Early voting begins Friday, Sept. 15, with a large field of 17 mayoral candidates.

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Wes Smith was murdered in an act of random cruelty. He’ll be buried in Memphis Saturday. The family’s response is to celebrate the remarkable life their son led — and to shower his friends and community with love. 

The Tigers turned the ball over on the last two possessions, but are now 3-0, even after facing Navy’s tough-to-defend triple-option offense on a short week.

Quarterback Seth Henigan had two short touchdown runs and Jaylon Allen and the Tigers’ defense came through with two big series late in the game, as the Tigers improved to 3-0.

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Both victims in a weekend homicide in Collierville were separated from their spouses at the time of the incident.

Six candidates were asked how they would allocate $350 million in state cash between Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and FedExForum. 

Emmitt Martin III made his first court federal court appearance Thursday, Sept. 14, and was arraigned before Magistrate Judge Annie Christoff. 

Nix Fullen ran for 166 yards and scored the only points in a victory over St. Benedict on Sept. 8.

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The renovation is part of the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services’ plan to manage the crisis of placements for youths in foster care or the juvenile justice system.

Decertification process for fellow officer Preston Hemphill was also placed on hold. 

In a mission to “create art with community rather than for it,” Iris Collective will perform a series of pop-up shows at small businesses around the area.

A&R Bar-B-Que just missed the top 10 on The South’s Top 50 Barbecue Joints of 2023 from Southern Living, but the magazine thinks the restaurant’s sandwiches are the best in town.

This week, Mempho brings Americana star Jason Isbell, Al Kapone plays a free show at the Shell and the Cooper-Young Festival is back.

After establishing his food reputation, Guy Fieri expanded his interests, including promoting his Knuckle Sandwich cigars in Lakeland this week.

FedEx has been battling market softness in the face of rising inflation. 

The star Memphis Grizzlies guard is active on social media again after spending some time away.

“Memphis is at a critical juncture. We cannot afford to continue the stagnation. We cannot continue allowing crime, poverty and low educational achievement to define this city.”

Seth Henigan, fifth on the Tigers’ career passing yards leaders list, should be an entertaining watch when Navy comes to town for an ESPN-televised game Thursday night.

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Memories of that first year under Plan Z still linger for those who lived through it. 

Two of the three positions in City Council Super District 9 have incumbents facing one challenger each. 

“Whether it results in a conviction or not, that record can go with you to your grave unless you proactively get it expunged, if you’re eligible to do that. Many, many people are not,” said Josh Spickler, head of Just City.

The Mustangs overcome a slow start against Briarcrest in a match that figures to help both teams down the road.

Representatives from across the region also tackled workforce development, crime overflow from Memphis and charging stations for electric vehicles.