The Early Word: Collierville gets ‘mor chikin,’ and IP makes more paper cuts
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Democracy is the air, Memphis. It’s Friday, July 17, and early voting starts today in the county general election and the state and federal primaries. Here’s a primer on what to know before you go. And if you’re not sure who’s who in this election, we’ve got bios on every single candidate.
Winner, winner, chicken dinner: After almost two years of drama, Collierville is getting a new Chick-fil-A.
Paper cuts: Memphis-based International Paper is shutting down a plant in Texas.
Second chance for ‘endangered property’: A historic apartment building may come back from the dead.
Youth court reform: Mississippi lawmakers made some big changes to the state’s youth court system Thursday.
Feel good hit of the summer: The Memphis Grizzlies are headed to the Las Vegas Summer League semifinals.
No reservations: If you want to go to Tamboli’s Pasta & Pizza this weekend, you’ll likely just have to show up and hope there’s a table.
Checker this out: More than 60 people from across the world battled it out over checker boards in a Memphis hotel this week.
Brunch like a boss: If sweet and savory is your (bacon) jam, get to JoJo’s Espresso’s before Aug. 31.
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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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