| A Tennessee winner? Rick Santorum's making a run Republican presidential candidate, former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum, left, says the Pledge of Allegiance during a campaign stop at the Maricopa County Lincoln Day Luncheon, Tuesday, Feb. 21,... | |
| CRIME REPORT: Police charge second man in Kimball shooting Omar Rivas-Gonzales, called Omar Hernandez by police previously, was charged with aggravated assault and reckless endangerment Tuesday afternoon. The 25-year-old's charges mirror those of... |
| No. 1 seed Isner opens with Memphis win Gilles Muller Tuesday to advance at the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships in Memphis. Isner battled his way to a 7-6 (7-1), 7-6 (7-4) triumph by serving 26 aces and winning 48 of 50 points. ... |
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| Isner advances in Memphis Memphis, Tennessee – No. 1 seed John Isner hammered 26 aces en route to a 7-6 (7/1), 7-6 (7/4) victory over Gilles Muller in the first round of the Memphis Open on... |
| Business interests concerned by latest Tennessee gun bills Gun rights advocates made their case Tuesday before two committees in the Tennessee Legislature, turning up debate on a pair of bills that have become a concern for business interests. ... |
| Memphis Heart Clinic, Stern Cardiovascular merging reports Stern will have 35 cardiologists once the Heart Clinic's 12 remaining physicians join the practice. Memphis Heart Clinic previously was owned... |
| Why the 'check engine' light is a bigger drag in Memphis Drivers in Memphis have a new reason to be upset over the city's emissions testing policies. Officials there now automatically fail cars at inspection stations if the car's "check... |
| Thousands apply for American Steamboat's 300 positions My Fox Memphis reports that hundreds of people attended the company's job fair held yesterday while thousands more have applied online. The company's employees will work six weeks on the... |
| Dow reaches 13,000 but unable to maintain gains reports. The Dow rose as high as 13,005 on Tuesday, but was unable to maintain the gains as it ended the day at 12,965.69, up 15.82 points. Reports say the advance can be attributed to the... |
| City Council approves $20 million Pink Palace renovation reports the museum will be required to raise half the money from private sources while the city will chip in the remaining $10 million over a period of years. The council also advanced $16 million... |
| 'Check engine' light to generate failed car inspections in Memphis Local drivers have even more reason to be upset over the city's emissions testing policies. Officials will now automatically fail cars at Memphis inspection stations if the car's... |
| Big retailers post fourth-quarter sales gains reports . However, unlike the high-end retailers, Wal-Mart's lower prices ended up hurting its profit. The aggressive price cuts meant Wal-Mart's fourth-quarter margin in the U.S.... |
| Business travelers also hit by spiking oil costs according to Portfolio.com. Airlines are disproportionately affected by energy prices and are likely to raise fares on business travelers. That will lead to a slowdown and possible cancellation on... |
| Obama proposes to cut corporate tax rate reports. The plan will give preferences to manufacturers, setting their maximum effective rate at 25 percent. It would also establish a minimum tax on multinational corporations' foreign... |
| Americans United for Separation of Church and State: IRS Should Investigate Tennessee Church for Pulpit Politicking Watchdog Group's Complaint Says Cornerstone Church Pastor Endorsed School Board Candidates From Pulpit WASHINGTON - August 7 - The Internal Revenue Service should investigate a Tennessee... |
| Top seed Isner wins at Memphis tennis Top seed John Isner hammered 26 aces en route to a straight-sets victory over Gilles Muller on Tuesday in the first round of the Memphis Open tennis... |
| World number 13 John Isner advances at Memphis Open Sports News: Memphis, John Isner world number 13, who is chasing his fourth career title hammered 26 aces en route to a 7-6 (7/1), 7-6 (7/4) victory over Gilles Muller in the first round of the... |
| Dodig beats Tomic in first round at Memphis Sports News: Memphis, Tennessee: Ivan Dodig of Croatia beat No. 8 seed Bernard Tomic of Australia 5-7, 6-4, 7-6 (8) on Monday in the opening round of the Regions Morgan Keegan... |
| Collierville Development Division gets lessons in communication and listening Collierville chief building inspector Chris Byrd (left) walks through a home under construction with builder John Worley. "In the end, it's still about treating people the way you want to... |
| Accused killers' records shadowed current Memphis charges Gibson's criminal record dates to 2002, when he was charged with stealing a car at age 12. He is now accused of facilitating first-degree murder in perpetration of a felony in the Jan. 20... |
| City Council news: Overton Square plan gets nod and $16.5M for flood retention Developer Bob Loeb's firm expects to spend an estimated $19.2 million on the project, with the city contributing $16.5 million in public money to build a flood-retention basin and a parking... |
| Shelby County Sheriff's Office patrolman suspended on DUI arrest A Shelby County Sheriff's Office patrolman, suspended for failing a random drug test in 2008 and "tricked" into paying for his job in the department in the early '90s, was... |
| Arlington to put school issue before voters At a special called meeting, the Arlington Board of Mayor and Aldermen unanimously approved an ordinance to place the referendum on a ballot in a special election on May... |
| Southaven Mayor Greg Davis faces calmer crowd at aldermen meeting Southaven aldermen said they are waiting on an opinion from the state Attorney General's office about the legality of the two stipends that Mayor Greg Davis still receives as part of his... |
| Sonny Wilson, bartender at Alex's, was Midtown icon Sonny Wilson, who served more than 40 years behind the bar at Alex's Tavern, Memphis' oldest family-owned public house, died Friday at Methodist University Hospital of complications from a... |
| DeSoto County Supervisors OK garbage plan but won't hire lobbyist for radar bill DeSoto County supervisors Tuesday approved changing garbage routes in an effort to streamline, but they balked at the idea of hiring a Jackson consultant to push a bill allowing use of radar by the... |
| Howard Richardson led Memphis unions, worked behind the scenes Howard Richardson began his working life as a bellman at The Peabody in an era when black employees came and went through the back door and when men were sometimes referred to as... |
| Olive Branch seeks hospital zone grants to make way for Methodist Olive Branch officials anticipate about $4 million in road and utility improvements to be made in the area where the new hospital will be built. Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare plans to open a... |
| In brief: Forum will air topic of justice Comments are the sole responsibility of the person posting them. You agree not to post comments that are off topic, defamatory, obscene, abusive, threatening or an invasion of privacy. Violators may... |
| In brief: DeSoto County traffic stop nets meth arrests A traffic stop by DeSoto County sheriff's deputies led to the discovery of chemicals used to make meth and the arrests of two men inside the... |
| Circus clowns deliver fun to Hernando Public Library CROPPED FOR APP M22CLOWNS - February 21, 2012 - Three year old Malik Fitzgerald screams with laughter as he assists the Ambassadors of Laughter, Cherie and Dave (Gregg), with part of their Reading... |
| Mid-South memories: Feb. 22, 2012 T.G.I. Friday's offers outdoor seatingThe "sidewalk cafe" is open at T.G.I. Friday's on Overton Square on Feb. 22, 1980. The business, a combination restaurant, bar and gathering... |
| Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant seeks funding for his staff JACKSON, Miss. -- Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant is requesting an additional $355,531 to cover expenses for his staff through June 30, the final day of the current budget... |
| Bill to freeze Tennessee lawmaker expenses delayed NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A proposal to freeze Tennessee lawmakers' expense reimbursements rates has been delayed in the state Senate amid concerns about rising gas... |
| NBA: Memphis 89, Philadelphia 76 Andre Iguodala added 11 for the Eastern Conference-leading 76ers, who have lost a season-high four straight and are 7-7 on the road. Philadelphia shot 36.5 percent from the field and trailed the... |
| Querrey advances in Memphis Memphis - Sam Querrey advanced to the second round of the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships with a 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory against Alejandro Falla of Colombia on... |
| Gasol, Gay lead Grizzlies past 76ers, 89-76 MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- When the Memphis Grizzlies lost Zach Randolph to a torn ligament on Jan. 1, the question then was whether they could remain a playoff-caliber team in his... |
| Lavish Lifestyle for Mo' Money's Markey Granberry Mo' Money customers continue to wait for refunds. Germantown Police arrested Markey Granberry in 2011. Records reveal co-founder leads lavish lifestyle. (Memphis 2/21/2012) Frustrated, fed... |
| Mayor Faces Fire at Second Meeting Back Mayor appeared at second board meeting since he was asked to retire Aldermen did not follow plan to remove mayors remaining stipends Attorney General will weigh in on, issue before alderman act ... |
| Grandma Fakes Heart Attack to Distract Shooter heart attack to distract him Wesley drove her to the hospital and was later arrested (Memphis 2/21/2012) A grandmother's quick thinking may have saved her life and two others, including a... |
| Passenger Charged With Vehicular Homicide A Nashville woman is charged with vehicular homicide after letting her boyfriend drive her car. The car hit and killed two people. A Tennessee law makes her equally responsible for the crime.... |
| National Briefing | South: Tennessee: Southern Baptists Consider a Name Change Southern Baptist Convention : Great Commission Baptists. The measure will be voted on at the convention’s annual meeting this summer. The denomination’s president, Bryant Wright, formed a... |
| Erakovic advances in Memphis New Zealand's Marina Erakovic booked her spot in the third round of the Memphis International on Tuesday.Erakovic - who is seeded fourth at the event - defeated Russian Evgeniya Rodina 6-3 6-4... |
| Sam Querry rallies to victory in Memphis Sam Querrey advanced to the second round of the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships with a 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory against Alejandro Falla of Colombia on Tuesday.Querrey underwent right elbow surgery... |
| Gametime: Grizzlies vs. 76ers Key Stat of the Night For the second time in as many nights, the Grizzlies earned a one-point victory on the final shot of the game, this time off a Tony Allen tip-in with 5.6 seconds remaining in... |
