The Briarcrest senior was just one touchdown pass short of tying the Shelby-Metro record in a 63-28 victory over Harding (Ark.) Academy.

House Speaker Cameron Sexton will try to reduce the authority of the Shelby County Health Department and five others operating independently, but could run into opposition from others who believe urban areas need autonomy in situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

Residents propose the Crosstown Historic District as a way to protect the character of the 12-block area. 

A federal court has blocked temporarily a state law that forces abortion clinics to tell patients about the potential to “reverse” a medical abortion.

A faith-based solution for Memphians who don’t have transportation to jobs: FedEx Express partners with churches on shuttle buses during peak season at Memphis world hub.

Carlisle Development had planned to preserve the most ornate part of the historic 7 Vance building as part of a plan to build 200-plus apartments there. 

The Tigers' defense looking for a much better showing against SMU this time around.

The animated series creator talks about how she came to work with OWN and what it was like directing voice actors by Zoom. 

The Health Department also reported 78 new coronavirus cases.

The state is expected to get 133,000 of the new COVID tests — which deliver results in minutes, not days — in early October, and 2 million by the end of the year.

As much as fans enjoyed seeing the mascot on game day, Scott Forman calls his time with the Bengal tiger “a privilege.”

Part of Turner Dairy’s plant site next to Overton Square is not zoned for trailer parking or materials storage. So the dairy is seeking zoning variances from the Board of Adjustment.

The Tennessee Court of Appeals struck another blow against Gov. Bill Lee’s Education Savings Account program, Tuesday, Sept. 29, finding the state violated the Constitution with an effort to use public money to send students to private schools.

Leaders of three key Memphis developments - the Fairgrounds, Poplar Plaza, and South City - talk about the scope and status of their projects.

Legislators say Gov. Bill Lee is set to extend an emergency order for the state but remove all business restrictions and limitations on gathering sizes.

Shuttle buses and a pay premium are among FedEx’s plans to adequately staff the FedEx Express world hub in Memphis for upcoming holiday peak season and COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

Parts one and two debuted on Tuesday.

Achiuwa says he’s ready to have an immediate impact in the NBA after tumultuous season.

Owners are still eligible for $2,000 under the original program.

Classes that were approved to start in mid-September among those being invited back.

The Shelby County Health Department reported 71 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, Sept. 29.

Memphis has set a grim milestone with three months to go in 2020, as the city recorded a record-setting 229th homicide for the year with the death of a 12-year-old during a drive-by shooting in the Westwood area Monday night, Sept. 28.

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A set of four ordinances affecting the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the county corrections division advanced through second reading Monday, Sept. 28, at the Shelby County Commission. And the use of electric shields by deputies at a Downtown demonstration last week was part of the commission’s discussion. Final votes are scheduled for Oct. 12.