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In this Friday, Sept. 27, 2019 photo, Memphis mayoral candidate Willie Herenton poses by a campaign sign on in Memphis, Tenn. Herenton is running against several candidates in the race. (AP Photo/Adrian Sainz)

3-way battle for Memphis mayor marked by bitter conflicts

By ADRIAN SAINZ - Associated Press

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, the No. 2 pick overall in the NBA draft, poses during the team's NBA basketball media day Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Revamped and youthful Memphis Grizzlies ready to get to work

By TERESA M. WALKER - Associated Press

Memphis quarterback Brady White throws the ball past Navy's Jacob Springer during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, in Memphis Tenn. (Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal via AP)

Memphis remains undefeated with a 35-23 win over Navy

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Correction: Navy-Memphis Preview story

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Navy quarterback Malcolm Perry throws the ball against East Carolina during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Navy, Memphis meet in showdown of American unbeatens

By Clay Bailey - Associated Press

Tennessee man sues after surviving police shooting

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An ambulance leaves the scene shooting in Memphis, Tenn., on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019. Officials say two deputies have been injured and a suspect has died in the shooting. (AP Photo/Adrian Sainz)

Tennessee officials: 2 deputies injured, suspect shot dead

By ADRIAN SAINZ - Associated Press

Memphis rolls past South Alabama 42-6, 2 RBs break 100 yards

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In this Aug. 17, 2019 photo, students pair up to start practicing takedown combinations at Stardust Jiu Jitsu in Memphis, Tenn. (Ariel Cobbert/The Commercial Appeal via AP)

In a jiu-jitsu studio, kids grapple with insecurity

By MICAELA A WATTS and The Commercial Appeal - Associated Press

White, Gainwell, defense lead Memphis over Southern 55-24

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Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) throws a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Memphis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Ole Miss, Arkansas preparing for another competitive game

By BRIAN RIPPEE - Associated Press

Son of founder of The Rendezvous BBQ joint in Memphis dies

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Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt watches from the sideline in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia State, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Bottoming out: SEC’s top teams roll, other squads struggle

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 1, 2019, file photo, Mississippi offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez talks during Mississippi's Media Day at the Manning Center in Oxford, Miss. The arrival of new offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez and the return of 1,000-yard rusher Scottie Phillips raised hope that Mississippi could have a potent rushing attack this year, but the Rebels gained less than 2 1/2 yards per carry in a season-opening loss to Memphis. Mississippi believes the lessons it learned can help boost the running game the rest of the year. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)

Ole Miss seeking better production from rushing attack

By BRIAN RIPPEE - Associated Press

Memphis running back Kenneth Gainwell (19) carries the ball against Mississippi linebacker MoMo Sanogo (46) and defensive back C.J. Miller (8) in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)

Taylor’s running, Huff’s safety help Memphis beat Ole Miss

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 6, 2019, file photo, Mississippi offensive coordinator Rich Rodriguez gestures before the Grove Bowl spring NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi has a new offensive coordinator in Rich Rodriguez and a new starting quarterback in Matt Corral as the Rebels adjust to life without second-round draft picks A.J. Brown and D.K. Metcalf catching passes. The new-look offense faces a tough early test as Ole Miss opens the season at Memphis. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP, File)

Opener between Ole Miss-Memphis last in current contract

By CLAY BAILEY - Associated Press

Warehouse plan could bring 1,000 jobs to Tennessee city

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FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Memphis quarterback Brady White warms up before an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, in Memphis, Tenn. Brady White has two seasons of eligibility remaining, yet he already has earned his master's degree. White now is working toward his doctorate while leading Memphis into its season opener Saturday against Mississippi. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)

Memphis’ White working toward doctorate while playing QB

By STEVE MEGARGEE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019, file photo, Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral speaks during a media day interview in Oxford, Miss. Mississippi has a new offensive coordinator in Rich Rodriguez and a new starting quarterback in Matt Corral as the Rebels adjust to life without second-round draft picks A.J. Brown and D.K. Metcalf catching passes. The new-look offense faces a tough early test as Ole Miss opens the season at Memphis. (AP Photo/Thomas Graning, File)

Ole Miss will showcase new-look offense in opener vs Memphis

By BRIAN RIPPEE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2019, file photo, Alabama's Najee Harris reaches for the end zone during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, in Santa Clara, Calif. Najee Harris has been a presence in Alabama’s backfield pretty much since he arrived as one of the nation’s top recruits. Now, he's finally the lead runner. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Analysis: Clemson, ‘Bama, Ohio St and … Washington to CFP

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press