My bartender at the Flying Saucer gave me some rather surprising news last night. Oregon-based Rogue Ales, one of the first and most successful microbreweries, has closed. A group of investors acquired the business and mismanaged it. A note-on-the-door situation informed employees they no longer had jobs.
There’s still some Rogue Dead Guy on tap at the Saucer. Get it while you can.
Like ol’ Willie (Nelson, not Herenton), Penny’s Memphis Tigers are on the road again. They play the Rice Owls at 2. TV: ESPN+
The U.S. has captured Venezuela’s president following military strikes on that country, the Trumpster announced.
Congrats to Navy on their 35-17 Liberty Bowl victory over Cincinnati yesterday.
It was good catching up with C.J. and Kyla of Saturday Sunset at Earnestine & Hazel’s last night. Their full 4-piece band will play downstairs there two Fridays this month, the 16th and 30th.
KUYA, the Filipino restaurant going in at Main and Vance, will bring in local DJs. Dancing with Filipina women??? I am SO there!
Action News 5 is looking to hire a news anchor.
First Horizon Bank seeks a marketing/creative intern.
Back tomorrow with more news.
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