WREG has details about the shootout that occurred at Peabody Place and Main around 8:30 Saturday night. One car was found abandoned, riddled with bullet holes, and drugs and several phones were found inside. The sidewalks were packed and it’s a miracle an innocent bystander didn’t get shot.
Grab a jacket if you go out this evening. Lows are expected to dip down into the upper 30s.
The Grizzlies have a back-to-back at home today and tomorrow:
- vs. Orlando Magic, tonight at 7
- vs. L.A. Clippers, Wednesday at 7
Both games will be broadcast on Bally Sports Southeast. Wednesday’s game is Wrestling Night and there’s a promotional giveaway – the first 3000 fans get a free Steven Adams Hawaiian shirt.
The Orpheum announced its 2023-2024 Broadway season yesterday:
- Funny Girl October 10-15
- Beetlejuice October 31-November 5
- Six November 21-26
- Company January 2-7
- Les Miserables February 6-11
- Mrs. Doubtfire March 12-17
- Wicked April 3-21
- Mamma Mia! July 16-21
Memphis Tigers basketball players Kendric Davis and DeAndre Williams have accepted invitations to the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, where they will be watched by pro teams’ scouts. It’s an opportunity for players who might otherwise be passed over in the NBA draft to showcase themselves.
Today is National Something on a Stick Day.
Another slow news day. I’m out. Back tomorrow.