Word Flower is a fun and challenging game people of all ages can play.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office reports in its June 2025 Jail Report Card that booking and processing took an average of 72 hours last month, a 67% increase from the 43 hours it took in May.

While some commissioners said the resolution the could end terms early for some MSCS board members is “unfair” and that there were “pure hypocrites in this room,” unhappy community members said, “It’s time for change.”

Former Tigers Penny Hardaway, Isaac Bruce and Jerome Woods are a few of the celebrities who will compete in the Danny Thomas Celebrity-Am golf tournament on Aug. 7 at Spring Creek Ranch.

The report details further expenditures from the embattled bus system that raised questions with auditors about how taxpayer money for bus-riders was being spent. 

An earring company will open its first Tennessee location in a Germantown retail center.

During the deposition, Feagins also denied sexual harassment allegations that an attorney for the MSCS board said are part of a “formal complaint.”

American commissioner Tim Pernetti said improving the basketball league is about “bringing the bottom up.” 

“Just because we don’t have an official preseason poll doesn’t mean we can’t set a baseline of expectations for Memphis football this season. That’s where Las Vegas comes in.”

The Mississippi River is a treacherous, deceptive body of water that will kill you if you don’t know what you’re doing. That’s why many experts caution people to be very wary around the river, wear protective gear if you must but stay out of it if at all possible.

Are you ready for today’s puzzles? 

The Bartlett-based company is about to get its groove on.

A trend, driven in part by social media, is adding sweet and savory flavors to Memphis’ treat scene. 

Having faced numerous financial challenges throughout the past several years, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has signed on an Ohio-based company in a “pivotal moment in health care operations.” 

This week’s puzzle features a photo of Como Pecan Co. nuts, which are grown on owner Molly Nelson’s family orchard. 

Bill Morris, who died July 25 at 92, was the longest serving Shelby County mayor since the office was created. And Javier Bailey is set for next year’s Democratic primary for assessor.

Henderson had been at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital since collapsing at practice three weeks ago.

Also happening this week: Memphis Tigers start football camp, and Memphis City Council members want to hear your blight concerns.

The Redbirds lose Sunday, but the team wins a six-game series with Gwinnett, 4-2.

A resolution on the Monday, July 28, County Commission agenda would cut in half the four-year terms of five elected Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members.

Memphis was down 3-2 entering the bottom of the ninth, but rallies to defeat Gwinnett 4-3 Saturday night at AutoZone Park.

“Telling the truth about what we’ve done, how we’ve hurt, what we’ve built and where we are going is always hard and troublesome work.”

“My dad bought the orchard in 1995, but the trees themselves were planted around 1887,” said the owner of the new Como Pecan Co.

U.S. Rep. John Rose, who’s running for governor, blames turmoil on “liberal media.” Possible GOP primary challenger U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn is silent on the topic.

Mortgage rates are good compared to 30 years ago, and homebuyers no longer have to offer over the listing price for houses, real estate experts say.