Tennessee has been under a governor-issued emergency declaration since pandemic began.

Shelby County Schools reported 68 new COVID-19 cases among students and 20 new cases among staff at its public and charter schools this week. 

“Celebrating first holidays when your baby is in the hospital is difficult, and we want to provide some normalcy to families by having a little fun with these costumes,” said a Regional One spokesperson.

Cammy Abernathy, dean of the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida, is one of three finalists for the University of Memphis presidency, according to a statement posted to the university’s website. She will visit the campus Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Morant’s drive to be an All-Star is off to a fantastic start as the Grizzlies return from a tough West Coast trip.

Three of the four Tigers who missed the season’s first exhibition game for various reasons will be on the court against Lane.

The Maxine A. Smith University Center commemorates the civil rights activist’s efforts to desegregate schools and universities in Memphis. 

The similarly made Moderna vaccine also is being studied in young children, and both Pfizer and Moderna also are testing shots for babies and preschoolers.

A Halloween edition of what Memphians are saying and what’s being said about Memphis on social media this week.

The bill amending the Health Department’s power is headed to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk.

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Morant makes the magic happen in multiple ways. 

Because the development team received a 20-year PILOT earlier this year, the Design Review Board is required to approve new construction. 

Coach Ryan Silverfield was the guest speaker at the Touchdown Club of Memphis meeting on Thursday, Oct.28. 

As the Shelby County Commission nears a final vote on a new set of district lines, here is how to find out what commission district you live in, who is your commissioner and whose district you might be in depending on which map the commission approves at its Monday, Nov. 1, session.

Morant “woke up” in the third quarter, finishing with 30 points, seven rebounds, five assists and four steals as the Grizzlies rallied from a 19-point deficit.

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Sophomore scores twice in each half to set up a Saturday meeting with the nation’s No. 1 team.

The bill would give the Tennessee health commissioner the authority to determine uniform quarantine guidelines for the state and appoint county health directors.

The Tigers hosted a number of prospects during a spectacular Memphis Madness. 

Sophomore Jordan Bell will be leading Munford against Central, the winner of which will be a No. 1 seed in the playoffs.

The statue of Larry Finch was a long time coming — but it arrived just in time. 

MAHS continues to dominate on defense.

Tennessee’s state veterinarian reminds horse owners to protect their animals from West Nile Virus after a horse in Weakley County that contracted the disease had to be euthanized.

The Dragons could cap the second 10-0 regular season in school history with a victory over Arlington on Friday.

Memphis vegans will have two special dining opportunities this weekend.