It’s Monday and the start of a busy weather week! This morning appears dry, then scattered showers and t’storms this afternoon, with additional storms possible later tonight. A few tonight could be strong. High of 74°. Southerly wind from 15-25 mph. pic.twitter.com/PB0Xs1F2Q7
— MemphisWeather.net (@memphisweather1) April 11, 2022
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The Grizzlies didn’t get their record-breaking 57th regular-season victory last night, falling to the Boston Celtics 139-110. The Grizzlies move on to game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, hosting the 7 seed at 2:30 Saturday at FedExForum.
Who will that 7 seed be? Tune into TNT at 8:30 Tuesday evening to find out as the Minnesota Timberwolves host the L.A. Clippers in the 7-8 play-in game. Winner moves into the first-round playoff spot vs. Memphis.
Carolina Watershed is hosting a Full Moon Easter Eggstravaganza next Sunday from 4 to 10. There will be a kids-only Easter egg hunt from 4 to 6. Driftwood Ramblers will play at 5 and Cosmic Coyote at 7. At 9 there will be a glow-in-the-dark adults-only Eggstravaganza – you could find candy, gift cards, or cash prizes.
The company that runs Carolina Watershed, Tandem Restaurant Partners, is hiring for all positions at all locations. Tandem’s other properties include Ben-Yay’s, Front Street Deli, Growlers, Hernando’s Hide-a-way, Red Bones Turkey Legs, Sidecar Cafe, Sugar Grits, and Zinnie’s. Apply here
Jennifer Biggs from the DM has a look at Grind City Grocer, the latest retail business to take advantage of the DMC’s Open on Main initiative.
There was an armed robbery at South Main and Pontotoc about 2 this morning.
Today is National Pet Day.
Updated info on that early Sunday morning shooting on Beale: It happened in front of the Green Room, which is Tin Roof’s DJ room. Two groups of men started shooting at each other. Police officers were caught in the crossfire and returned fire at one of the groups.
Benches cleared at a UCF vs. University of Memphis baseball game yesterday following an argument over a home run.
Broadway musical The Band’s Visit runs at the Orpheum this week Tuesday through Sunday.
That’s all for now. Stay dry and I’ll see you tomorrow.