NBA teams voted 29-1 this week to adopt a draft lottery reform proposal… and the Memphis Grizzlies were the “1.” CBS Sports explains the new rules and lists winners and losers. The Grizzlies are listed as “losers” because the new rules devalue the Jaren Jackson Jr. trade with Utah.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is taking first steps toward printing a 250-dollar bill… with the Trumpster’s face on it.
Very cool: Take a 3D tour of the 16th-century Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan
Downtown Memphis Brew Hop returns June 15-21. Tastings, trivia nights, brewery tours, giveaways & more at 8 participating breweries and bars. Use Explore Bike Share to “hop” among locations.
A water main break closed Adams between Riverside and Front and several blocks of Front this morning.
Mister Rogers stamps are making a comeback.
The Pet Hospitals-Downtown at 660 Jefferson is hiring a veterinary assistant.
It’s National Biscuit Day.
Out in The Edge, Peach Cobbler Factory will have its ribbon cutting next Friday, June 5 at 4 PM. The first 20 attendees will receive a “Sweet Success” kit.
Folks, I’m uncomfortably short on money going into this weekend. If anyone can leave something in one of the online tip jars below, it’d help me a lot. Back tomorrow with more news.
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