The Early Word: Calvo talks ICE fears; Lakeland may get a mystery grocer

Bianca Phillips By , Daily Memphian
Updated: November 11, 2025 6:35 AM CT | Published: November 11, 2025 6:25 AM CT Premium

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Good morning, Memphis. It’s Veterans Day, and vets can get food discounts all over. The American Legion has this list of national chains offering deals

It’s still really cold out there, but this is a perfect night to stay in and watch basketball on TV. The Memphis Tigers play Ole Miss and the Memphis Grizzlies play the New York Knicks in away games.

What you can do to support immigrants: Latino Memphis CEO has some ideas.

Alleged assault at private school: Collierville Police are investigating a sexual assault of a student.

Gun law lawsuit shot down: A lawsuit over the city’s gun “trigger laws” was just dropped. But a gun-rights group is calling it a win anyway.

Get ready for a wet winter: We don’t need Ned Stark to tell us winter is coming. 

Next steps for school closures: A Memphis-Shelby County Schools committee has ideas for how to fund school updates.

New mystery grocer? Lakeland may be getting a new grocery store, and it’s not a Kroger.

Eyes on Iisalo: Now that the Grizzlies seem to be over most of the joy-less Ja Morant drama, it’s time to turn our attention to the new head coach. 

Bus lot pulls ahead: Collierville Schools is one step closer to having a new bus lot. But some neighbors aren’t happy.

Turkey talk: Let our Thanksgiving guide help you plan your holiday meal. 

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Bianca Phillips

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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