Controversial Memphis radio host Thaddeus Matthews has died at 67, his wife told local media. RIP Thad… you made Memphis a more interesting place.
Also RIP Roberta Flack (“Killing Me Softly”)
Comedian Carrot Top turns 60 today.
Uptown resident Julie Ray, whose house sits on a curve at Thomas and Looney, is sick of damage to her property caused by reckless, speeding drivers.
Today is National Chocolate Covered Peanut Day. The Peanut Shoppe at 121 S. Main can help you celebrate.
Eli Adams plays Tin Roof Saturday night.
The Burger of the Week at Momma’s is the Bandito: 1/2 Certified Angus Beef, bacon, tobacco onion, pepper jack, avocado & chipotle aioli.
The Grizz host Phoenix tonight at 7. TV: FanDuel Sports
Looks like Little Petals Chinese is open on Madison.
Grizzlies Prep is hiring a special education teacher.
The next egg you eat might have been laid in Istanbul (not Constantinople). Turkey is sending the U.S. 33 million pounds of eggs to help ease our shortage.
Penny Hardaway has been named to the Coach of the Year watchlist. His Tigers rose to 18th in this week’s AP poll.
Watch the Trumpster suck Elon Musk’s toes (AI generated)
Back tomorrow probably.
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