The Early Word: Memphis’ song of ice on streets and fire at Annesdale
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Hey there, Memphis. It’s Wednesday, Jan. 28, and the Challenger space shuttle exploded 40 years ago today. Local sax legend Kirk Whalum had a special connection with one of the astronauts who died that day, and we’ve pulled up that story from our archives.
You might remember Germantown resident Laura Faddah, who won eight games on Jeopardy last year. Well, she’s back tonight.
Break in the ice? Memphis roads may be “messy at least through next week,” but there could be hope on Thursday.
Annesdale burning: A historic Midtown mansion caught fire on Tuesday.
Pera and Russia? A media company alleges that equipment made by Memphis Grizzlies’ majority owner Robert Pera’s company is being used by the Russian military in its war with Ukraine.
Nike cuts jobs: Nike Inc. is laying off nearly 800 employees in Tennessee and Mississippi.
A mutiny? One Southaven aldermen has concerns over changes to the DeSoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
What we’re watching: Two big decisions — one on booze and one on golf — are coming this week.
Remembering Ren: The 12th best Memphis Grizzly of all time in Chris Herrington’s Top 25 list was a hometown star.
Second chance for the Oscars: If you missed all the Oscar hopefuls at the movies last weekend, you’re in luck.
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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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