McDermott appeared in 18 games for Memphis, averaging 2.2 points per contest. 

The suburb’s Board of Education approved a bid Tuesday night from Grinder, Taber & Grinder to complete some of the Houston High softball facilities.

We’re talking about masks, because what else? Really, though, wearing them properly could be what keeps our restaurants open. But is it enough to keep our kids safe?

Jaren Jackson Jr. could play this season without an extension in place to prove he is worth a max deal. 

The 2022 NBA draft could be a big day for Penny Hardaway’s group.

There are 8,742 active cases reported in Shelby County.

Developing good timing and chemistry with a quarterback and his receivers is invaluable.

With several new faces in the line-up, Mustangs are still figuring things out. But early returns are promising.

Collierville Schools Board Chairman Wright Cox asked residents Tuesday, Aug. 24, to remember their choices impact everyone.

The most recent data available is from Aug. 13-19, the second week of school.

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By getting the vaccine, you are protecting not only yourself but your family, co-workers and the entire community. You are also helping to ensure that our health care facilities retain the capacity to care for patients who are seriously ill with other disorders.

Memphis fans are on high alert amid hopes the No. 5 player in the class of 2021 will join Jalen Duren on campus.

Houston Middle is seeing the largest number of parents opting out of the Shelby County Health Department mask mandate — with 22% of 834 HMS students receiving parental permission to not mask.

CBRE will handle management and leasing of the 15-story office tower at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Third Street.

Germantown Municipal School District will not fire the educator following its investigation regarding her social media post.

The University of Memphis campus was teeming with activity Monday, Aug. 23, as students returned for in-person learning.

It is offering two hours of administrative leave, per dose, for faculty and staff not yet vaccinated.

David Townsend, who has been with Collierville Police Department for 26 years, became the first officer promoted to the rank of major in the department.

Student fan engagement is part of the reason for the U of M’s new venture. 

The sole question on the Memphis roster right now is the point guard spot, with Alex Lomax and freshman Johnathan Lawson being the two only players who are natural floor generals. Could Emoni Bates help in that area?

A proposed ordinance establishing setback requirements for oil pipelines will advance to a final Shelby County Commission vote next month despite getting only five “yes” votes from commissioners this week.

Register for The Daily Memphian’s Small Business Seminar, a virtual event set for Thursday, Aug. 26, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The county-owned hospital is hiring to reopen 21 beds with $2 million in city funding approved last week. The county funding will also help over the next 13 weeks as Regional One competes with other hospital systems across the country to hire skilled health care workers to meet the demand from the latest COVID surge.

Dakota Cunningham, Claire Todd win at FCA Tournament.

During the spring budget season, the commission opted for the one-time bonuses over a pay raise proposed by County Mayor Lee Harris. But after the fiscal year started, the move began to grant the pay raises as well as bonuses.