Friday update

Bronny James is going to play alongside his dad LeBron on the Lakers, the first-ever father-son duo to play on the same NBA team. Happy for the James family. They deserve it.

In Memphis NBA draft news, the Grizzlies selected Washington State forward Jaylen Wells with the 39 pick. They then traded up to 53 and snagged UConn guard Cam Spencer. Both picks will add shooting on the wing.

Here’s a transcript of the June 27 Biden-Trump debate.

This week they were installing signage at Aloft, the new boutique hotel at North B.B. King at Jefferson. It must be getting close to opening.

NFL Sunday ticket subscribers have money coming from a class-action settlement.

David Jones signed a two-way deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.

The Downtown Memphis Commission has a new plan to deter crime.

Today is National Food Truck Day.

Dave Lambert and Friends play The Central BBQ Sessions Saturday from 6 to 9 at Downtown Central BBQ.

Artist Mary Ellen Kelly will have an exhibit at 387 S. Main tonight for Trolley Night.

Brittany Haynes, Jack Linsey, and Ava Rose play Songwriter Night at South Main Sounds tonight at 7.

Rev. Omma will lead an exploration of ancient Egyptian religion Saturday at 2 at The Broom Closet.

That’s it for now. Back tomorrow or Sunday or Monday.

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