The Boy Scouts of America began accepting girls in 2019 and this achievement is historic.

Former Melrose High coach and close friend of Penny Hardaway joins the Tigers on a one-year contract.

Known to friends as “Jack,” Jones served as publisher of The Daily News for 34 years, the same publication his family has owned and operated for 134 years. He was also known for starting a basketball camp and for his philanthropic efforts.

JoJo Dorceus and Rodney Owens were among the stars on defense. 

The move means the Grizzlies will need to waive or trade a player to make room on the roster. Memphis signed De’Anthony Melton and John Konchar to four-year deals on Saturday.

The Tigers’ final three games of the season were reshuffled to get the Midshipmen back on the schedule. The Tigers (5-2, 3-2 AAC) and Midshipmen (3-4, 3-2) were originally scheduled to play Nov. 14, but the game was postponed because of COVID-19 cases at Navy.

On Monday, new directives from the Shelby County Health Department go into effect and put new restrictions on businesses.

The new owner is filling the place with antiques to open a shop. And instead of running from the building’s X-rated past, he may “lean into it.” But don’t worry, the idea involves whimsical branding, not adult entertainment.

MemFeast, the annual Thanksgiving dinner for the homeless and those in need, had to change the way it distributes meals because of the pandemic. Six churches will serve meals from food trucks in their parking lots.

Soak up the beauty of a crisp autumn day through photos of Mid-South scenes including Overton Park in Midtown, Links at Galloway and Shelby Farms Park in East Memphis, and Martin Luther King Jr. Riverside Park in South Memphis.

First game of the year isn’t perfect but Brothers coach Bubba Luckett finds a lot to like.

It wasn’t the biggest win of the season for Memphis football. But it was a joyous day just the same.

The Tigers’ rushing production has been anemic, but the emergence of Weaver, Kylan Watkins and Asa Martin could prove a turning point.

It was another typical, uneasy first half for the Tigers, but Austin helped them break down the wall.
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Since Nov. 7 the Health Department reported 401 new cases and 4,312 test results a day with a 9.3% positivity rate. This span included three of the four highest daily increases in COVID cases since the first case was reported in March.

It’s just the second time Memphis and Stephen F. Austin have faced other; the othe matchup was in 1959.

With all 15 roster spots filled on guaranteed deals, the team would have to trade or waive if it wants to add a player.

Overall, the Health Department has reported 44,659 total coronavirus cases and 630 deaths, classifying 40,274 cases as inactive/recovered. Active cases in Shelby County stand at 3,755, a decrease from the 3,942 reported Friday.

In its Building Blocks program, JA partners with Shelby County Schools to offer a 40-part video series and curriculum guides to introduce students to local entrepreneurs.

Implanted device to stimulate nerves lessens or stops chronic nerve pain even after it has been removed. 

Team effort sends Panthers into semis for the first time in 21 years.

The Grizzlies rookie is ready to add offensive versatility to his game. 

Veteran team looking to return to state after losing in the semifinals last season.

No businesses will close in new health directive, but restaurants will see a new curfew and diners will face new masking rules.

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Houston High earned Germantown the top ACT scores in the state. At 25.6, the composite average is slightly below what the district saw in the 2018-19 school year.