The Early Word: MPD goes out on a limb, and a salad shop will shutter
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What’s up, Memphis? It’s Thursday, July 30, and International Paper will hold its second-quarter earnings call today. IP is seven months into a process that will split the paper giant into two public companies, and it most recently announced the closure of a packaging facility in Texas. So, this should be interesting.
Out on a limb: Memphis police officers from Crump Station saved a man’s life Saturday.
MS gears up for redistricting: Mississippi lawmakers have named their redistricting committee appointees.
More FedEx layoffs: It’s been a rough week for FedEx employees.
Jaylen Wells has a finsta: The Grizzly guard reveals he has secrets on Instagram.
Salad days are over: Cheffie’s in Collierville will close on Friday.
Things will be great when you’re Downtown: Cue Petula Clark, because Downtown is making a comeback.
Free healthcare: A new medical office in Raleigh offers free health screenings and personal health coaching.
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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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