The Early Word: Lunching in Memphis and flying over Bartlett
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Cheers to you, Memphis. It’s Monday, June 15, and the weekend may be over. But the party’s just begun. This is Downtown Brew Hop week, and breweries will offer specials, events and new beer releases now through Sunday.
To catch an alleged predator: A used cell phone led police to arrest an alleged child predator with at least two victims — maybe more.
Flown in: There’s a new place Downtown to get sunset selfies.
Getting schooled: Frayser is about to get two new high schools.
Housing puzzle: More than 200 families in Frayser are getting nice, new digs.
Around the world in 80ish plates: A social-media influencer and her grandpa are on a mission to sample world-cuisine from about 100 Memphis restaurants.
The death of Asphalt Island: Ever wonder why there’s an interstate exit ramp to nowhere hovering over the Bass Pro Shops parking lot Downtown? Here’s your answer.
Talking in Memphis: A group of linguists from California want to understand why GloRilla says “mursic.”
Alien invasion in Bartlett? You may soon spot what looks like a UFO in the sky over Bartlett. But it’ll probably just be your neighbor’s Walmart delivery.
Reading is fundamental: Here’s how Rhodes College professors are getting students to read in the era of AI.
Greenway color: Part of the Germantown Greenway has been transformed into an outdoor art gallery.
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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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