Memphis is reeling from turnovers and penalties the past two games, and Tulsa has one win this season.

Analytics have made fourth-down conversions more common making it even more difficult for the Memphis defense to get off the field. 

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Citing the risk of losing TDOT funding if there are further delays, Lakeland officials are moving on with the New Canada Road project, and will decide on a connection to Laurel Hill Drive later.

The lawsuit, filed in federal civil court, in Tennessee’s Middle District, alleges the scheme between Methodist and West Cancer executives cost Medicare and Medicaid more than $800 million in fraudulent payments. 

Lee and Schwinn gave few details about whether or how much the state would increase funding for schools. But Lee said he suspects the state will increase funding, and will have the proposal ready for the state legislature when it meets in January.

Robots and businesses — especially logistics companies like FedEx — will converge in Memphis Oct. 12-14 at the Autonomous Mobile Robots & Logistics Conference.

‘Dancing with the Stars’ kicks into high gear on the exact type of DanceFloor USA cushioned, beech wood boards used at Benji Smith’s East Memphis dance studio. 

Songs from Kapone’s episode will show the progression of his career while interview clips will tell the story behind the lyrics.

Donovan Mathena’s scoop and score gets Dragons going against Houston.

Desmond Bane continued his strong start to the preseason with a team-high 19 points. 

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Artist Theaster Gates talked Thursday about the installation having the same impact “The Bean” and the Tamir Rice Pavilion – both in Chicago – have had with the public finding the ultimate uses for them to make them destinations.

Shelby County Schools is revisiting the idea of a “peace force,” an internal police department reporting directly to the district, following last week’s shooting at Cummings K-8 Optional School.

Various factors have kept the two from developing their rhythm together. Now is the time to see if their games mesh.

Standout junior honored after leading team to a victory over MUS.

Memphis Health Center aims to use its new mobile health clinic to travel through ZIP codes that are flagged by the Shelby County Health Department for having the lowest COVID-19 testing numbers and highest positive test rates.

Shelby County Schools has announced that employees can receive up to 10 consecutive days of paid sick leave while in isolation following a positive COVID-19 test. 

The Grizzlies, like everyone else, will have to wait to see what comes of the legal proceedings. 

On Thursday, Collierville police released an outline of events from the Kroger shooting two weeks ago.

Northpoint Christian School and Middle College High School boast the area’s top offense and defense this week.

The county clerk is appealing for a county audit of how her office is funded a week after the Tennessee Comptroller ended a similar investigation, saying he found no evidence of fraud and that revenue in Halbert’s office was going where it was supposed to go.

Lausanne maintains its hold on the top spot after last week’s victory over ECS.

The next step for Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn “CJ” Davis is creating a strategic plan best utilizing the department’s current resources and ultimately leads to crime reduction – and a safer city.

The Shelby County Health Department is giving Pfizer doses at its offices at 814 Jefferson.

If you’re looking for a festival to attend, there’s probably one to your liking happening in Memphis this weekend.