The big news today is that Mayor Young has replaced MATA’s entire board of directors. WELL DONE, MR. MAYOR. I know of no comparably-sized city with a public transit system as bad as Memphis. MATA tends to trend toward last in results and toward first in spending. A world-class city has world-class public transportation and we are FAR from meeting that standard.
Any of my readers got an upcoming trip to Las Vegas planned? Pro tip: When you get there, ride the bus. Note how clean, efficient, and convenient it is.
Nevada has flipped red on RealClearPolitics’ no toss-up states map. That brings the projected electoral count to 302 for the Trumpster and J.D. to 236 for Harris and Walz.
Beatles tribute band The Mersey Beatles plays the Orpheum Wednesday.
Bardog has parfaits on its brunch menu now:
Apologies for the lack of posts this week. The ailment is back in my legs – especially my left one, which is so swollen that it hurts to walk. Back early next week with more news.
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