06/11/11 The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will award $720,000 in grants to the Memphis Housing Authority on Monday to help public housing residents connect to employment services available in the community.
06/10/11 Today and Saturday: Garden Show and Sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 5128 Whiteway Drive . Leaf castings, bottle trees, water gardening, great garden ideas and more. Call (901) 685-7525.
06/08/11 Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam signed HB 2010/SB 1529 into law today, allowing students to use the HOPE Scholarship for summer courses.
06/08/11 Evangelical Christian School fifth grader Haddy Betapudi was the first ECS student to participate at the state level of the National Geographic Bee.
06/08/11 Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam signed HB 2010/SB 1529 into law today, allowing students to use the HOPE Scholarship for summer courses.
06/03/11 Saturday: The Memphis Cactus & Succulent Society: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. annual show and sale at Memphis Botanic Garden. Non-judged event. You do not need to be a member to exhibit your plants. Call Don Klotwog at (901) 681-0700.
06/03/11 Several area high school soccer standouts will be in Hendersonville, Tenn., on Saturday to play in the THSCA/TACA East-West All-Star Game.
05/25/11 The Storm Prediction Center says there's a high risk of severe weather across the Mid-South today
05/22/11 Associated Press - May 21, 2011 12:35 PM ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A bill to allow strong beer makers to sell their product at Tennessee breweries has been given final approval in the General...
05/22/11 Thousands of Tennesseans will get an extension of their unemployment benefits under the $30.78 billion state spending plan approved by the General Assembly. The Senate voted 32-0 on Saturday to approve the House version that passed 96-0 the day before.
05/18/11 There were still some differences to be worked out between the state House and the state Senate. But the Civil Justice Act, limiting lawsuit damages i...
05/17/11 Nashville People in Business: Awards, achievement and promotions
05/15/11 With the Mississippi River and most of its oxbow lakes in an absolute mess right now due to flooding of historical proportions, this is not really a good time to be fishing the main body of the river or other popular oxbow destinations like Horn Lake or the Island 40 Chute.
05/15/11 The Urban Farms Market in Memphis is offering fresh produce after recently celebrating its grand opening.
05/15/11 U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk told members of the House Agriculture Committee last week that a proposed free-trade agreement with South Korea would deliver 70,000 American jobs.
05/14/11 The Hutchison lacrosse team hopes to be fitted for championship rings today after Chloe Duke and K.G. McArtor collected hat tricks in Friday's semifinals -- and did so before halftime. The 2007 champion and 2010 runnerup Sting (18-0) trailed Franklin 2-1 early, but then put together a 6-0 first-half run en route to a 17-7 victory and a berth in today's 10:30 a.m. Tennessee Girls Lacrosse ...
05/14/11 Stephanie Ramirez of Cordova created a video for the "On the Road, Off the Phone" public service announcement contest, recently held by the National Safety Council and FocusDriven. Her video, which featured original illustrations and music, took first place, earning her a cash prize. Ramirez is now educating others about the dangers of distracted driving, particularly cell phone conversations.
05/11/11 Greene Turbine wins big in Venture Showcase competition, walking away with two awards totaling $35,000.
05/10/11 Brett Patterson and Ben Wolcott both fired opening round 65's to share the lead after the first round of the 63rd Annual State Open Championship.
05/10/11 Memphis Partners LP has financed Faronia Square Townhouses at 1350 S. Faronia Square through CBRE Multifamily Capital Inc. for $4.4 million. The prope... |