Redbirds stir up controversy with ‘Big Beautiful Buffet’ post
The Memphis Redbirds baseball club was attempting to promote its Fourth of July baseball game, but some Memphians found the team's social media post to be controversial. (The Daily Memphian file)
“Gross, gross.” “It’s OK to make a mistake.” “Yikes!” Memphians react to a Redbirds ad for a Fourth of July celebration.
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Jody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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