Also happening this week: Ford Jr. is supposed to get a trial date, and Tennessee tax-free weekend is coming.

The former Clemson standout played for the Denver Nuggets last season.

On the day he was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, former Tigers football and baseball player Stephen Gostkowski had something to say about Memphis’ basketball program.

Corey Adams was a freshman who signed with Ole Miss after helping lead his high school football team to a Louisiana state championship last season.

“What Memphis truly needs are those who love this city, whether native or newcomer, seeing it not just as it is but as it could be.”

Also in our political roundup: Mick Wright says he won’t seek office in 2026. And a top administrator to Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert promises to run for office next year.

Even though the Memphis Police Department’s numbers point to a decrease in crime, some in the city are skeptical.

At Poppz Drinks & Sweets, an old-fashioned soda fountain meets Gen Z.

After 42 years of teaching tennis, Paul Sax is retiring. But he still has lessons to teach us about a well-led life.

Roderick Richmond is one third of the way through his interim superintendent contract, which expires in July 2026. MSCS board members haven’t discussed how long his role will last. 

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The former Tiger, who became an NBA star, was honored at the “Tigers on Tour” event in Brentwood before his induction into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame.

Middle schoolers and high school students got to explore computer science and coding during a three-day event at the University of Memphis.

The former University of Memphis football player spent Saturday showing students that being a professional athlete isn’t the only goal worth chasing.

University of Memphis guard Sincere Parker, who was charged with domestic violence in an alleged assault on his girlfriend, remained in jail late Sunday.

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory with the heat index expected to surpass 110 degrees Sunday.

Coach Penny Hardaway clearly appreciated Nolan Smith being a part of the enterprise. Now he’ll have to find a replacement.

“A lot of people (criticize) Memphis, including Memphians,” singer Zoë Dominguez said. “But because of that, people really want to try and make it better. That’s what I’m all about.”

Roast, relate, repeat: Award-winning local coffee roaster Naiman Rigby encourages patrons to pause and indulge in accessible luxury.

In the early 2000s, DeAndre Brown was convicted of bank fraud, and cannot own a gun. Now, he’s suing in federal court, claiming a violation of Second Amendment rights. 

Ryan Glosson and the husband-and-wife team of Bryant and Heather Bain join Sound Bites to talk about their experience owning and operating two restaurants in Midtown, Bain BBQ and Barksdale.

The pastor of The Blvd talked about the project on “Behind The Headlines,” with the CEO of Crosstown Concourse and the Meharry Medical College official who’s leading the Nashville college’s reach into Memphis.

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