RIP Bill Morris, former mayor of Shelby County. Morris was 92. Morris was county sheriff 1964-1970 and read James Earl Ray his rights following Ray’s arrest for the murder of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
A former University of Memphis football player may have leaked Tigers defensive playbook secrets to UTSA prior to last season’s game between the two schools. Memphis found itself out of the championship race in the AAC after losing that game 44-36.
It’s World Tofu Day, a holiday I do not recommend celebrating.
Happy 250th birthday to the U.S. Postal Service.
River Inn of Harbor Town and its restaurants Terrace, Tug’s, and Paulette’s will be reimagined by Q1 2026, WhatNow reports.
Creed plays FedExForum Sunday night with opening bands Daughtry and Mammoth.
To celebrate Shark Week, Edge Motor Museum will unveil the Shark Roadster today.
Devil Train plays Slider Inn Downtown tonight at 8.
Jacob Chalk brings the comedy to Flyway Brewing tonight at 8.
Back tomorrow with more news.
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