The big news today is that Shelby County General Sessions Court Clerk Tami Sawyer has been federally indicted on theft, fraud, and money laundering charges. If found guilty, she could get as much as 20 years.
WOW. I was a fan of Sawyer when she was an activist and in her early days as an elected public official. She lost me, however, when she supported proposed COVID restrictions that would’ve kept Shelby County locked down for months and bankrupted several of my friends’ small businesses.
But I never thought she was capable of crimes like the ones she’s been accused of this week.
And maybe she’s not. Innocent until proven guilty, ya know? I pray Ms. Sawyer will get vindication or an orange jumpsuit, whichever she deserves.
The Quartet Show is at the Cannon Center this week. This appears to literally be a bunch of gospel quartets.
Cash Money Records and No Limit Records will team up for a hip-hop showcase at FedExForum on October 24.
Fun geography game: Get from country A to country B while crossing the minimum number of borders. The Flying Saucer sometimes has trivia questions like this. Trivia is tonight!! 7:00 and 9:15.
I played the game and got from Bulgaria to Belgium via Romania, Hungary, Austria, and Germany.
Brew Hop is ongoing through Sunday. FUN FUN FUN at Downtown’s craft breweries!
The Bahama Momma is the weekly burger special at Momma’s. It starts with a half pound of Angus beef and is topped with teriyaki-glazed pineapple, bacon, red onion, pepper jack, and honey mustard.
Comedian Ali Siddiq comes to the Orpheum Thursday and Friday.
The Redbirds host Nashville at 7:05. Tomorrow there’s a 12:05 day game with a Heavenly Hot Dog Buffet.
Feeling much better today. Back tomorrow with more news.
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