Thursday, September 10, 2009

The Shelby County Election Commission has approved a field of 25 candidates for the Oct. 15 special election for Memphis mayor.

The vote came hours after the Thursday deadline for any candidates to withdraw.

95. Field of 28 For Mayor Meets Filing Deadline With Enough Signatures - Thursday, September 3, 2009
 

A field of 28 candidates had filed petitions with enough valid signatures to run in the Oct. 15 special election for Memphis mayor by today’s noon deadline.

Shelby County Election Commission administrator Richard Holden told The Daily News several contenders had their petitions rejected once election commission staff checked the signatures.

Each person signing must be a registered voter in the city of Memphis and list the address that is on their voter registration record.

A total of 33 petitions were filed by the noon deadline. But several candidates were disqualified for not having enough signatures. And then three were returned to the list of candidates after a second check of their petitions. Those who returned to candidate status included Memphis school board member Sharon Webb.

Those who made today's cut have until noon Sept. 10 to withdraw from the race. The field will then become final.

The candidates include: 

• Leo Awghowhat
• Kenneth Baroff
• Joe Brown, Memphis City Council member
• Randy L. Cagle
• Charles Carpenter, attorney
• Carol Chumney, former City Council member
• Dewey Clark, former aide to and witness against jailed Atlanta Mayor Bill Campbell
• James M. Clingan
• Menelik Fombi, a candidate for Memphis City Schools Board in past elections
• Wanda Halbert, chairwoman, City Council budget committee
• Johnny Hatcher
• Robert “Prince Mongo” Hodges  
• Constance Houston
• Dewayne Jones
• E.C. Jones, former City Council member
• Jerry Lawler, entertainer and former professional wrestler
• Myron Lowery, Memphis mayor pro tem
• Ernie Lunati
• Harrel C. Moore  
• Mary T. Shelby-Wright, perennial candidate for numerous offices
• Detric W. Stigall
• Silky Sullivan, restaurant owner and entrepreneur
• David Vinciarelli
• Vuong Vaughn Vo
• Sharon Webb, Memphis school board member
• Kenneth T. Whalum Jr., pastor of New Olivet Baptist Church and Memphis school board member
• A C Wharton Jr., Shelby County mayor
• John Willingham, former Shelby County commissioner

Sullivan showed up at the Election Commission in a white Rolls Royce wearing a white suit.

“When you see this white suit, you know I’m coming at you,” he told reporters as he outlined a plan to turn The Pyramid over to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital instead of the proposed lease to Bass Pro Shops.

“It’s going to be a dogfight,” Sullivan said of the mayor’s race.

When someone asked if he would still be in the race after next week’s withdrawal deadline, Sullivan said he was in “to the violent end.”

“You know you can’t win,” political blogger and radio talk show host Thaddeus Matthews said to Sullivan.

“Why not?” Sullivan replied.

Anthony Willoughby, the last candidate to file before noon, told reporters he was a Realtor-broker who played a role in the development of Banneker Estates in southwest Memphis, the subdivision developed by former Mayor Willie Herenton.

“I’m not a politician,” Willoughby said. “I’m going to run on that statement.”

Willoughby didn't have enough qualified signatures, though. So he won't be running.

Daniko Flowers, a construction worker still wearing his safety vest, showed up at five minutes before noon and checked out a petition. He returned at three minutes past noon and was not allowed to file. Flowers only had 18 signatures on the petition anyway.

96. Construction Specifications Institute Elects Davidson President of Memphis Chapter - Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Pam Davidson has been elected president of the Memphis chapter of the Construction Specifications Institute. Davidson will serve as the third female president in the organization’s 50-year history.

97. AIG Moves to Spin Off 2 Units, Reduce Gov't Debt - Friday, June 26, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) - American International Group Inc. said Thursday it will reduce outstanding federal loans by $25 billion by giving the government a preferred stake in two units that will be spun off from the insurance giant.

98. Shoemaker Financial Appoints Jenkins Managing Partner - Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Thomas “Mac” Jenkins has been appointed managing partner of Shoemaker Financial. Jenkins joined Shoemaker in 1991 as a financial adviser, eventually becoming general manager of the firm in 2004.
In his new position he will be responsible for sales, recruiting, training and development of advisers. In addition to his management responsibilities, Jenkins also provides financial products and services to single and married individuals and small businesses.
He is a registered representative of Securian Financial Services Inc.

99. Raynor Named VP of Marketing For Two Hilton Brands - Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Carla Raynor has been appointed vice president of marketing for Homewood Suites by Hilton and newly launched Home2 Suites by Hilton.

100. Events - Monday, January 26, 2009

A Town Hall Meeting hosted by City Council members Joe Brown, Janis Fullilove, Myron Lowery and Barbara Swearengen Ware will be held today from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Brickford Community Center, 233 Henry Ave. Representatives from the Shelby County District Attorney’s office, Memphis Police Department and the Division of Housing and Community Development will address crime concerns and future economic development projects in the North Memphis area.