Let’s have a look at college football games this weekend of interest to this blog’s readers:
Saturday
- 17 Texas Tech at 16 Utah, 11:00 AM, FOX
- Arkansas at Memphis, 11:00 AM, ABC
- UAB at 15 Tennessee, 11:45 AM, SEC Network
- 22 Auburn at 11 Oklahoma, 2:30 PM, ABC
- Tulane at 13 Ole Miss, 2:30 PM, ESPN
- Northern Illinois at Mississippi State, 3:15 PM, SEC Network
- Arkansas State at Kennesaw State, 5:00 PM, ESPN+
- Florida at 4 Miami, 6:30 PM, ABC
- 9 Illinois at 19 Indiana, 6:30 PM, NBC
On Monday, the Trumpster announced the creation of the Memphis Safe Task Force. Not only is the National Guard coming here, but also the FBI, DEA, ICE, and the Marshal’s Service. Errrrbody comin to Memphis!
Congratulations to Fat Charlie’s Speakeasy on Harbor Town Square on its recent 100 on its health inspection.
The city wants your feedback on the Riverfront Master Plan. There will be a public input session this Thursday 5:30-7:00 PM at Beale Street Landing.
Friday is Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day at the Redbirds. The first 1500 fans get a green Redbirds jersey. A specialty ticket gets you a buffet of chicken wings and all the trimmings at the Homeplate Club. Kids’ Zone, autograph signing. First pitch vs. the St. Paul Saints is at 7:05.
Then on Saturday, the ‘birds host Grizzlies Day. They’ll wear Grizzlies-themed jerseys. Appearances by basketball personalities. Giveaways. First 5000 fans get a Grizzlies/Redbirds jersey. NOTE THAT THIS IS A DAY GAME – first pitch vs. St. Paul is set for 3:05.
A memorial mural for actor John Amos has been installed at 88 S. Front. Amos, known for his role as James Evans Sr. on the sitcom Good Times, frequently visited Memphis.
The iOS update that gets you Liquid Glass is now available. Compatible with iPhone 11 and later.
Back tomorrow with more news.
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