Also in the political roundup, two write-in candidates appeared to fizzle by the unofficial vote totals, the Memphis narrative moves into the general election campaign and a D.C. Scorecard going into the August recess.

Chuck Herring is retiring from Collierville First Baptist Church after 23 years as senior pastor. The congregation has become one of the largest in the suburb under his leadership.

Memphis welcomed fans to take a look at its new-and-improved stadium Saturday. At the end of another tough week in Memphis sports, it is worth remembering what community can do.

Two sisters with weighty day jobs needed something fun, so they bought a store to help people be less intimidated by cooking.

The Tigers hosted a fan fest practice at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, showing off what’s to come for a newly reconstructed team and stadium.

Two Shelby County corrections deputies are charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault in the death of Gershun Freeman.

When the Metal Museum’s Rust Hall reopens in September, it will blend a deep local history with plenty of new features and uses.

As a surgical oncologist at UT Health Sciences, Dr. Martin Fleming has followed the path of his father and served as a role model for his son — in addition to training hundreds of doctors. 

The Midtown bakery has soft, pillowy fried donuts, oatmeal cream pies and cinnamon rolls that everyone can enjoy. 

The UrbanArt Commission oversaw the project that brightens a milelong stretch of concrete barrier along Chelsea Avenue. 

Also, new leaders are named at Diversified Trust, Guaranty Bank, Paragon Bank and Allen & Hoshall.

“Awe is evident when your mind has been blown and you are forced to re-think what you knew before.”