The 26-year-old center back played nearly every available minute last season prior to his knee injury in August.

The Panthers’ Amarr Knox had a fine game Tuesday, one of many among area athletes from CBHS, Collierville, Hutchison, Arlington, Covington, Lausanne, Northpoint, Fayette-Ware, FACS, East, MHEA, Germantown, Briarcrest, Overton, Fayette Academy and Hillcrest.

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., plans for 50% of its global pickup and delivery vehicle purchases to be electric by 2025, with plans to reach 100% by 2030. 

Fan votes will account for 50% in determining the game’s starters, while voting from the media and fellow players will make up 25% each. 

The Shelby County Health Department reported 2,661 new cases for Thursday, Jan. 6. 

Also tackled here: questions about Jaren Jackson Jr. and Kiwi culture.

The area is under a winter weather advisory, from early Thursday until Thursday evening, with total snow and sleet accumulations of up to two inches, according to the National Weather Service.

Chris Herrington and Jennifer Biggs discuss the end of 2021 and what’s ahead for 2022 in food.

Brooks and Melton could make their return against the Pistons, but Desmond Bane is unlikely to play.

Authorities issued a warrant for a man they say is wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Young Dolph. A $15,000 reward has been offered by police agencies for information on the whereabouts of Justin Johnson. 

Keeping the ship steady in terms of how the town develops remains a top priority for Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman this year, including strengthening and refining the town’s land use plan and ordinances.

The 31-year-old midfielder is the lone remaining player from the club’s debut season.

Three Collierville High classes were unsupervised Tuesday; the first day back after winter break. The district investigated, and Principal Roger Jones communicated with affected parents.

A new multifamily building planned for 220 S. Claybrook St. could offer more housing options for a growing Medical District. 

Shelby County Health Dept. Director Dr. Michelle Taylor told Shelby County commissioners Wednesday, Jan. 5, that state health officials are also watching the strain on hospitals and public health institutions closely. 

The plaintiffs are taking the city and Memphis River Parks Partnership to court over the $61 million Tom Lee Park redesign.

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Jury trials in Shelby County Criminal Court are suspended through Jan. 28 as COVID cases increase locally. 

The National Weather Service says the Mid-South can expect snow for Thursday, Jan. 6.

Blue Plate Café to close after the death of its owner, Memphis Pizza Café goes to shorter hours due to staffing issues and we’re trying Kind January instead of Dry January. 

Penny Hardaway sure didn’t seem happy after the Tigers staved off Tulsa on Tuesday. Why was the Memphis coach so ticked?

Four players score in double figures as Mustangs get back into the swing of things with impressive road victory.

The Tigers snapped a three-game losing streak against the Golden Hurricane.

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Memphis City Court Judge Tarik Sugarmon will run against incumbent Juvenile Court Judge Dan Michael. Meanwhile, Marcus Mitchell is running for Juvenile Court Clerk County Commissioner Brandon Morrison is running in a new district.

Duren is out with a hip pointer.

Calvin Williams lost much of his support for the appointment when he told council members his 2007 conviction on federal bribery charges was about his refusal to implicate Black elected officials.