You can’t blame Associated Press voters for leaving the Tigers out of the preseason poll. The program has a recent history of underachieving. This is the year to flip that around. 

The latest hiccup is a higher-than-expected contract for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center to run the county’s forensic center for the region, with the county dipping into its reserves for the difference. 

The Germantown Board of Mayor and Alderman approved a resolution urging Gov. Bill Lee to implement a statewide mask mandate. It also approved outline plans for two subdivisions that total 90 homes. 

Leaders urge citizens to take part in Unity Walk Against Gun Violence Saturday, Nov. 14. 

The brewery already has installed “state of the art” brewing systems and plans to open this winter behind the Rec Room at 584 Tillman St. this winter.

Extra Space Storage bought $300 million of Jernigan Capital preferred shares, gaining control of 37 properties as Jernigan was bought by private equity firm NexPoint Advisors.

There could be a shortage of teachers and monitors in January if survey results reflect what association leaders are hearing. 

In Shelby County, 331,167 people have been tested for coronavirus; 12% of them have received a positive result.

By the third week in November, Pfizer expects it will have the final data required to apply to the FDA for emergency-use authorization.

As the numbers tick up, Memphis and four other municipalities see similar trajectories.

A sampling of businesses in the Memphis construction sector shows revenues down because of COVID-19 and businesses concerned about lining up projects for next year and beyond.

The comeback win against the Bulls couldn’t have happened without two receivers and a tight end back in form.

History suggests it’s highly unlikely, but the former Grizzlies player predicts Ja Morant could be the magnet Memphis needs to eventually attract a free agent star. 

Shelby County reported 376 COVID-19 cases after more than 5,000 tests. The newly reported data comes one day after 17 cases were reported. Data entry has not caught up to an IT upgrade Tennessee Department of Health made last weekend.

Dana James Mwangi, founder of Cheers Creative, which provides brand design, logo development and website services, is the Grow with Google Digital coach for Memphis. 

Homicides involving children are on the rise, and community leaders are looking for answers.

Volunteers and a small staff have been serving morning meals for eight years at the Ozanam Center, 1306 Monroe Ave. Now the Catholic lay organization plans to work with Room In The Inn to shelter homeless women and children each night.

The wait is nearly over for BPACC after receiving approval from the Shelby County Health Department to return in 2021. Its abbreviated winter 2021 season, including 11 performances, is slated to begin Jan. 16, with the first show “Linda Ronstadt Experience.” 

Two years ago, Germantown residents opposed to the direction of Mike Palazzolo’s administration came close to removing the mayor through the candidacy of Alderman John Barzizza.

“I sought this office to restore the soul of America,” 77-year-old Biden said in a Saturday night victory speech not far from his Delaware home.