Giant Rats and other mysteries

In 1972, The Giant Rats of Sumatra — a local club — began in Memphis. But, what was the group about? Pest control? Animal husbandry? Carnival? The explanation lies in this clue: The answer is elementary, my dear Watson.  The Giant Rats are stans of Sherlock Holmes, the fictional detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Every year, though in varying numbers, the group gets together to celebrate Holmes' presumed birthday of Jan. 6. Today, reporter Jody Callahan joins us to talk about the club and really all things Sherlock Holmes.  Plus: Former State Rep. John DeBerry eyes the Republican primary for Shelby County Mayor Bartlett approves the purchase and new management for Quail Ridge Golf Course Two Memphis Tigers are invited to the NFL Combine Mayor Paul Young's 'State of the City' speech was met with hecklers Mayor Lee Harris says the county is owed millions for housing state prisoners FedEx and private equity partners announce a $9B deal with a Polish logistics company