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The Early Word: Council approves 'Driver Equality Act'; South Memphis' (possible) breath of fresh air

npilgrim@dailymemphian.com (Natalie Pilgrim) — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 06:38:21 -0500

Plus, Bog & Barley is open for business and a possible solid waste fee hike for Memphis.

Memphis-based Dunavant opens container drayage terminal in Baltimore

npilgrim@dailymemphian.com (Natalie Pilgrim) — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 09:48:15 -0600

Memphis-based global logistics firm Dunavant has opened its 20th location with a new container drayage terminal at the Port of Baltimore.

Platinum Equity acquires TruckPro Holding Corp.

npilgrim@dailymemphian.com (Natalie Pilgrim) — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 10:37:12 -0500

Platinum Equity has acquired Memphis-based TruckPro Holding Corp. from Harvest Partners.

2019 Keeper of the Dream Award winners announced

npilgrim@dailymemphian.com (Natalie Pilgrim) — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 10:06:34 -0500

The 2019 winners of the Keeper of the Dream Award have been announced.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer to speak at Rhodes College

npilgrim@dailymemphian.com (Natalie Pilgrim) — Tue, 1 Oct 2019 09:52:24 -0500

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer will deliver Rhodes College’s annual Constitution Day lecture on Thursday, Oct. 3.

Memphis Breast Cancer Consortium and Common Table Health Alliance to host breast cancer health event

npilgrim@dailymemphian.com (Natalie Pilgrim) — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 12:07:13 -0500

MBCC and CTHA will host a breast cancer health event Oct.1 at Double Tree Hotel Memphis on 5069 Sanderlin Ave.

Local Saint Francis hospitals in suit against opioid manufacturers

npilgrim@dailymemphian.com (Natalie Pilgrim) — Thu, 26 Sep 2019 14:38:31 -0500

Saint Francis hospitals in Bartlett and Memphis are among 26 in Tennessee and seven in southwest Virginia that have filed a civil lawsuit in Greene County (Tenn.) Circuit Court against the manufacturers, distributors and retailers of opioid-based drugs.

'MEMPHIS' sign gets (temporary) tiger stripes

npilgrim@dailymemphian.com (Natalie Pilgrim) — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 11:22:06 -0500

The "MEMPHIS" sign on Mud Island got its tiger stripes Tuesday to celebrate the University of Memphis and Tiger Athletics. The temporary installation comes just in time for Memphis Madness.

Shelby County Mayor and County Commission announce grant funding for 'Destination Graduation' scholarship

npilgrim@dailymemphian.com (Natalie Pilgrim) — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 11:49:08 -0500

Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris and the County Commission announced Friday $180,000 in special grant funding for the "Destination Graduation" college scholarship.

U of M's Hooks Institute and Art Museum to co-host closing lecture of ‘If I Had A Camera’ exhibit

npilgrim@dailymemphian.com (Natalie Pilgrim) — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:41:52 -0500

The University of Memphis' Hooks Institute and Art Museum are set to co-host a closing lecture of the “If I Had A Camera: Art Shay – Activism, Civil Rights & Justice” exhibit.

ProTech announces name change and launch of new website

npilgrim@dailymemphian.com (Natalie Pilgrim) — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 13:48:06 -0500

ProTech Systems Group, Inc. has changed its name to ProTech Services Group, Inc.

me & mrs. jones painting studio and boutique moves to East Memphis

npilgrim@dailymemphian.com (Natalie Pilgrim) — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 11:27:21 -0500

Working/teaching decorative painting studio and DIY boutique me & mrs. jones has opened a new East Memphis location at 600 South Perkins Rd.

Fred's stock to be delisted starting Wednesday

npilgrim@dailymemphian.com (Natalie Pilgrim) — Mon, 16 Sep 2019 15:54:10 -0500

Fred’s common stock is set to be delisted from Nasdaq beginning Wednesday, Sept, 18.

U of M to commemorate 60th anniversary of Memphis State Eight

npilgrim@dailymemphian.com (Natalie Pilgrim) — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 17:20:32 -0500

The University of Memphis will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Memphis State Eight at a commemorative event Sept. 18.

Fred's files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

wrisher@dailymemphian.com (Wayne Risher) — Tue, 10 Sep 2019 08:08:01 -0500

Fred’s Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Monday, Sept. 9, bringing an end to a longtime Memphis institution.

Shelby Residential & Vocational Services awarded $150,000 grant

npilgrim@dailymemphian.com (Natalie Pilgrim) — Thu, 5 Sep 2019 09:36:49 -0500

Shelby Residential & Vocational Services has been awarded $150,000 by the Assisi Foundation.

Building permit filed for construction of Aldi in Lakeland

npilgrim@dailymemphian.com (Natalie Pilgrim) — Wed, 4 Sep 2019 11:18:12 -0500

A building permit was filed Tuesday for the construction of an Aldi grocery store in Lakeland at 2998 Canada Road.

Girls on the Run Memphis awarded $30,000 grant

npilgrim@dailymemphian.com (Natalie Pilgrim) — Wed, 4 Sep 2019 07:47:17 -0500

Girls on the Run Memphis has been awarded a $30,000 grant from The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation Sports Matter program.

MMDC partners with MATA to launch Groove Shuttle

npilgrim@dailymemphian.com (Natalie Pilgrim) — Tue, 3 Sep 2019 15:22:10 -0500

The Memphis Medical District Collaborative and MATA have partnered on a pilot commuter shuttle between Mud Island and the Medical District.

Native Memphian to participate in Air Force flyover at Memphis vs. Ole Miss game

npilgrim@dailymemphian.com (Natalie Pilgrim) — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 09:42:55 -0500

Native Memphian and lifelong Tiger fan, Air Force Captain Steve “Split” Orians, is set to fly one of the jets over Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium prior to kickoff of the Memphis vs. Ole Miss game on Saturday.