Wednesday update

The Golden State Warriors won the play-in last night, 121-116, taking the 7 seed in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies will have an opportunity to play the winner of Dallas and Sacramento for the 8 seed Friday night. Tickets are now on sale

Heard on ESPN in the recap of last night’s game: “Ja Morant pulled double-barrel action…probably the wrong description.”

Riverbeat music fest has released its schedule.

Action News 5 investigates the special events permit process following a shooting at a food festival in Tom Lee Park.

Charlie Wilson, Babyface, K-Ci Hailey and El DeBarge will play Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout Tour at FedExForum on October 12.

Hyatt Centric Beale Street is hiring multiple positions.

Chez Philippe in the Peabody is hiring a fine dining restaurant manager.

Read about Homegrown Syndrome, the Memphis disco band Ike Turner adopted.

Almost Famous headlines the first Peabody rooftop party of the season Thursday. $15 general admission, $40 VIP. VIPs get a buffet of BBQ shrimp, chicken and cheese/sausage skewers, dirty rice, and cupcakes. This event is cashless.

Memphis Flyer: We Saw You at the Memphis Tattoo Festival

That’s it, back tomorrow.

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