Calvin Austin III has a speed rating of 95 on Madden NFL 23, which is top 10 of all receivers. 

Spencer Belcher recently joined the Tioga Environmental Consultants team as an environmental scientist.

Collierville pitcher Grayson Saunier was taken by the Texas Rangers in the 19th round.

For decades, now, University of Memphis fans have dreamed of making it into a power conference. Is that dream now officially dead? If so, what does the future hold?

“These aren’t (chefs) you’d typically see at this kind of a festival, but ones who might be at South Beach or at the New York Food and Wine Festival,” said the festival’s co-chairman. 

Executive Director Joe Tomek is still relatively new to Memphis, but he wants to showcase the city and St. Jude as some of golf’s biggest names head to town.

Harris was arrested after an argument with his ex-boyfriend. He maintained his innocence and expressed confidence the charges will be dropped.

The Hospitality Hub is ready to debut its new campus at 590 Washington Ave., featuring expanded emergency housing and case management services, three green spaces, a family room, a children’s play area and more.

This week’s Inked covers news on two new buildings and a parking garage on St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital campus and revised site plans for Central BBQ’s renovation in Midtown. 

In its annual report for the fiscal year ended May 31, FedEx disclosed numerous risks to its business, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and increased competition.

Municipal elections are Nov. 8. Candidates have until Aug. 18 at noon to pick up a petition and return it to Shelby County Election Commission with sufficient signatures.

The break-ins follow a larger pattern seen in the city, according to Memphis police. 

At one point earlier this summer, a source said, “It’s on him if he wants to come back.”

“She loved her family, her friends, her church and her community fiercely,” said Rev. Birgitte French, senior pastor of Colonial Park United Methodist Church. “She told the truth, but always in love. This is a devastating loss for all of us.”

The $44 million Uptown redevelopment project is expected to begin later this summer. But the original office of Dixie Greyhound chairman James Frederick Smith — his title still on the door — will be kept much as it is today. 

Barry Chase, born in Memphis over 83 years ago, responds to Dan Conaway’s column “Welcome to the world of old white men.”

Heidi Kuhn had sought seven positions but the commission worried it could trigger budget amendments from the other clerks.

Shelby County commissioners delayed taking a “no-confidence” vote on County Clerk Wanda Halbert until Aug. 8.

The Pric3lessTwinz will appear on the season’s finale episode, airing 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 19.

A series of amendments to the potential program would set percentages for contracts awarded by Shelby County government.

The Collierville Police Department is receiving state honors due to its daily devotion to the job and the response to the September shooting at Kroger on New Byhalia Road.

Memphis is a long way from home. But, “I’m ready to go. I want to get some minutes and help the team win. That’s really what it’s all about,” Aldama said.

Teachers union leader: “It’s hard not to think that Ray’s administrative leave has roots in something other than district policy.”

The rebranded Memphis Touchdown Club will open the year on Aug. 1, with Mississippi State coach Mike Leach headlining the program.