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It’s September, and the Memphis Tigers football program looks to build on last year’s impressive season. But did you know several former Tigers are NFL stars? You might recognize these names:

With school back in session, many families deal with the sniffles that accompany having children. A health savings account from Fidelity Bank can help you better prepare for unexpected medical expenses. An HSA can be used only if you have a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) — generally any health plan with a deductible of at least $1,350 for an individual or $2,700 for a family.

A recent USDA study shows that for every dollar Americans spend on food, only 7.8 cents goes to farmers, their lowest share since 1993. Another important metric: For the first time, over half of all consumer food dollars are spent at restaurants.

This fall, a nonprofit daily news source will be launching that President Eric Barnes hopes raises the bar for journalism in Memphis.

If you want to try a smart device to upgrade your home, I would suggest a smart lock. The smart lock is practical and easy-to-use, as most versions connect to an app you can access on your phone.

Are you having a stressful day at work that just doesn’t seem to end? We have one simple cure for you: Just smile. Spiritual leaders, psychologists and neuroscientists agree that a simple act of smiling can change your attitude and the world around you.

The in-store shopping experience is antiquated and inefficient, especially for today’s busy and informed customer. That’s why Clu Technologies is creating a b2b retail solution that puts shoppers in control by allowing them to access the information they need using touchscreen LED devices.

Enjoy cool cocktails, fun music and gorgeous sunsets from one of the city’s best rooftop bars when you party at iconic The Peabody Memphis.

Drive through Downtown Memphis on a given morning, and you’re likely to find dozens of homeless locals lined up, hoping to be chosen for the Hospitality Hub’s Work Local program. If selected, they will have the chance to receive $50 and a meal in exchange for five hours of work cleaning up around the city.

Scrolling through filtered feeds of perfect Instagram posts can cause anxiety. For hyper-connected millennials, the struggle is real – trying to maintain the illusion of an “Insta-perfect” personal brand, fueled by comparisons to other highly curated feeds.

Find fresh, nutritious and healthy food every weekend at the Memphis Farmers Market. The producer-only market features farmers and artisans showcasing locally sourced produce, food items and arts and crafts.

Our daughters are performing as never before and outperforming boys. But, there’s a disturbing contradiction that parents and teachers should be aware of.

When creating documents and marketing materials, it’s easy to think “I have this much space to work with, why not fill all of it?” While this often makes sense, it can really hinder your message.

An important Whitehaven park is getting an upgrade, thanks to the philanthropic arm of a state health insurer. Last month, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Health Foundation decided to invest $5.4 million in David Carnes Park.

Looking for a way to unwind? ASMR (autonomous sensory meridian response) videos are sweeping the internet, offering an unexpected pleasant, tingly sensation to viewers.

Last month, Mayor Jim Strickland and the city’s Division of Housing and Community Development launched the Memphis Heritage Trail, bringing together historical tourism, urban redevelopment and public art installations in order to honor African-American culture in Memphis.

Knowledge Quest, a nonprofit based in south Memphis, is turning a vacant apartment building into a center for urban immersion learning. The building, which sits next to the organization’s organic urban farm, will soon house college students who will come to study subjects like agriculture, education and business.

Bottled is an app enabling people to meet one another and learn what it’s like to live in another region or country. Think modern-day pen pals.

Of the estimated 3 million apps for anything and everything, there are bound to be some strange ones.

This spring, don’t forget the break. If you have a job, you’re likely working hard, especially if you have one of the top 10 most stressful jobs.

Five mosques recently opened their doors to welcome members of the larger Memphis community in celebration of their annual Open Mosque Day.

Shelby County Schools students looking to jump-start their future were recently part of a signing day for the Tennessee College of Applied Technology, which aims to create a pipeline from school to the job market through skills-based learning.

With technology becoming increasingly advanced, it’s difficult to fathom what new technologies are on the horizon to make our lives easier. In some cases, it’s evident these inventions may cause more frustration than originally intended.

Campus Outreach has a vision and mission to give college students a chance to share their faith and lives with others.

From Terri Freeman, whose MLK 50 efforts are on an international stage, to Barbara Hyde, whose philanthropic work has influenced education reform, to Ruby Bright of the Women’s Foundation, Memphis women are proven leaders.

We’re in a wonderful age of empowering and encouraging women to use our voices, and it’s time to listen. Some Memphis organizations that help achieve this include:

Sometimes co-ed athletic leagues can seem like a boys’ club, but the number of women involved in the Memphis Gaelic Athletic Association club continues to grow.

This month, our country honors women who’ve made significant contributions to our society. We see images of icons like Harriet Tubman, Susan B. Anthony and Oprah Winfrey.

Memphian Judaea Driscoll has been performing local comedy for one year. The grit of this 20-year-old aspiring comedian goes beyond her vivacious personality and smart humor.

Students at the Trezevant Career and Technology Center in Memphis rolled out the red carpet for cancer patients and survivors on Valentine’s Day during an event called “Pamper Me Pink.”