Yesterday wasn’t a great day. My Ziploc bag containing toiletries, hygiene items, and my charger for my iPhone and Apple Watch got stolen at the Union Mission.
But, it could have been worse. There was a witness who pointed the thief out to me. I confronted him and recovered my charger, razor, and deodorant.
The witness and I then went to a supervisor, who threw the thief out of the building and banned him. The supervisor was kind and helpful.
I’ll be out about $20 replacing stolen items, but thank God I got my charger back. And thank God my phone and wallet were on my person and not in the Ziploc bag.
This does not change my highly positive opinion of the Mission. In fact, hours after the theft I got an additional reason to like the place. Crossroads Baptist Church showed up and fed us Commissary BBQ sandwiches, baked beans, and mini-Chips Deluxe cookies with M&Ms.
On to the news, of which there is plenty today…
Memphis 901 FC hosts Monterey Bay FC at AutoZone Park Saturday night at 7.
FedEx has announced a $25 million, multi-year agreement to fund NIL (name, image, likeness) deals for University of Memphis athletes. That agreement, along with Liberty Bowl upgrades, will help the U of M stand out as a possible addition to a power conference.
The U of M has agreed to a home-and-home basketball series with Mississippi State. It’ll be the first time the Tigers have hosted the Bulldogs since 1983.
The DMC will offer a beginner biking class for adults from 2 to 4 PM Sunday, May 5. The class will be run by expert instructors and will use Explore Bike Share bikes. Each participant will receive a personal helmet to use and take home.
The DM has coverage of last night’s community meeting at Central Station to discuss a possible new bridge over the Mississippi that would replace the I-55 bridge.
Also in Central Station, Zio Matto Gelato has opened. They offer 14 gelato flavors including several seasonals.
Action News 5 reports that crime concerns were a major factor in the decision to close Downtown steakhouse 117 Prime.
Today’s Chef Special at Momma’s is The El Caminero: open-faced turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes, bacon, fried onion, and caramelized apples.
Today is National Amaretto Day.
The Orpheum seeks a barback. Pay is $15 an hour plus tips. ABC card is desirable but if you don’t have one, you’ll have 60 days to apply.
Collage Dance brings its show Elevate to the Cannon Center this Saturday and Sunday.
Today is the first free French fry Friday at Wendy’s. Ordering within the app, you can select any size fries for free with additional purchase. The promotion will run through the rest of the year. Free food? Wonder if the Nuh-Uh Girl will show up.
There were multiple car break-ins on Mud Island overnight.
Grace Morrison, Andy Sydow, and Brian Blake play South Main Sounds tonight 7 to 9.
Church Health presents Rhythm of Care at Comeback Coffee tonight 7 to 9. Raneem Imam with Fergus Barnes on guitar will perform, as will QEMIST.
Soilpimp’s Riesling Study with DJ Muggs will come to Eight & Sand Lounge at Central Station this Saturday at 9 PM.
Posts this weekend may be sparse. Tomorrow I want to hit the Farmers Market in the morning then head over to Bardog about 11. Bardog’s brunch will have a guest bartender who’s #1 in my book. Then on Sunday I want to go to Rajun Cajun crawfish fest, so I’m not sure if I’ll be in the vicinity of Wi-Fi long enough to write a post.
Back sometime soon with more news.
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