The Early Word: Wealthier families get school vouchers; Guard arrives today
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We’ve made it to the weekend, Memphis. It’s Friday, Oct. 10, and if you’re in need of locally made Halloween accessories and home decor, get yourself to Monster Market this weekend. The annual “freaky pop-up for weirdos” opens tonight.
You’ll find even more ideas in The To-Do List.
Who is getting school vouchers? Mostly kids from high-income neighborhoods, that’s who.
Guard patrols start today: There’s been a lot of conflicting info about the National Guard, but the city had this to say Thursday.
Put a bow on South City: The sixth and final phase of South City opened on Thursday, wrapping up a decade of work.
This ish is bananas: The Georgia-based Savannah Bananas baseball team isn’t coming here, but Banana Ball is.
How the sausage is made: There’s a new Italian deli in East Memphis, and the owner has been perfecting his sausage recipe for a long time.
Ja-nkle news: Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant gave an update on his sprained ankle Thursday.
Wat to order at Abyssinia: That’s not a typo. Wat is an Ethiopian stew, and you can try some veggie versions for just over $15.
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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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