The Early Word: Feagins has a big day, and the Grizzlies get a big win
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Feagins’ big day: Former Superintendent Marie Feagins made a major announcement on the same day as a court hearing for her lawsuit.
Dry January: The Station liquor store in East Memphis won’t be selling liquor in time for the New Year.
More school closures? Memphis-Shelby County Schools could close up to 15 schools.
An unlikely win: The Memphis Grizzlies just beat the best team they’ve beaten all season.
Not a cheap shot: Team Car Cafe is closing on Christmas Eve. But it’s going out with a bang. Or, rather, a $100 shot.
Tigers tank in OT: The Memphis Tigers lost their second straight game, and Coach Penny Hardaway called it “hard lesson.”
Moving on up: A blighted Downtown apartment building has been vacant for years. But its next life may be on the way.
Glow up: The Town of Collierville is shining some light in “dark and dangerous” places.
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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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