Two federal judges ruled Friday that the government must continue to fund the nation’s biggest food aid program despite the shutdown, but local food banks are wary.

The Bearden Bulldogs win fourth title in five years thanks to a goal early in the second overtime period in the state AAA Championship in Chattanooga.

A law enforcement officer shot a person in Cordova Friday, Oct. 31, after an apparent robbery and shooting at a nearby business, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

“I did come into this week way more excited (than I am now) — (with the) understanding that we’ve been practicing against one another, and I’ve been seeing some really good things,” Memphis coach Penny Hardaway said after a preseason loss to Auburn.

According to the complaint, there is probable cause for charges of child sexual exploitation and sending obscene materials to minors.

The incident happened in the University of Memphis area Thursday night, officials said.

Bartlett became the latest suburb to put term limits on its elected officials, holding them to a trio of four-year terms.

Breathe. These games don’t count (thank heavens), and don’t even necessarily have to mean anything.

The raise comes after the Young administration and Memphis City Council gave all employees a 3% raise at the start of the fiscal year in July.

Also, Abner’s on South White Station Road and Poplar Avenue has closed, and Non-Vintage Wine Bar will soon join it.

After Raven & Lily closed in Collierville, the landlord decided to sell the space, and it was purchased by a local veternarian.

As the air chills and the leaves begin to fall, Irish Network Memphis is kicking off its first-ever Samhain Festival.

These sudokus are all treats, no tricks.

Are you a Wordle fan? Try WordRow, a similar game. It’s free to play.

This jigsaw puzzle is a photo of the fried calamari at Tonica in Downtown Memphis, which was taken by business reporter Sophia Surrett.

The Jaguars finished the regular season 10-0 with a 34-8 rout of Germantown in front of a sold-out crowd on Thursday at Ken Netherland Stadium.

Memphis shot just 36.8% (21-of-57) from the floor and 20% (4-of-20) from 3-point range, had more turnovers (23) than made field goals (21) and allowed Auburn to score 38 points in the paint.

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This week’s memo says the Justice Department asked for 20 lawyers to help support its offices in Memphis, where the National Guard has been deployed by President Donald Trump.

City gives $500,000 to help provide food after federal government shutdown cancels or delays SNAP benefits for November

Sarah Schmiedicke’s penalty and fine goalkeeping from Riley Stooksbury end ECS’ two-year reign.

Anden Quinn set the Shelby-Metro season reception mark in a playoff-clinching victory over Craigmont.

The Memphis Safe Task Force is a month old. The federal law enforcement surge has impacted local crime rates but also strained parts of the local justice system many don’t ever see.

At its first leadership summit, Memphis Challenge announced grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to six local businesses.

Mill closings and the implementation of the company’s multiyear 80/20 strategic plan also contributed to the losses, CEO Andy Silvernail said during an earnings call.

Cequita Monique is a jazz singer as well as the founder of the First Sunday Jazz Jam Pop Up Series.