Monday update

Folks, we lost two TV icons over the weekend. RIP sex doctor Dr. Ruth and fitness guru Richard Simmons.

And another one – Shannon Doherty. “Brenda” from 90210. It always happens in threes.

Vegan restaurant RawGirls is closing August 1 as its owners plan to leave Memphis.

The MLB Home Run Derby is tonight and it has a new format. 7 PM on ESPN.

POLITICO Playbook reports that the Trumpster will shift to a message of unity at the Republican convention this week. Ever the showman, Trump understands that his assassination attempt survival opens the door for a sympathy play.

I’ll make an outlandish veep prediction – Joe Manchin, senior senator from good ole West Virginny and DINO (Democrat In Name Only), completes his heel turn on his party this week and becomes the Trumpster’s running mate.

The urban burrito bike ministry that rides Saturday mornings and hands out food to the hungry had a supersized delegation this week. They were joined by Houstonians displaced by Hurricane Beryl.

Diamond Baseball Holdings, parent company of the Memphis Redbirds, seeks a marketing manager.

First Horizon seeks a marketing coordinator.

The heat index will approach the danger level of 105 today and tomorrow. Stay cool, everyone.

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