Middle College and Central High join the Tennessee Sports Writers Association’s state rankings this week.

Standouts from Briarcrest, CBHS, Lakeland Prep, Overton and St. George’s are up for consideration this week. Voting ends at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10.

“It will be a slow process, but bears are going to recolonize Middle and West Tennessee,” said the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s black bear coordinator. “You can’t stop it.”

A Republican and an independent candidate are facing off for the GMSD board seat that Angela Griffith is vacating.

Sewer constraints, shifting demand and new mixed‑use projects shape the region’s uneven lodging growth.

The Tennessee Supreme Court refused to admit Marion Griffin to the bar twice, simply because she was a woman. But she didn’t let that stop her. 

The Sow Project’s new meal service covers two needs for the workforce development nonprofit: Finding sustainable ways to generate revenue and preparing students for what comes after the program.

West Tennessee native Valerie June has achieved her dream of touring the country, but her concert at Satellite Music Hall on Sept. 17 brings her back to her Memphis roots once more.

“Bees work for the greater good of the hive ... with communication, teamwork, selflessness, and that’s kind of what we’re wanting to show Memphis,” says Kevin Woods.

The Digital Protection Fund was established to hold money awarded in litigation, such as the Meta settlement, but the debate over how to use it is just beginning. 

After the FBI closed its Memphis field office in 2024, it consolidated the command structure, a move that has been instrumental in the FBI’s involvement with the Memphis Safe Task Force.

Today’s puzzle features artist Jared Small as he unveils outgoing Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ mayoral portrait. Mark Weber took the photo. 

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Beyond the races for state House and state Senate, the Nov. 3 ballot will also affect who goes to Nashville next year to represent the city in the Tennessee legislature.

Memphis Tigers beat writer Frank Bonner II and columnist John Martin react to the Tigers’ 42-24 win over Arkansas State.

Redbirds starting pitcher Mason Molina extends his scoreless streak to 15.0 innings in his last three starts. 

The traditional event is usually an early indicator of who the strong distance runners in the Memphis area might be.

“I haven’t agreed with Cohen on everything. I don’t imagine many people have. But agreement isn’t the standard by which a lifetime of public service should be measured. Service is.”

After rushing for 166 yards in his one season at Southern Miss, Jaylin Carter has already rushed for 280 yards and five touchdowns in his first two games for coach Charles Huff’s Tigers.

A new walking trail in Arlington will highlight some of the historic spots in town.

Sage Memphis — and owner Charles Nwankwo — has been participating in the week for the past five years.

In one of the city’s first suburbs, some homes date back to the 19th century.

MATA unveiled eight of 12 new buses on Sept. 2. Agency officials remain hopeful, as do critics — but the latter still have many questions about reliable service. 

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