Cafe Ole in Cooper-Young is closing temporarily. It will rebrand as a new concept under the same owners. Read discussion of this news on Reddit
LeBron James has gone down with an injury and it “could be a matter of weeks” before he returns. The Grizzlies’ next game against the Lakers is in Memphis on March 28.
Today the Grizzlies are in New Orleans to play the Pelicans at 6 PM. TV: FanDuel Sports
It’s National Meatball Day. Spaghetti and Grandma’s meatballs at Bardog is the way to celebrate.
A Lyft driver was carjacked at the Exxon at Crump and B.B. King Thursday around 9 PM.
Penny’s Memphis Tigers play at noon Friday in Fort Worth in the AAC tournament quarterfinals. Opponent TBD.
The Tigers moved DOWN to a projected 8 seed in ESPN’s latest NCAA bracketology. WTF?
Flying Saucer will have a Saint Patrick’s party this Saturday. Food and beer specials, blessing of the kegs, bagpipers.
Grind City Brewing is also having a St. Patty’s party Saturday. $5 beers, chances to win bonus beer, live music, Diamond Dave’s Pizza truck.
Back tomorrow or Tuesday with more news.
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