20% of children in global cancer registry developed serious disease; in 4% of cases, COVID was fatal. 

The director of Hospitality Hub and the head of its fundraising and awareness partner Dragonfly talked on “Behind The Headlines” about the decision to move away from the tent cities and encampments that are part of the approach to homelessness in other cities.

Brighton and Northpoint Christian combine for 143 points in Friday’s wildest game. Brighton prevailed 74-69.

Developer Franklin Haney’s plan to buy the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant and sell the electric power it generated to Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division started the ongoing exploration of MLGW possibly leaving the Tennessee Valley Authority.

Veteran Cody Cropper has experience in England and MLS.

A class-action lawsuit filed today alleges disabled students can’t get a proper education without universal masking to slow the spread of COVID-19, and therefore that Lee’s order is unlawful.

Happy Emoni Bates week, Tigers fans. 

The opt-out order on masks is one of many times in recent years that the state government has preempted local governments, negating laws passed by mayors and city and county councils.

The Lake District continues to announce new tenants as the massive mixed-use development off the main junction for Interstate 40 at Lakeland takes shape.

Less than three weeks into the 2021-22 school year, Bartlett City Schools is updating its COVID-19 protocols as the district adapts to the pandemic’s changing landscape.

Ja Morant wants to know what color he should dye his hair, so he asked Instagram. 

New order also gives details on who is eligible for boosters now and will be in September.

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves talked about the pandemic Thursday, Aug. 26, at a re-election fundraiser in Shelby County held at a replica of the Mississippi governor’s mansion. 

Gwinnett comes to town for the season opener and the first of 24 games between the two teams.

Warriors battle through cramps to outlast improving Spartans.

Future Memphis Tiger is the only golfer to break par Thursday at Windyke.

MAHS senior Charles Perkins recovered three fumbles in last week’s opener, leading to a 60-0 victory over MASE.

The TSBDC has more than 50 partner resources that are free or discounted is currently giving a limited amount of free Shopify licenses to help businesses build their online presence.

Federal suit filed in Memphis late Thursday afternoon. 

You can get a Jaren Jackson Jr. bobblehead for $10 and update your Growl Towel collection — “GRZ NXT GEN,” Ya Hear Me!,” etc. — on the cheap, at a buck a pop. All proceeds from this one-day sale go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

“All our leaders around the state and region understand the connection between rising case counts and bans on masking,” mayor says.

Tipton-Rosemark’s football coaches couldn’t believe Tyler Byrd showed up on the field, or his five touchdowns in his first game since ninth grade.

Germantown, Munford and ECS lost in their games.

Freelancer Ziggy Mack shot these photos of FedEx loading planes with aid to alleviate the suffering on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021.