Third-year coach Ryan Silverfield is “safe and secure” in his job, according to the annual college football rankings by CBS. 

From nervous freshman to highly recruited senior, Glenn has grown by leaps and bounds on the field and physically.

Memphis voters have tended to favor incumbents. Since the mid-1960s, only three sitting mayors have been denied reelection.

It’s National French Fry Day, our Summer Avenue series has concluded and our Friday lunch was so much fun that we’re bringing them back once a month.

Ford raised the possibility at the end of a short special meeting Wednesday, July 13, of the Shelby County Commission on several unrelated matters. It came as the MSCS board was meeting on the same matter.

Jojo’s Espresso is beginning the business’ next chapter inside Thornwood, a mixed-use development in Germantown.

The 20-year-old Williams spent last season becoming a professional. He hopes this summer league experience can elevate him the way it did for Desmond Bane.

The Thursday 4 p.m. session at City Hall comes after the city administration balked at a change in the terms of a city-funded backstop for the hotel project. The delayed Tuesday vote came as the administration got some expressions of concern from state officials.

Jennifer Biggs and Chris Herrington talk about the Summer Avenue series and each reveal their five favorite takeaways.

The Tigers ranked near the bottom of the league in rushing yards, total yards allowed and time of possession. 

The referendum extending the number of consecutive four-year terms from two to three will appear on the Aug. 4 ballot. Early voting begins Friday, July 15.

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Missy Rainer says as Election Day approaches, there are “many thoughts swirling around in my head with regard to the candidates and their positions on crime in our community.”

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has committed a total of $12.9 billion to accelerate research and treatment for children around the world with cancer and other catastrophic diseases.

Mandy Young, the current chairwoman of the Bartlett Planning Commission as well as a member of the city’s Historic Board, will fill the vacated seat of former Bartlett Alderwoman Emily Elliott until the Nov. 8 municipal election.

Memphis-Shelby County School board members will be reviewing allegations of sexual impropriety by Superintendent Joris Ray with former or current members of school staff alleged in divorce proceedings.

Former lawyer Bret Thompson was disbarred in 1996 for stealing client funds. He’s been repeatedly convicted since then for posing as a lawyer and stealing from “clients.” But as his list of victims grows, judges and other candidates pay him thousands of dollars as a political consultant.

Karen Treas, a key player in the growth and success of Moore Tech for the last eight years, has been promoted to chief administrative officer of the 113-year-old college.

Memphis City Councilman JB Smiley Jr., Nashville-based critical-care physician Jason Martin and Memphis activist Carnita Atwater touted their qualifications for Tennessee governor.

The Grizzlies took care of business in a blowout win over the Nets on Tuesday in Las Vegas Summer League play. 

The resolution by council member JB Smiley, who is also seeking the Democratic nomination for Tennessee governor, calls on county law-enforcement officials not to enforce state abortion law. 

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Amy Weirich, the incumbent Republican District Attorney, and Democratic challenger Steve Mulroy discussed truth in sentencing, gun theft, violent crime and more.

At stake is the financing for the last of three hotels at the One Beale development that together would serve as a second convention center hotel.

This week’s Inked covers news on Big River Market’s grand opening, June real estate figures, Jones Aur Commercial Real Estate’s new partnership and CBRE’s industrial market report. 

The project will include local crew, suppliers and other vendors to support all phases of production, such as construction, catering, transportation and set decoration.

Morant’s extension means he’ll be here when the Grizzlies and the city and county negotiate the guts of a new FedExForum lease. All of which makes him the most important Grizzly at the most important moment in the city’s NBA history. Just another reason to thank Ja.