Yesterday I predicted that President-Elect Donald Trump’s Twitter account would be a dumpster fire on MLK Day (I mean, even more so than it is every other day), as Trump appropriates MLK’s legacy to make the day all about himself. We shall see what happens, but would anyone really bet against me that this will happen?
Now I have another prediction: On April 4 of this year, whoever turns out to be Trump’s biggest lap dog in the House of Representatives will introduce a bill. The bill would make it illegal for any U.S. citizen, under penalty of fine and jail time, to observe the third Monday in January as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In its place a new holiday would be added to the calendar, President Trump Day, to be observed every year on January 20.
On to the news… if you’re an animal lover, you were probably sickened by photos and videos of dogs and cats being abused on their way to being put to sleep at the Memphis Animal Shelter a few years ago. Thankfully those days are behind us, thanks to Mayor Strickland throwing the bums out. Do you want help make sure that animals are treated humanely there? There are volunteer opportunities at MAS, several different positions. The first step is to attend the volunteer orientation at MAS on Saturday, January 21 at 10 AM at 2350 Appling City Cove.
Did you buy milk or milk products anytime in the past 14 years in Tennessee? You’re owed cash back because of a class-action lawsuit against milk producers. There’s a form you have to fill out to join the lawsuit as a plaintiff. Some of you are probably thinking, “Is there any Tennessee resident who has NOT bought milk in the past 14 years?” Actually there is. Me. I don’t cook, and I don’t like the taste of milk besides. I was the kid in kindergarten who wouldn’t touch his milk carton that was handed out as an afternoon snack. I guess I could fill out the form anyway and get some free money; I can’t imagine them requiring receipts. However, I am not the type of person who would ever commit perjury on a court petition. So, no free money for me.
Here’s a look at the MLK Day celebration events with the Grizzlies leading up to tonight’s 8 PM tipoff game as the Grizzlies host the Chicago Bulls.
Zeke Johnson will bring the blues and stories about bluesmen and blueswomen to the Center for Southern Folklore store today from 3 to 6 this afternoon.
Kooky Canuck is hiring for both the Downtown and the Cordova location. Good people to work for.
Jerry “The King” Lawler has announced that The King’s Court will return to WWE Smackdown this Tuesday night, broadcast live from FedExForum. Smart move by the WWE to put Lawler on the show.
The International Downtown Association and Springboard for the Arts has awarded the Downtown Memphis Commission a $5000 grant. The grant will support the DMC funding buskers, street musicians, to fill one of 50 slots performing on the streets of Downtown Memphis in April and May of this year.
Arf… for Art happens this afternoon from 2 to 6 benefiting Dogs 2nd Chance, a rescue organization. Come take a look at original artwork and adopt a castaway that needs a home.
That’s it for now. Back tomorrow.