Would keeping interim head coach J.B. Bickerstaff be the easiest play for the Memphis Grizzlies? Absolutely.

Would keeping the 39-year-old assistant who was promoted after David Fizdale was fired amid a losing streak and conflict with star center Marc Gasol be the best budget move for the Grizzlies? Probably.

2. Cohen Criticizes, Kustoff Commends 6-Month DACA Wind-Down - Wednesday, September 6, 2017

U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen of Memphis termed President Donald Trump’s decision Tuesday, Sept. 5, to wind down the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program over the next six months “heartless, illogical and un-American.”

3. Crime & Punishment - Friday, May 26, 2017

Federal prosecutors have the discretion to pass on charging a defendant with every possible criminal charge that can be made.

But U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions told a room full of federal prosecutors in Memphis Thursday, May 25, that he will enforce his directive that they pursue “the most serious, readily provable offense … with judgment and with fairness.”

4. Cohen Holding First Issues Session of 2017 Monday - Monday, January 9, 2017

U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen of Memphis is holding his first issues meeting of the year with constituents Monday, Jan. 9.

5. July 22-28, 2016: This week in Memphis history - Saturday, July 23, 2016

1966: The “Where the Action Is” tour at the Mid-South Coliseum is topped by The Young Rascals along with Paul Revere & The Raiders, The Knickerbockers, The Critters, B.J. Thomas, Steve Alaimo and Tina Mason. The tour is an extension of the popular afternoon show hosted by the Raiders and produced by Dick Clark.

6. Dave Joerger: The NBA’s Invisible Man - Friday, April 29, 2016

Congratulations to Golden State’s Steve Kerr. You can’t say he wasn’t a worthy recipient for NBA Coach of the Year.

7. US Senate Confirms Fowlkes Appointment - Wednesday, July 11, 2012

The U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment of John Fowlkes Jr. as the newest U.S. District Court Judge for Western Tennessee.

The 94-2 Senate floor vote Tuesday, July 10, included aye votes from Tennessee Senators Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker, Mississippi Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker and Arkansas Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman.

8. US Senate Confirms Fowlkes Appointment - Tuesday, July 10, 2012

The U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment of John Fowlkes Jr. as the newest U.S. District Court Judge for Western Tennessee.

The 94-2 Senate floor vote Tuesday, July 10, included aye votes from Tennessee Senators Lamar Alexander and Bob Corker, Mississippi Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker and Arkansas Senators Mark Pryor and John Boozman.

9. Events - Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Leadership Memphis will hold its fifth annual Multicultural Breakfast Wednesday, Oct. 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn University of Memphis, 3700 Central Ave. Dr. Rajiv Grover will speak on the topic “Two Keys to Great Leadership: Diversity and Creativity.” Dr. Grover is dean of the Fogelman College of Business and Economics. Tickets are $50 per person and $500 per table of 10. For reservations, call 278-0016 or visit www.leadershipmemphis.org.

10. Menlo Deal Tops Noteworthy Leases - Thursday, December 30, 2010

The Daily News in September launched a new weekly column called “Inked” to spotlight Memphis’ commercial leasing landscape.

Despite tough times, local commercial real estate firms were able to ink plenty of deals in the past four months. Here’s a rundown of some of the most noteworthy commercial leases since Inked’s debut:

11. Countrywide Admits Employees Made Errors - Thursday, May 8, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) - Mortgage lender Countrywide Financial Corp., which is under investigation for inflating certain borrowers' fees, has acknowledged that it has made errors and pledged to take steps to improve its operations.

12. Memphis Plays Integral Role in Logistics Future - Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Peter Ladouceur of Canadian National Railway Co. stood before Memphis' top transportation professionals last week and recalled a famous scene from the movie "The Graduate," in which the lead character is advised to consider a career in "plastics."

13. Commercial Advisors' Jensen Voted Commercial Broker of the Year - Wednesday, April 12, 2006

Larry Jensen has received the 2005 Pinnacle Award for Commercial Broker of the Year from the Memphis Area Association of Realtors' Commercial Council. Jensen is president and CEO of Commercial Advisors LLC. He has more than 30 years of experience in real estate.