The 901:Tennessee's Achievement School District Superintendent Lisa Settle departs

Good morning, Memphis, where the heat this week prompted the National Weather Service in Memphis to warn about prolonged heat exposure over consecutive days — particularly those working or participating in outdoor activities.

But, first, Tennessee’s Achievement School District Superintendent Lisa Settle is leaving the post this summer, our Laura Testino reports.

"I love turnaround work, I love priority schools... My heart is in education and educating children, especially in Memphis. This is my home," Settle said. She plans to stay in education, welcoming new roles in Memphis or with the state.

Settle’s departure from the state turnaround district comes as the department is also shrinking in half in July — a loss of about 15 people, not including herself, she said.

Live updates from Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting

Following the Guidepost Solutions investigation that found key Southern Baptist Convention leaders covering up sexual abuse over the past two decades and even ridiculed abuse survivors, Southern Baptists from across the nation are gathered in Anaheim, California, this week for their big annual meeting.

This year, sexual abuse and how to prevent it will be front and center for 8,500 voting delegates, known as messengers.

The meeting is today and Wednesday. Liam Adams and our Katherine Burgess are in Anaheim to provide us live updates over the two-day event. Read their story to follow what’s going on and what’s being said.

National Weather Service excessive heat advisory

The National Weather Service in Memphis issued an excessive heat warning for Memphis, along with the tri-state area, Monday and placed a heat advisory for today.

The NWS Memphis is expecting temperatures to reach upwards of 107 degrees today — adding to the trend expected for the rest of the week, our Lucas Finton and Gina Butkovich report.

"Several days of heat index values above 100 degrees are expected this week. The effects of heat stress can increase with prolonged exposure over consecutive days," NWS Memphis said. "Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase the potential for heat-related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities."

Dr. Dale Criner, Methodist North Hospital’s Emergency Department's medical director, said the effects of extreme heat can happen as quickly 15 minutes of exposure. He recommends trying to get all outdoor activities done in the morning or evening.

Duke Deuce expands sounds, approach on new album ‘Crunkstar’

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Memphis rapper Duke Deuce’s momentum seemed a bit lost. Now, he is back with new music and primed for the second act in his career, our Bob Mehr reports. 

This week Deuce returns with much anticipated album, “Crunkstar,” and he will headline TONE Memphis' Juneteenth Family Reunion event on Sunday.

"Crunkstar" is a record that expands his sound with a mix of rock guitars and experimental beats. “I wanted to show versatility instead of just giving my fans the same thing they already know,” Deuce said. “This album was to make a point; to show the world I’m more than just crunk music or trap. I’m an artist. At the same time, I am a rock star — a crunkstar.”

Ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Memphis

This weekend Memphis will be host to a series of festivals and celebrations marking Juneteenth, Bob reports. From symposiums to star-studded concerts, a wellness market to a basketball tournament, there’s no shortage of activities and events to mark the holiday.

Bob provides us with 10 ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Memphis.

Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins agrees to new contract extension

Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins signed a multi-year contract extension with the team, our Damichael Cole reports. However, per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Jenkins finished second in the NBA's Coach of the Year voting behind Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns, and Memphis is 128-99 in three seasons under Jenkins.

“Taylor has done an outstanding job leading our team and this extension is well-deserved,” EVP of Basketball Operations and General Manager Zachary Z. Kleiman said in a team release. “The year-over-year progress under Taylor speaks for itself, but his growth-oriented, selfless and competitive approach has been a driving force in the establishment of a sustainable culture.  We have full confidence that Taylor will steer us to Memphis’ first championship.”

Penny Hardaway to hire Frank Haith as Memphis assistant

Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway is expected to hire Frank Haith as an assistant, our Jason Munz reports.

Hardaway said last week he had two vacant assistant coach spots. Haith's addition leaves one, provided Hall of Famer Larry Brown returns as an assistant for a second season.

Hear more about the 2012 national Coach of the Year and former Tulsa coach’s successful basketball career by reading Jason’s story.

The 901 is written by Ray Padilla, digital producer for The Commercial Appeal. He can be reached at raymond.padilla@commercialappeal.com or on Twitter at @Ray_Padilla_

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