The Early Word: Midtown water guy was jailed, and Alchemy will transform
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How’s it going, Memphis? It’s Thursday, Oct. 8, and today is about second chances. The Memphis City Council plans to try and meet again after ending early Tuesday amid protests over a delayed data-center moratorium.
Water guy arrested: The Midtown “water guy” was noticeably absent from the East Parkway and Poplar intersection Wednesday.
Your utility bill may go up: Memphis Light, Gas and Water wants to raise gas and water rates.
Wrong turn: The plan to bring back the abandoned Memphis Motorsports Park has apparently driven right into a ditch.
SpaceXAI and property values: The county assessor says proximity to SpaceXAI hasn’t affected home values.
Remembering Joel Hopson III: The real-estate titan died this week after a battle with liver cancer.
Alchemy’s transformation: Thai food is coming back to Midtown.
Zach’s back: Memphis Grizzlies big man Zach Edey played his first game in nine months last night — and he was, understandably, a little rusty.
The robot is here: If you shop at the Kroger on Mendenhall, you’ve likely had an encounter with a robot.
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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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