Ron Childers of Action News 5 says the rainfall and flooding risk today will be “extreme,” with Memphis projected to receive an additional 4.1” of rain on top of the 6.8” already received since Wednesday.
I wonder how things are going in Horn Lake where I used to work. The creek down there is prone to overflowing. In 2013 my office was closed for 10 days because flood water got into the building.
I remember, as the rain started, there was one lone duck swimming in the pond next to our building. He was loving life. I wonder if ducks ever get electrocuted by lightning?
Expect an increase in panhandling Downtown in the late spring. At some future point I will reveal what makes me believe this. It’s more than the weather getting warmer.
The NBA fined Ja Morant $75,000 for his finger-gun gestures on the court in the Miami game. The league had previously warned Ja to refrain from that hand motion because it could be interpreted negatively.
Is your iPhone running out of storage? Delete attachments from your texts.
Memphis made a list of the top 50 cities in the U.S. for pizza (but just barely). Denver, Buffalo, and Boston took top-three honors.
YOGA! Downtown Yoga will host Stretch, Sculpt & Sip at the Ghost River taproom at Main and Crump Wednesday evening.
The live music lineup has been announced for SmokeSlam, the BBQ festival on the river the third weekend of May.
Almost Elton John will play the rooftop of the Hyatt Centric Saturday, April 19. Dress up as Elton for a chance to win prizes. Tickets
Due to the weather forecast, Memphis Made has rescheduled its Half Pints for Half Pints fundraiser for April 26.
The Grizzlies have a 6 PM game with the Pistons in Detroit. TV: NBAtv, FanDuel Sports Network
Back tomorrow with more news.
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