Billy Ray Turner sentenced to life, plus 25 years in Lorenzen Wright murder

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Billy Ray Turner was sentenced Friday to life in prison, plus 25 additional years for killing former NBA star and Memphis native Lorenzen Wright and other related convictions, Lucas Finton reports.

Meanwhile, Memphis Mission of Mercy, after years of gathering supplies for the Philippines, is now sending the aid to Ukraine, Corinne Kennedy reports

Since we all still need something to distract us from this never-ending heat, here are three stories to get your Saturday started: Here are 10 concerts you don't want to miss in July, from Bob Mehr; Whataburger opens next week in Southaven, Gina Butkovich reports; Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium gets first turf upgrade in 10 years, Evan Barnes writes.

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