Coffee Break: New honor for Memphis-based FedEx Express

05/19/11 FedEx Express has been named Best All Cargo Airline for 2011 in the annual Asian Freight & Supply Chain Awards.

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Camden to honor memorial wall exhibit

05/18/11 Several ceremonies have been planned for the week that The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall will be in Camden. The opening ceremony will begin at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, following a bike escort that morning. The Benton County Alumni Ensemble will perform during the ceremony.

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BancorpSouth to shutter 23 branches in 6 states

05/18/11 BancorpSouth Inc. has released a list of the 23 bank branches in six states that it will close this summer as part of a plan to consolidate operations.

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BancorpSouth closing Sand Mountain branch

05/18/11 The Sand Mountain branch at 10675 U.S. 431 N. in Albertville is the only one in Alabama on the list of 23 closures announced by BancorpSouth.

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Photos: The Pains of Being Pure at Heart and Twin Shadow Live in New York City on Friday Night

05/09/11 The Pains of Being Pure at Heart played New York's Webster Hall this weekend with Twin Shadow and Big Troubles , and our photographer Alexander Stein was there. Check out a selection of shots after the jump, then head over to our photo book for a set of full-size pics. And don't forget to stop by our Facebook page for even more photos .

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Watch the Video for the Lonely Island's Collaboration With Michael Bolton: "Jack Sparrow"

05/09/11 Despite Tina Fey holding down hosting duties, this week's episode of "Saturday Night Live" was about as funny as every other episode from this season (read into that how you will). There were some bright spots though-- specifically, an appearance from Bill Hader's increasingly classic Stefon character , and a new Digital Short for the Lonely Island 's Michael Bolton-featuring "Jack Sparrow ...

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Motley Crue Reveal Summer Tour Details at Bamboozle

05/01/11 NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - 05/01/11) - Motley Crue, one of the world's most iconic rock bands, hosted a special gathering at Bamboozle tonight revealing details about their summer tour. The unveiling included images and a description of their new set design, the set list decided by fans and a surprise announcement of Tommy Lee's "360" drum rollercoaster. "We're looking forward to being together ...

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Nikki Sixx Rocks Out at The Grove

04/30/11 Motley Crue drummer Nikki Sixx stopped by The Grove to talk about his latest New York Times Best Seller, "This is Gonna Hurt," about music, photography, and his kids. Sixx, who nearly died 20 years ago from a heroin overdose,...

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Maroon 5 and Train Summer Tour

04/26/11 Maroon 5 and Train are teaming up for a North American co-headlining summer tour

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BP Ledger, April 25 edition

04/25/11 EDITOR'S NOTE: BP Ledger carries items for reader information each Monday from various Southern Baptist-related entities, and news releases of interest from other sources. The items are published as received.

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Herschend Family Entertainment Signs with Definition 6 for Re-Build of Properties' Websites

04/19/11 Definition 6, a unified marketing agency, announced today that it has been selected by Herschend Family Entertainment , the nation's largest family-owned theme park corporation, as its partner to re-build websites for five of its largest properties, including: Dollywood.com, SilverDollarCity.com, StoneMountainPark.com, NewportAquarium.com and AdventureAquarium.com.

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Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 11:05

04/18/11 Bonds trial: 1 charge out, defense rests SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- One of the five charges in Barry Bonds' perjury trial has been dropped and the defense has rested without calling a single witness. Bonds' attorney Allen Ruby announced the move Wednesday morning, which means the slugger will not take...

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Pirch's big final-day haul clinches victory on Lake Chickamauga

04/17/11 A standing room only crowd at the Chattanooga Convention Center roared to its feet as Clifford Pirch revealed the final two fish in a 16-pound, 10-ounce final day haul that clinched victory in the Walmart FLW Tour event on Lake Chickamauga.

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Tennessee's Orange and White Game rosters

04/14/11 Following a draft conducted by the Tennessee football seniors, rosters have been set for the Orange and White Game, which will be held Saturday, April 16, with kickoff slated for 2 p.m. Fans Day is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Haslam Field.

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Monte Stephens, A new steward of the farms

04/12/11 Outgoing Oconee County extension agent Henry Hibbs is confident that his successor - former Lincoln County extension agent Monte Stephens - is the right person for the job.

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Monday Morning Musings: Middletown, Xavier Students Win Winter Sports Awards

04/11/11 Both Middletown and Xavier High Schools have held awards programs honoring their winter teams. Part of the events is the announcement of individual award winners. The awards at MHS are mainly for Outstandng Sportsmanship and Most Consistent, along with some specific individual awards unique to the sport. Xavier gives out awards more specifically attached to each sport.

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Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 11:05

04/09/11 By DAVE CAMPBELL The Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. -- As she wrapped up the five-hour hearing on the legality of the NFL lockout, the federal judge overseeing the case said she'd take "a couple of weeks" to rule on the players' request to return to work.

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Area residents answered state's call in Civil War

04/09/11 Tuesday marks the 150th anniversary of the attack on Fort Sumter, the start of the Civil War. Drawn from news accounts, diaries and interviews with historians, The Herald looks at how war affected the residents of the York, Chester and Lancaster districts.

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UMDNJ President Owen Receives Distinguished Alumni Award

04/08/11 The National Medical Fellowships (NMF) has presented its Distinguished Alumni Award to UMDNJ Presidents William F. Owen, Jr, MD. The NMD is dedicated to increasing underrepresented minority physicians and researchers in the US.

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Wednesday, April 6, 2011 - 11:05

04/08/11 BY ROB BURNS The Daily World The third season of semi-pro football for the Grays Harbor Bearcats will look just a bit different from their first two, starting this weekend. On Saturday, the Bearcats will host the Olympia-based Washington Cavaliers in a preseason game at their new home, Aberdeen's...

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