Also happening this week: Beale Street celebrates B.B. King’s 100th birthday, the city’s first Southern Trans Celebration brings advocacy Downtown.

The Tennessee Supreme Court ruled that it would not stay a trial court’s decision while the City of Memphis appeals a decision in the lawsuit between the city and the Memphis Police Association. 

The broadcast marks Memphis’ first appearance on ABC since Oct. 17, 2020, when the Tigers defeated UCF, 50-49.

Memphis-Shelby County Schools cut teacher vacancies by hundreds compared with this time last year, thanks to a bolstered HR team, an official said. More than 200 new hires hold conditional licenses, which expire in three years.

The Peabody Memphis has completed its latest renovation, a $19 million makeover of the historic hotel’s 464 rooms.

A former FedEx board member suggested President Donald Trump send the National Guard to Memphis.

The Southaven park has a rich history dating to 1969. It was originally built and operated by parents who volunteered their time to create a place for their children to play.

Today’s jigsaw puzzle features a Patrick Lantrip photo of Rowan, a young orangutan born at the Memphis Zoo. 

Memphis area chefs offer favorite food hacks that can turn everyday cooking into something extraordinary.

Are you ready for today’s puzzles?

Backup quarterback Trinidad Chambliss ran for two touchdowns and threw for one to lead Ole Miss to the win in Oxford.

Infielder Cesar Prieto led the offense with a 2-for-4 night. The left-handed hitter hit a double, scored a run and walked in Game 5 of a six-game match with Jacksonville.

Vendors selling all kinds of collectibles also make up a huge part of the Memphis Comic Expo, with everything from vintage toys, posters, books and gaming cards to statues.

The Mississippi State offense was efficient all game. Blake Shapen threw a touchdown pass to Jordan Mosley on the first play of the game and it was all Bulldogs from there.

The Bulldogs (3-0, 1-0 SEC) came from behind three times to beat the Volunteers (2-1, 1-0) for the ninth straight time

After starting with a 3-0 record for the third straight season, Memphis will face one of its biggest tests of the year in a home game against Arkansas on Sept. 20.

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Athlon Sports wrote a story recently that proclaimed The American is having a moment. Well, now it’s the Tigers’ turn to have theirs.

More than 130,000 attendees and 400 vendors were expected for the 37th annual Midtown event. Our photos by Brad Vest capture the fun.

Memphis’ defense holds Troy to 72 yards passing and no offensive scores as Tigers improve to 3-0 with second straight road win over a Sun Belt opponent.

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Box score: Memphis 28, Troy 7

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The Daily Memphian will host a seminar Thursday, Sept. 18, at Memphis Botanic Garden where four small business owners will discuss the road to small business ownership.

To the dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Memphis, its mission begins — but doesn’t end — with data.

Todd Dixon — a nurse, triathlete, Sunday-school teacher, husband and father — died at 54. Now an entire street in East Memphis is flying Chicago Cubs flags in his honor.

Amenities in the gated community will include an 11,000-square-foot club, a 2,000-square-foot fitness center/spa, a 16,000-square-foot pool area, two pickleball courts and other services.

DJ Naylor and Reny Alfonso join Sound Bites podcast host Holly Whitfield to talk about Celtic Crossing reopening, Irish pubs and more. 

Today’s photo is of a mural at Rumba Room in Downtown Memphis and was taken by The Daily Memphian photographer Patrick Lantrip.