There’s a squirrel that got run over this morning at Main and Madison. I didn’t take a photo but you can go by and see him.
For those who prefer news about squirrels that aren’t dead, they were humping this morning in Court Square. Expect litters of squirrel babies around June 1.
Based on a sign I saw this week, it appears Calvary Episcopal has taken over the old Hospitality Hub building on N. Second and is transforming it into something called “The Welcome Inn.” The Hub moved out of the building and into 590 Washington several years ago.
… Okay, here we go, Calvary has info about the Welcome Inn. It will be a place to stay with showers for youth groups serving in Memphis. Also, Calvary will host a Room In The Inn space there for the next several years. Calvary owns the building and rented the space to the Hub for $1/year for 8 years.
Speaking of Room in the Inn, First Congo out in Cooper-Young is having a fundraiser for that organization on April 27.
Penny’s Memphis Tigers will begin a home-and-home with UNLV next season.
From Beale Street Bears: 4 Memphis Grizzlies players who definitely won’t be back next season
Mid-South Jeeps will have Takeover Tuesday at the Blind Bear tonight. Specials at the Bear this week:
Hamburger SoupCup 6 Bowl 10Ground beef, Green Beans, Carrots, Onions, Celery, Tomatoes, Sweet Peas in a Seasoned BrothSouthern Style Fried Fish Dinner 20Seasoned Fried Fish, Spaghetti, topped with our House-made Sauce & a Side of ColeslawColossal Cheesecake 8Strawberry Purée topping
India Ramey debuts at South Main Sounds Saturday.
Africa in April, this year saluting The Republic of Gambia, takes place in Robert Church Park at Fourth and Beale this weekend.
The Grizzlies’ young breakout star GG Jackson is expected to play in NBA Summer League this year.
Today is Day of the Mushroom. I recommend the Grateful Shroom burger at the Flying Saucer to celebrate.
Automatic Slim’s seeks a full-time bartender.
The Cossitt Library hosts Spring’s Metamorphosis: A Celebration of Storytelling Saturday from 1 to 3 PM.
That’s all for now. I am very tired but I’ll be back tomorrow with more news.
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