The Commercial Appeal (2007-Current)

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Restaurant Review

Ceremony / St. Agnes Girls Go for Gold -- Gold Class Rings, That Is - Some Are Family Heirlooms

An excited group of juniors from St. Agnes Academy, their relatives and teachers, all totaling 229, poured into Jim's Place East for an after-celebration following the school's Ring Ceremony held at St. Louis Church. This year marked the 19th time St. Agnes has named Jim's Place as its restaurant of choice. "We look forward to coming to Jim's Place each year," said St. Agnes Theology Department chairman Betty Pate.

Police Report

South Memphis Police identify shooting victim

Mid-South Memories - New I-40 Facts

March 13 25 years ago: 1984

Midday Music

In Brief

WASHINGTON Lawmakers ask for rural focus

Jail (Spring) Break -- Students Opt for Cold Reality Instead of Hot Beach Parties

Spending a week in the slammer might be a typical college student's idea of a spring break gone terribly wrong. But there are no wasted, Internet-worthy mugshots for 14 University of Florida students who are volunteering this week in the Shelby County Jail.

3 Apply to Be Scs Superintendent -- Deadline Today; Interviews Begin March 25

Today's the deadline to apply to be the top boss of Shelby County Schools. As of Thursday, three people had applied for the position, said school board chairman David Pickler, who did not give their names.

City Issues Furniture Bids -- Councilman Urges Frugality Amid Shortfall [Corrected 03/16/09]

Even though Memphis officials have acknowledged for months that the city's fiscal situation is dire and likely to get worse, a review of bids issued by the city over the last six months shows it is business as usual for some city directors and officials looking for office furniture. The bids, posted on the city's Web site, offer only vague descriptions of the items and no prices.

Mayor Looks to Head Off Crime -- Wharton's Plan Targets Juveniles, Big Offenders

NASHVILLE - Shelby County Mayor A C Wharton has urged the county's state legislators to back his efforts to crack down on young offenders caught carrying guns and on the worst offenders by allowing judges to hold them in jail before trial. The mayor is seeking state legislation to allow General Sessions Court judges to retain jurisdiction of a case beyond 11 months and 29 days so they can work through counseling and other measures with young offenders caught with guns and try to head off a li...

Briefs

Hands of Hope The Exchange Club Family Center's inaugural "Hands of Hope" auction party is set for March 28 at the Memphis Botanic Garden. The event will kick off at 6:30 p.m. and will include silent and live auctions, live music and dancing.

In Brief

Shelby County Some appraisals show increases

Deaths - Friday, March 13, 2009

SHELBY COUNTY Ables, Vernice Elaine