SEATTLE (AP) – Dollar for dollar, the beleaguered movement to bring charter schools to Wash-ington state has had no bigger champion than billionaire Bill Gates.

2. Spikner Plans Shipping-Container Apartment Complex - Monday, December 4, 2017

126 N Bellevue Blvd.,
Memphis, TN 38104 

Application Date: Dec. 20, 2017

3. Health Department Seeking Variance for New Building - Thursday, November 30, 2017

The Shelby County Health Department is seeking a variance from the Board of Adjustment for a new facility at its current 814 Jefferson Ave. location.

4. Packard's Playbook Helps Women Thrive in Corporate 'Jungle Gym' - Saturday, February 18, 2017

Susan Packard’s premise is straightforward: Business is a team sport. Winning doesn’t just happen, but requires everything any team sport would – preparation, strategy, spirit, competitiveness, composure, focus, creativity and, yes, gamesmanship.

5. Flurry of Bills Affecting LGBT Community Filed in State Legislature Before Deadline - Wednesday, February 15, 2017

NASHVILLE – Tennessee lawmakers met last Thursday’s legislation-filing deadline with a host of social measures one Memphis representative describes as “wedge bills” because they drive people apart.

6. Bills Affecting LGBT Community Filed Before Deadline - Tuesday, February 14, 2017

NASHVILLE – Tennessee lawmakers met last Thursday’s legislation-filing deadline with a host of social measures one Memphis representative describes as “wedge bills” because they drive people apart.

7. Believe It or Not - Saturday, June 18, 2016

Long before Jim Strickland was mayor of Memphis, he was a thirtysomething lawyer and sports fan. Not always in that order. He loved the University of Memphis – his alma mater – and rooted like crazy for the basketball team. And on those less frequent occasions when there was a reason to believe, for the football team, too.

8. Let’s Hear It for Christine and Patrick! - Thursday, January 28, 2016

This column should be running in late January. Ten years ago, Susan and I flew out to Park City, Utah, for our first (and probably only) Sundance Film Festival. Where “Wordplay,” the award-winning documentary about the crossword puzzle industry, had its world premiere on Jan. 21, 2006.

9. Walk a Mile - Tuesday, January 28, 2014

We’re right in the middle of awards season – Golden Globes, Oscars, SAG, and so on. Politics and sequins aside, the performers are rewarded for their ability to capture the character’s point of view and driving force. That takes empathy; understanding or having compassion for the role. Personal power rests heavily on practicing empathy, at home, at work or in friendships.

10. New Façades - Monday, October 3, 2011

Local architecture firms have run the gamut with realignment strategies in combating the economic downturn, from reduction of footprints and overhead to reorganizing and rebranding.

In late 2009, Memphis-based Looney Ricks Kiss Architects Inc. filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition. The news sent shockwaves throughout the industry, as one of the city’s most prominent firms – behind landmark projects like AutoZone Park and AutoZone corporate headquarters, Riverside Drive, FedExForum, Harbor Town and the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, to name a few – was being forced to reorganize.

11. Cowboy Rules to Live By - Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Roy Rogers. Now there’s a blast from the past. Known as the King of the Cowboys, Roy sang his way through radio and silver screen and even had his own TV show until 1957. He was accompanied by his wife, Dale Evans, and World’s Smartest Horse, Trigger. Those were the days when real cowboys wore fringe.

12. Handle Patients With Care - Tuesday, July 19, 2011

I’m going to tell you what will sound like a fairytale. I have the pleasure of having an ideal family physician, Dr. John Avgeris, who has an ideal nurse, Cynthia Singler. They both have the perfect pairing of medical knowledge and patient concern.

13. brg3s Separates from TRO Jung|Brannen - Friday, April 29, 2011

The Memphis office of TRO Jung|Brannen has become the privately held brg3s architects. The new name represents Steve Berger, Brett Ragsdale, Susan Golden, Jon Summers, Ed Scharff and Jay Sweeney, the six shareholders.

14. Wellbeing: The New Buzz - Wednesday, January 26, 2011

The book “Well Being” describes a new Gallup research tool called the Wellbeing Finder that measures what they propose are five essential elements of “a life that matters.” The elements are career, social, financial, physical and community wellbeing. Ideally, we would experience high levels of satisfaction in all those areas. It doesn’t take a scientist to know that this isn’t often the case.

15. Architectural Stories - Wednesday, September 8, 2010

The houses on this year’s Central Gardens Home and Garden Tour chronicle a century of architectural styling.

They begin with traditional designs that borrow from past times and end with a 1967 residence built for the modern age. The 34th annual tour, which features six homes, will be from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.

16. Gear Signs On at Pickler Advisors - Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Hometown: Memphis. I am a native of California, but have lived here so long I consider myself a Memphian.
Family: Michael - 18
Favorite quote: “Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises.” Demosthenes
Activities you enjoy outside of work: My favorite hobby is needlepoint. Also, I come from a large family and we are very close and spend a lot of time together.
What drew you to Pickler Wealth Advisors? David Pickler and I have worked in the same line of business for many years and when I heard about the opportunity to join his team, I jumped at the chance. David always puts the clients first and strongly believes in a commitment to the community.
What do you consider your greatest professional accomplishments? I have the chance to change lives for the better each and every day – especially during the times of market turbulence over the last few years. The chance to work with a team that provides advice and counsel for so many confusing areas in so many peoples’ lives is deeply rewarding.
What do you most enjoy about your work? I truly enjoy getting to know our clients. Pickler Wealth Advisors offers an environment that lets clients feel at ease.

17. MERI Names Roberts Human Resources Coordinator - Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Nancy Roberts has joined the Medical Education & Research Institute (MERI) as human resources coordinator.

Roberts joins MERI after working as vice president of organization development for a large apartment real estate investment trust. In addition, Roberts has more than 15 years of HR experience, including serving in the human resources capacity for a large retail operation and a large marketing firm.

18. Crescent Club To Embrace Nonmembers For Charity Event - Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Inspired by the MasterCard "Priceless" marketing campaign, The Crescent Club has invited its members as well as the general public to take part in a one-time charity event to benefit four local nonprofit organizations.

19. Super-Terminal Dream Still Alive - Wednesday, May 16, 2007

It wasn't just one wakeup call that inspired Memphis City Council member Dedrick Brittenum Jr. to revisit the concept of a rail "super terminal" at Frank C. Pidgeon Industrial Park.

No, wakeup calls occur every night when trains rumble past his Midtown home.

20. Archived Article: Market Briefs - Monday, December 2, 2002
Four websites maintained by Southwest Tennessee Community College have received Golden Web awards from the International Assoc

Four Web sites maintained by Southwest Tennessee Community College received Golden Web awards from the International As...

21. Archived Article: Standout St - Friday, July 7, 2000
By SUZANNE THOMPSON Taking time for youth By SUZANNE THOMPSON The Daily News Susan Russell wants people to know no matter how busy they are, its possible to find time to help others. "Even busy people can carve out an hour a week to participate...