The Early Word: Collierville sues over party foul; MPD must demote cops
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How’s it going, Shelby County? It’s Tuesday, July 8, and the Memphis City Council will take a final vote today on a measure that could help the city demolish blighted properties more quickly.
Party foul: Collierville is taking legal action against a party-house owner.
Pulling rank: The City of Memphis must demote some cops, according to a court ruling from Monday.
Justice for the parks: The man Memphis Mayor Paul Young has nominated to lead the city parks department has Memphis roots.
So close: Memphis Grizzlies wing GG Jackson was so close to helping the team win in Monday’s Summer League game against the Utah Jazz.
Run this town: A big-time Olympic athlete will compete in Memphis’ Ed Murphey Classic track-and-field meet this weekend.
Rush hour: A Mississippi blues legend will play the Overton Park Shell’s fall concert series next month.
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Bianca Phillips
Bianca Phillips is a Northeast Arkansas native and longtime Memphian who’s worked in local journalism and PR for more than 20 years. In her days as a reporter, she covered everything from local government and crime to LGBTQ issues and the arts. She’s the author of “Cookin Crunk: Eatin’ Vegan in the Dirty South,” a cookbook of vegan Southern recipes.
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