Tommy Peters was a money man, not a restaurateur, but he loved music and when he met B.B. King, his path changed.

The Greater Memphis Chamber backs forming a commission to explore city-county consolidation but doesn’t have a position yet on whether consolidation would be a good idea. 

In the first of two parts, leading physicians speak to the history of COVID-19, its possible origins, the safety and effectiveness of vaccines, and the the role of masking, among other topics. 

Some Germantown parents are concerned by the suburban school system’s quarantine guidelines. However, Superintendent Jason Manuel said the district is reviewing its measures.

More on punter Joe Doyle’s non-punting day, and Danton Barto to be honored Sept. 18.

The truth is that America has never been a country where everyone just got along and lived in harmony.

Collierville Virtual Academy and Germantown Online Academy of Learning are offering a unique opportunity for students to learn at home. 

Paint Memphis will spend hundreds of dollars applying an anti-graffiti coating on murals vandalized shortly after last year’s event in Uptown. Meanwhile, Paint Memphis 2021 will carry on in South Memphis with a festival on Oct. 9.

The Tennessee Housing Development Agency has spent less than 5% of its federal rental assistance money. In Memphis and Shelby County, where high poverty and low homeownership make the need much more urgent, that number is more than 60%.

Seth Henigan on Saturday became the first true freshman quarterback to start an opener for the Memphis Tigers. And the best part? He didn’t look anything like a true freshman. 

The University of Memphis had 322 rushing yards against Nicholls State, the most since Nov. 23, 2019.

Sept. 4, 2021: University of Memphis (1-0) defeats Nicholls State (0-1) at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.

Memphis scores twice in second-half stoppage time to win season series against arch-rivals in dramatic fashion.

Seth Henigan became the Tigers’ first freshman starting quarterback to open a season, and running back Brandon Thomas had 16 carries for 147 yards and a touchdown. 

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Box score: Memphis, 42; Nicholls State, 17

Tigers had a strong run game in the opener; Can they keep it up?

It’s Labor Day Weekend and you deserve to relax. Rest your eyes on our newest favorite photos, then cast a vote for the best one.

The two leading proponents of forming a consolidation charter commission talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the opposition and hesitancy they are encountering.

Prep Football roundup: Scores, summaries, reports and how the Power 15 fared.

Related story: Germantown edges Whitehaven in Region 8-6A slugfest

Here is a look at some of the key stats and numbers to pay attention to heading into the game against Nicholls State. 

Malik Young scores with 34 seconds left to lift Red Devils in a match-up of two of the state’s top teams.

Related story: Friday prep report: Collierville shuts down Spartans

The pandemic continues and conference realignment does not appear to be going well for the Memphis Tigers. But amid the gloom, there is reason to celebrate. Tiger tailgating is back!

BYU, Cincinnati, UCF and Houston are expected to be officially invited in by Friday.

The temporary restraining order against Gov. Bill Lee requires children to mask in schools. Opting out is not allowed at this time.

State Sen. Katrina Robinson was indicted last year and charged with theft and embezzlement involving government programs and wire fraud.

Shelby County is ordered to enforce its universal mask mandate in all schools.