Tennessee’s senior Senator ended a Sunday of speculation about where he would stand on the move to fill the vacancy with a written statement Sunday afternoon.

The Shelby County Health Department reported 120 new cases from 2,131 tests. Three new deaths bring the total to 445.

Last year’s 24-hour prayer vigil at Pursuit of God Transformation Center yielded results for the community, said Pastor Ricky Floyd, who believes God will also honor the supplications presented this weekend.

The Washington Football Team’s running back finds himself in an unexpected situation.

Torrey Harris isn’t making his sexuality the focal point of his political campaign, but he would be Tennessee’s first openly LGBT legislator if he defeats veteran Rep. John DeBerry in the race for the House District 90 seat.

Also, a sports talk radio host’s job-costing flub, and Shelby County Schools playing high school football in the spring is a nice idea, but it’s not happening.

Cal Jennings’ fourth goal of the year the lone bright spot in first game under interim coach Ben Pirmann.

Martavius Jones, the Memphis City Council budget committee chairman who oversaw pitches by more than 150 nonprofits seeking a share of $1.95 million, has problems with the way grants are awarded. 

The athletic department cited the COVID-19 outbreak as the reason “in the best interest of the health and safety of our student-athletes to make this decision now.” 

The NBA released the voting results, and now we know who didn’t pick the Memphis Grizzlies star as rookie of the year. 

Speaking to the media for the first time in a week, Ryan Silverfield says the Tigers had a productive practice and elaborated on how the program is handling positive COVID cases.

Even with declines in the poverty rate for Memphis and Shelby County, there is not much movement on who is poor and where they live.

From Sept. 5 to Sept 19, the Health Department reported an average of 148 new coronavirus cases each day. That’s similar to the 146 new-case average from the preceding 14-day period.

Overall, the Shelby County Health Department reports 30,135 coronavirus cases, 442 deaths, and 28,111 cases classified as inactive/recovered. The active case count stands at 1,582, a slight increase from the 1,567 reported Friday.

Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner is forming a civilian committee to offer input on hiring of deputies as part of police reform efforts. 

All 650 respondents were residents of Shelby County and DeSoto County in North Mississippi, spanning more than 40 ZIP codes.

Though initially regarded as the second-tier of talent in a stable of gospel acts led by record producer and DJ Juan Shipp, acts of the JCR Records label are enjoying a revival with the help of a new vinyl reissue.

Michael Dallas throws for three touchdowns and runs for two as Briarcrest improves to 3-2.

The University of Memphis said the tradition of having a live tiger at games “has come to an end.” It seems like the right decision, but it’s still a sad moment for Memphians. 

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Health officials were evasive about why they had made the guidance change in August.

A judge in Washington has dismissed FedEx’s lawsuit challenging enforcement of certain export regulations overseen by the U.S. Commerce Department.

The University of Memphis had claimed it was not bound by local zoning for its plans to partner with a private developer to build student apartment buildings where houses now stand near campus. But the U of M changed its stance.

It has been eight days since football activities were halted because of COVID-19 test results.

Shelby County will offer grants up to $10,000 for limited-service restaurants closed during COVID-19; the application process begins Tuesday.