The man who most people think invented the Internet is coming to Memphis Sunday. Al Gore, former vice-president in the Clinton administration, will participate in the rally against the planned Byhalia pipeline. The pipeline, if built, will be an example of environmental racism, cutting through some of Memphis’ poorest and Blackest neighborhoods. The pipeline could also be a threat to the aquifer that provides Memphis the best water in the U.S. The rally will be outside Mitchell High School at 3 Sunday afternoon.
Bardog Tavern has announced some St. Patrick’s Day specials for next Wednesday, March 17:
- $6 Jameson shot
- $6 Razor’s Edge
- $6 breakfast shot
- $7 I.C.B. (Guinness + Jameson shot + Bailey’s Irish Cream)
Today is Worship of Tools Day.
University of Memphis president Dr. M. David Rudd has announced he is leaving his position to return to academia. As an alumnus and former faculty member of the school, I would like to say that Dr. Rudd has done a great job raising the profile of the university. Also, his Twitter account is fantastic. Whoever is named the next president will have mighty big shoes to step into.
One person is dead following a high-rise fire at Washington and Manassas last night.
Memphis 901 FC has signed a new goalkeeper, according to the Memphis Flyer.
Jonas Valanciunas showed out in the Grizzlies’ win over Washington last night. The win improves Memphis to .515 of the season and the Grizz are just outside the top 8 in the Western Conference. As Drew Hill of the DM notes, the Grizzlies now face 40 games in 68 days, the season wrapping up May 16.
That’s the news for now. Back tomorrow.