The most popular election cycle in Shelby County politics moves into high gear Wednesday, Oct. 16, with the start of early voting ahead of the Nov. 5 Election Day.

Officers leaving the force cite various reasons, including better pay and working conditions in other towns. One said, “We’re only reactive there (in Memphis), unfortunately, because crime has ballooned out so big, you can’t be proactive.” 

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Ole Miss was one play away from winning in the waning minutes of regulation, but the game went into overtime and LSU delivered a stunning comeback.

Eighth-ranked Volunteers trailed 10-0 in the third quarter but win in overtime on Dylan Sampson’s 1-yard run.

Memphis 901 FC clinched the club’s fourth consecutive playoff appearance and extended its 13-game home unbeaten run with a 0-0 draw against the Sacramento Republic on Saturday night at AutoZone Park. 

Jaylen Wells, Zach Edey and Jay Huff turned in strong performances as the Grizzlies rested several players in a preseason win over the Chicago Bulls. 

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Box score: Grizzlies 124, Bulls 121

More than 2,000 fans jam the Soundstage at Graceland to hear Riley Keough discuss the book she co-wrote with her famous mom, plus a surprise visit with grandmother Priscilla Presley.

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Chicago Bulls in Chicago.

The Miss. State Bulldogs were overwhelmed by Georgia’s passing game. Next up: State will return home to play No. 15 Texas A&M on Saturday.

The University of Memphis Tigers football team defeated the University of South Florida Bulls at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.

After a week wrought with weather-related drama, the Tigers defeat the Bulls in Orlando.

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Tigers pair with DeAngelo Williams Foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness

The district’s virtual-communications policy limits how far employees can engage with students and sets guidelines on public engagement.

“We are proud and honored to receive this funding, which we hope will be instrumental in retaining newly graduated nurses in areas with nursing and health care gaps,” the dean of UTHSC’s College of Nursing said.

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The Rebels stay on track for a possible playoff berth in Division 2-A.

Every ticket sold to Memphis’ Oct. 19 home football game against North Texas will result in a $5 donation to purchase mammograms for Memphis residents.

Lauren Ashman was hired as executive associate athletic director and senior woman administrator in January 2020 by former athletic director Laird Veatch. She was promoted to the deputy athletic director role in 2023.

Attorneys for Justin Smith and Tadarrius Bean, who remain on bond pending sentencing, asked the federal court to overturn their convictions in documents filed Friday, Oct. 11.

Memphis has the only urban park system in Tennessee to receive accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies.

Transpro’s draft report said ridership has declined 82% since 1991, the system needs 18 more buses to function properly and its current capital project plans are “financially unsustainable.” 

Hutchison’s Catherine Bowie won the individual title at the Sevierville Golf Club. St. Mary’s won their first team championship in eight years.

Anuja Ghorpade, who comes to Memphis from the Albany College of Pharmacy, is a cell and molecular biologist by training. She has helped secure more than $13 million in research funding.

Lakeland Municipal Planning & Design Review Commission has endorsed plans for new business in Town Center, including a pavilion, a gelato stand and 30 townhomes.

The Ducks Unlimited conservation officer had a part in DU putting a record 1 million acres in conservation programs this year. She recently received the Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies lifetime achievement award.