Here are this week’s high school football statistical leaders for TSSAA teams in the Daily Memphian coverage area.

“Suggesting that school choice programs drain public schools is misleading and distracts from the real conversation we should be having — how do we give every child in Tennessee access to a high-quality education, regardless of ZIP code, income or circumstance?”

“By failing to address the underlying problems that put so many people to jail in the first place, Shelby County will be doomed to revisit these problems again and again.”

Last month, Collierville changed its beer laws for the first time in more than 40 years. Now two more liquor stores are seeking the town’s approval.

“When President Donald Trump announced Monday, Sept. 15, federal troops will now be deployed to the streets of Memphis, the cheerleading by Tennessee’s top three elected officials ... seemed much more concerned with revealing no trace of daylight between themselves and Trump.”

Coffee and pastries will mix with potential cat adoptions in a novel new business slated to open in Southaven later this year.

Today’s jigsaw puzzle features a photo of a viral streamer’s trip to Memphis.

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Memphis jumped out to a 3-0 lead first inning on a string of five singles. All nine Memphis starters reached safely.

Last year’s Class AAA state champions took some hits early. But Mustangs coach David Wolff likes what his team is maturing into.

Wesley Wright won’t run for Shelby County Commission, but is still eligible for either Lakeland commissioner or mayor under the suburb’s two-term limit for Board of Commission members.

Jeremiah Jordan grew up with dreams of playing high-level football in his hometown. Last year, he played NCAA Division II football; this week, he’ll start for the Tigers on the biggest stage of his career.

When receiver Cortez Braham Jr. was deciding on which school to transfer to, Brendon Lewis’ pitch was simple: Choose the team with the quarterback you already know. 

MahJ Squad 901 started meeting for weekly games years ago, making every fourth meeting a luncheon that started by checking out one of Biggs’ recommendations. 

U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., asked FBI Director Kash Patel about the Memphis Safe Task Force, which President Donald Trump established Monday.

See The Daily Memphian’s full coverage of the Memphis Safe Task Force 

Walker and Ann Uhlhorn had a love that endured for 65 years, even though he often found himself making the bed because she beat him — again — on the golf course.

The solar panel project is expected to include up to 100 megawatts, possibly more. 

The Daily Memphian hosted a booth at the event, talking to community members and giving out swag. Did you see us?

The Tennessee Supreme Court had initially stayed the ruling while the case worked its way through the appellate court.

Teams get Week 5 kicked off with a Thursday night contest at Rhodes College.

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County Commissioners got their first look at two resolutions offering different responses to the coming deployment of National Guard troops to the city. 

John Mellencamp, Martina McBride and Eric Gales will honor inductees at the Memphis Music Hall of Fame ceremony on Sept. 25.

Briarcrest moves up four spots following a big win over Nashville Father Ryan. Arlington, meanwhile, debuts ahead of Friday’s region opener against No. 6 Collierville.

Months after Tennessee launched its first statewide voucher program, the Tennessee Department of Education won’t say how many students are using it to attend private school.