The Early Word: Bonner claps back over jail, and a latte coffee is brewing
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Ho, ho, ho, Shelby County! It’s Friday, Dec. 5. Crosstown Concourse flips the switch on its holiday lights tonight, and they’re bringing an iceless skating rink to the South Plaza.
The St. Jude Memphis Marathon zips through Downtown and parts of Midtown on Saturday. Here’s everything you need to know about the race and how it will affect traffic.
Rising after the Task Force? Here’s what Memphis Mayor Paul Young plans to do when the Memphis Safe Task Force leaves.
Over the debt cliff: The cost of controversial raises for firefighters could be offset by the city’s lower debt costs in future years. Here’s how that works.
Two charged after trooper chase: Two men are faced with evading arrest charges after a chase that ended with a trooper firing his gun.
Derailing cargo theft? Memphis ranks second in the country for cargo theft. But a new bill could change that.
‘You have suddenly decided to pay attention ...’: Shelby County Sheriff Floyd Bonner had words for Mayor Lee Harris over Harris’ jail concerns.
What’s brewing: It’s a busy time for the coffee business in Memphis.
Renaissance revival: Brothers-in-law Walker Huey and Brown Gill got a second chance to buy an East Memphis office building.
Grizz Qs answered: NBA wiz Chris Herrington answers your burning Memphis Grizzlies questions.
Bowled over: This $15 Deal will be served to you by a robot.
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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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