The Early Word: TV sports guy walks away, and First Watch plans a second
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Are you ready to do the Time Warp again, Memphis? It’s Friday, Oct. 3, and actor Barry Bostwick, who played Brad Majors in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” is in town for a special 50th anniversary screening of the film. For more weekend fun, check out The To-Do List.
State bond ban won’t matter … for now. After the state’s rejection of Shelby County’s fiscal year 2026 budget, the county is banned from borrowing money. But one leader says it doesn’t need to right now.
Google it: Google is planning to spend a whole bunch of money in West Memphis.
More to life: A WREG sports journalist delivered his last broadcast last night.
Second watch? Breakfast/brunch/lunch chain First Watch is looking to bring a second location to Memphis.
Put up a parking lot? Parking was a hot topic at the Collierville’s Planning Commission meeting Thursday night.
Where’s the beef? It’s in the catfish at The Liquor Store, apparently.
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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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