Just behind Charleston city hall sits Washington Square Park with its wrought iron gates, live oaks, and a smattering of Spanish moss. This was the city’s official square until 1881.

It’s also the backdrop of former, longtime Charleston Mayor Joe Riley’s new memoir, “Windows on Washington Square,” released Jan. 6^th by Evening Post Books.

In a press release, the publisher promises a “rare, first-person account of how Charleston became the city we recognize today.”

Riley was 32 when he first took office on Dec. 15^th, 1975. He’d told his wife he’d run for just one term.

But 10 terms later, a total of 40 years, Riley became one of the nation’s longest serving mayors.

He not only helped build the now bustling city but held its hand during intense periods of pain.

Riley’s memoir offers insight into some of Charleston darkest moments; the horror of Hurricane Hugo and the immeasurable grief following the hate-fueled massacre at Mother Emanuel AME Church.

The publisher says the memoir is revealing in “how a city holds itself together when the world is watching.”

The book also shares private moments with Riley’s two sons and his wife Charlotte, a steadfast confidant.

“He’s one of a kind,” said former Columbia Mayor Stephen Benjamin in a statement. “He is the gold standard that so many of us desired to be measured against.”

An official book launch event will be held at the Dock Street Theater later this month.

Now 82, Riley stepped down from office in January of 2016.

The Tennessee Titans’ search for their next head coach is coming into focus, and the initial interview phase is in full swing.

Following the news that Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Matt Nagy would be having a first virtual interview on Thursday, the dates and times for some interviews for other candidates have come out.

Multiple reports on social media indicate that Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo will meet with Mike Borgonzi on Wednesday, followed by Nagy on Thursday. The team will then follow that up by meeting with former Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski on Saturday and former Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris on Monday.

Tennessee will also meet with interim head coach Mike McCoy, and is rumored to have interest in former Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.

Former Texas Longhorns fan favorite wide receiver Parker Livingstone committed to the Oklahoma Sooners on Tuesday, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

Livingstone, who is transferring after his redshirt freshman season and will have three years of eligibility remaining, took visits to both Indiana and Oklahoma. He will now call Norman home and face his former school and new arch-rival annually in the Red River Rivalry.

The Lucas, Texas, native caught 29 passes for 516 yards and six touchdowns this season. He ranked third in yards, fourth in catches, and second in touchdowns amongst all Longhorns pass-catchers in 2025.

Livingstone’s goodbye message and transfer commitment

Livingstone, who grew up a Longhorns fan, became a fan favorite early on in the season, as he scored three touchdowns in Texas’ opening two games to lead the pass-catching corps. The known fact that he was quarterback Arch Manning’s roommate also contributed to the fan-favorite sentiment. To many, it likely seemed that Livingstone would be here to stay in Austin.

But in college football’s present landscape, there are no guarantees, and Livingstone announced his decision to enter the portal on Jan. 1. His commitment to Texas’ biggest rival now adds to the shock of his departure.

“Never in a million years did I think I would be going into the portal looking for a new home,” Livingstone wrote in his goodbye on X. “Some things are out of my control. Such is the reality of the ever-changing landscape of college football. Emptied my tank every day for this great university, my teammates & all of the good folks of Texas. Grateful.”

The message that Livingstone’s transfer portal decision was “out of (his) control” brought a whirlwind of speculation and interest in the details of his exit from the Texas Longhorns program. It’s difficult to put together exactly what occurred behind closed doors to shatter the Livingstone-Texas relationship. But after an article in The Athletic mentioned Livingstone’s “out of my control” wording in his note, On Texas Football’s Bobby Burton wrote on X:

“Livingstone was offered a mid-six-figure NIL/rev share deal and turned it down. The offer was never withdrawn. But yeah, he was forced out involuntarily. Whatever.”

Livingstone’s move from one side of the Red River to the other will certainly be a storyline heading into the 2026 edition of the rivalry matchup on Oct. 10.

With both Livingstone and DeAndre Moore Jr. exiting the Forty Acres to enter the transfer portal recently, Texas has been expected to pursue top portal names to add to its wide receiver room. One of those players is former Auburn wide receiver Cam Coleman, who has taken a visit to Austin and is still in his decision-making process. Coleman, who will likely be a one-and-done at his next collegiate destination due to his NFL Draft status, ranks as the No. 1 player in the On3 Transfer Portal Rankings.