The Early Word: County taxes may stay the same, but Ja’s future is uncertain
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Meow you doing, Memphis? It’s Thursday, June 4 — National Hug Your Cat Day. Honestly, you should be hugging your cats every day. But maybe give them a few extra hugs today, whether they like it or not. And if you don’t have a cat, there are plenty of Memphis working kitties you can visit.
No tax increase? You may not see an increase in Shelby County property tax this coming fiscal year.
Memphis model: The federal government is offering money to cities that want to be like Memphis.
On the money: University of Memphis students are about to be paying more in tuition, while the school’s president gets a big bonus.
In the spotlight: A local Broadway star will be on the Orpheum stage this weekend.
Will he stay or will he go? It’s time to get mentally prepared to say goodbye to Ja Morant.
Bed Bath and custom closets: Bed Bath and Beyond is returning to Germantown. Sort of.
Ducks in a row: Ducks Unlimited set out to raise $3 billion for wetland conservation; it far exceeded that goal.
Music must-sees: June is Black Music Month, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate in Memphis.
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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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