The Tigers remained ranked in national polls ahead of showdown with SMU.

Shelby County Health Department reported 183 new cases Sunday bringing the county-wide total to 31,227 since early March.

On Memphis campuses, dozens of international students have deferred their arrival because they could not get visas, a factor of the pandemic and immigration politics.

Research shows Americans’ depression levels have risen during the pandemic while the CDC reports that suicide among young people increased 57% from 2007 to 2018 -- suggesting there is now enhanced risk. 

While the Memphis football team remains on the sideline another week because of positive COVID-19 tests, the Pac-12 says it will start play in November. 

Republican lawmakers such as state Rep. Kevin Vaughan are irritated by a state report about “learning loss” among K-12 students statewide, with schools on inconsistent footing and different health department directives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arlington’s second fire station, meant to open in November or December 2020, won’t be finished until early 2021. For now, the main fire station is overflowing with personnel.

“Leo was a man that accomplished more than most lawyers, yet he was always humble, always willing to help others in need. That he was gracious enough to take time from his busy days to help guide this lawyer on his path when he was young and lost will never be forgotten.”

Cal Jennings, the 23-year-old rookie from Central Florida continues his impressive late-season play as Memphis picks up its third victory of the season over host Charlotte.

From Sept. 12 to Saturday, Shelby County recorded an average of 154 new coronavirus cases a day. In the preceding two weeks, the county averaged 116 new cases a day. 

If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Barrett would become the second Rhodes College graduate to hold a Supreme Court seat. The first, Justice Abe Fortas graduated in 1930 when the school was called Southwestern.

Memphis coach Taylor Jenkins said his new assistants are actively analyzing the NBA playoffs to learn how to take the team to the next level. 

FedExForum will be used as a location to count absentee ballots in the upcoming election. The Memphis Grizzlies are happy to “serve this civic duty for our community.”

Overall, the Shelby County Health Department reports 31,044 coronavirus cases, 454 deaths and 28,954 cases classified as inactive/recovered. The active case count stands at 1,636, a slight increase from the 1,631 reported Friday.

The man accused by activists of pointing a gun at them after a march for Breonna Taylor earlier this week has been arrested and charged.

Heavy equipment is already in position on Broad to start demolishing an old warehouse next month. The work will clear 8.8 acres so vertical construction can start about April on the first, $50 million phase of the 350-unit Link at Broad Apartments.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park recently announced that July 2020 was its busiest month in 23 years, with 1.7 million visitors.

Collierville makes big plays at the right time to pick up second victory.

Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner says the jail’s Direct Response Team made a “regrettable mistake” by displaying e-shields, which can deliver an electric shock, during recent protests outside 201 Poplar. 

The Tigers’ wing is comfortable in the spotlight as one of college basketball’s most high-profile transfers.

Amy Coney Barrett, considered the frontrunner, is currently a member of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. If confirmed, Barrett, 48, would become the Supreme Court’s youngest justice.

A Davidson County chancellor ordered the state Friday to update absentee voting guidelines to make sure voters who live with COVID-vulnerable Tennesseans, as well as caretakers, are aware they can cast absentee ballots this fall.

Davidson County chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle ruled Friday, Sept. 25, the Registry of Election Finance violated Tennessee’s Open Meetings Act with a secret email vote in early April approving a civil penalty settlement for state Rep. Joe Towns of Memphis.

About 18% patients in area ICU beds were either COVID-positive or suspected of having the virus.

Memphis athletics have been severely financially impacted as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic.