Saints end the season with a 40-3 record.

The quarterback has turned things up several notches during his team’s four-game winning streak, with help from D’Juan Murray, who leads a veteran offensive line, and receivers Curtis Owens and Chris Bailey .

The Tennessee Department of Education is hosting a series of town halls, including one at the National Civil Rights Museum next week, to invite the public to give input for their review of the public education funding strategy. 

Partnership for a Healthier America will work with Shelby County Schools to provide fresh fruits and vegetables weekly to families participating in the program. Family members will receive at least two servings of produce per day. 

Memphis International Airport reported a September spike in travelers over the same month a year ago, and officials warn Memphians to expect crowds on peak days, Nov. 24-29.

Lynx are now 7-0 following a victory over St. George’s last week.

Simmons Bank, which is acquiring the rights to rename the venue, has decided to switch out one word.

Tennessee’s two Republican senators voted against the procedural motion this week that would have brought a Democratic voting rights bill to the Senate floor for a vote.

More than 30 individual and team categories listed through games of Week 9.

The Germantown Plaza shopping center will soon get new occupants to replace the former Bed Bath & Beyond and Shelby County Clerk’s office locations.

The business’ owner is requesting a $30,000 Retail Tenant Improvement (TI) Grant to move to 121 S. Main. 

First Horizon Foundation announced $1 million dollars toward the creation of Big River Park, a conservation effort along the Mississippi River between the Hernando DeSoto bridge and Big River Crossing on the Harahan Bridge. 

The majority of COVID-19 vaccination doses being given in Shelby County now are third doses, Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Michelle Taylor said Thursday.

Otis Sanford: “...while Powell never sought the office himself, he had tremendous influence with voters during tough presidential election years.”

This week’s listing of events is burning hot with Earth, Wind & Fire, Art on Fire, Indie Memphis Film Festival, Spree Wilson and more.

The American Athletic Conference, with the addition of six Conference USA members, now has an eastern toehold with Charlotte. 

Vaccinations will be provided at locations families trust, including schools, community-based sites, 25,000 doctors’ offices, plus dozens of children’s hospitals and thousands of pharmacies.

By the time Ja Morant was finished for the evening, fans at FedExForum were chanting, “MVP! MVP!” On this night, Morant looked like a true superstar. The new season could be a whole lot of fun. 

Ja Morant had two highlights that were facilitated by the second- and third-leading scorers of the game. And following protocols to see their exploits posed relatively little trouble.

Mourners gathered at Lewis-Davis Park in Orange Mound Wednesday evening, Oct. 20, to honor Demetria Dortch, one of the victims of the shooting at the East Lamar Carrier Annex on Oct. 12.

Ja Morant started the season in heroic form with 37 points, six assists, six rebounds and some jaw-dropping highlights.

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Saints have a chance to become the only team in Shelby County history to win four straight titles.