The Early Word: Midtown’s beaver is back, and we get a peek inside Satellite
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Good morning, Memphis. It’s Monday, July 27, Bagpipe Appreciation Day. And since I have Scottish ancestry, I’m obliged to share “Scotland the Brave” to start your day.
Crime keeps dropping: Major crimes were down in the first half of 2026. But one category of crime is getting more focus after a smaller decline.
Immigration law group to shut down: And a lack of federal funding is to blame.
What we know from early-voting numbers: Democrats in Shelby County are turning out in droves to vote early.
Sneak peek at Satellite: Here’s what’s inside Crosstown’s new music venue.
Oh, dam: The Midtown beaver is back, and it’s apparently terrorizing trees in Central Gardens.
Bigger is better: And that’s one reason the Memphis Art Museum may get more nationally touring art shows.
KCP peaces out: The Memphis Grizzlies roster became a little less crowded this weekend.
New look for an Old Daisy: The Historic Daisy theater is getting a makeover after last year’s electrical fire.
Lettuce eat more than lettuce: A soon-to-launch subscription box from will feature hard-to-find vegan products.
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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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