Asa Martin’s versatility has always helped the Tigers in the back end of the season. Memphis could use that extra production during this tough three-game stretch. 

The agencies had assistance from nearly 100 adult civilian volunteers who acted out the roles of students, parents, teachers and patients during the drill. 

Rep. David Kustoff spoke in Arlington on Wednesday focusing on the Biden administration and hopes that the Republicans have a strong showing in the mid-term elections.

High school statistical leaders and standings are through games of Week 8.

FedEx Logistics hosted about 30 MSCS students for the FedEx Logistics Academy at its global headquarters at the former Gibson Guitar factory Downtown. 

Rentokil will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “RTO.”

The 20th edition of Memphis’ all-star game takes place Dec. 10 at MUS.

The alleged survivors listed in the newest suits, one male and two females, are represented by civil rights attorneys Bakari Sellers, Jessica Fickling, and Alexandra Benevento. The plaintiffs join the other seven female and two male accusers listed in the initial suit filed in South Carolina. 

Six more years of Penny Hardaway? Yes, it’s true. Hardaway signed a new deal with Memphis that runs through 2028. Here’s what it means.

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Memphis Food & Wine Festival is back on Saturday, and if you take a few minutes to make a plan when you walk in the gate, you’ll find you can get to every tent you want and have an even better time.

Fans can buy apparel of their favorite Memphis football player and a percentage of sales goes straight to the athlete. 

Bartlett recognized long-time chief administrative officer Mark Brown by naming a popular park for him.

FedEx is stepping back from the research and development program for a same-day bot to prioritize several nearer-term opportunities.

Artisent Floors, ALLMemphis, Pickering Firm Inc. and Marx-Bensdorf Realtors announce promotions and additions.

Riley Stooksbury preserves victory in penalty shootout, sending Gryphons into Thursday’s region tournament final.

Desmond Bane was efficient with 33 points on 61% shooting, but the rest of the Grizzlies struggled to make shots in the preseason loss to Orlando. 

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An outline for the working group that could suggest deeper changes in the boundaries of council districts ahead of the 2023 elections started to form Tuesday, Oct. 11.

The council has unusual back-to-back meetings this week and next week, which might have been a factor in delaying what could be a standoff over the appointment for another week.

Jason Martin also said he supports legalizing and taxing marijuana.

A nonbinding resolution asks the Shelby County Commission, which funds the county-owned hospital, to pressure the hospital to allow counselors to approach crime victims.

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Bronny James, the son of future Hall-of-Famer LeBron James and a four-star recruit in the 2023 class, will play in the Mid-South Basketball Classic on Oct. 22 at Collierville High School’s MTM Fieldhouse.

The four groups will work with local and national leaders on the respective issues and provide recommendations to Mulroy. 

On Tuesday, Oct. 11, the Center City Revenue Finance Corp. approved a 12-year PILOT for the $46.6 million Vic on Union development in the Medical District and provided updates on the Dream Hotel project. 

Of the 126 individuals identified as most at-risk for gun violence since July, the program has successfully referred 12 individuals for intervention services. 

Olive Branch has a list of improvements it hopes to make such as paving and infrastructure work, improvements that could run up to $25 million.