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Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. CBHS Legend Bubba Luckett Faces Toughest Battle Yet (wreg.com) — A beloved Christian Brothers High School coach and Memphis State basketball alum from Memphis is now battling a rare lung disease and awaiting a double lung transplant. The CBHS community has rallied with a major fundraising effort, while he continues teaching and spending cherished time with family as he prepares for a long recovery away from home.
2. Historic photo session with members of the Memphis 13 (wreg.com) — Civil rights history-makers gathered Sunday at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis for a powerful photo session meant to preserve their stories for future generations. Members of the Memphis 13, Selma "Bloody Sunday" foot soldiers, Memphis Invaders, and descendants of Tulsa's Black Wall Street came together to honor past sacrifices and inspire young people to continue the movement.
3. Five killed, three critically injured in crash involving MPD patrol vehicle (fox13memphis.com) — A devastating overnight crash at Hickory Hill and Raines involving a Memphis Police patrol vehicle and a civilian car left five people dead and three, including two officers, in critical condition. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is now investigating while Memphis residents mourn, question what happened, and offer prayers and support to the victims' families.
4. One dead, one critical, 6 detained in SE Memphis shooting (wreg.com) — A deadly shooting near the Wendy's on Kirby Road in Southeast Memphis left one man dead, another critically injured, and six people detained by police Sunday night. Officers flooded the 2800 block with crime scene tape as they investigated what led to the gunfire, but have not yet released details about a motive or possible charges.
5. Widespread Panic Is Joined by Ivan Neville, Chuck Leavell and Randall Bramblett for Debuts and Bustouts in Memphis (relix.com) — Fans at the Mempho Music Festival in Memphis saw Widespread Panic return to the stage with a special guest-filled set, including Ivan Neville, Chuck Leavell, and Randall Bramblett. The band mixed debuts like "Come and Go Blues" with rare revivals such as "Get In Get Out," while guitarist Nick Johnson continued filling in for Jimmy Herring.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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