The Early Word: Nudity comes up in Feagins suit; Grizz take down Ja’s team
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Happy Halloweekend! It’s Friday, Oct. 30, and tonight is Mischief Night. But it’s probably wise to avoid acts of vandalism and just stay home and save your energy for Saturday. Because Saturday is Halloween! And there’s all kinds of stuff going on.
Nudity in Feagins lawsuit: The former assistant to ex-Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins claims her old boss exposed herself to her twice.
Polling site ‘disturbance’ by Pearson’s mom: Kimberly Owens-Pearson, the mother of Congressional candidate Justin J. Pearson, was kicked out of a polling site.
Finally moving: The long-vacant Midtown police precinct site is finally seeing some action.
Off the bench: DeSoto County Justice Court Judge Karen Sanders will retire in January — a move that comes about a year after her DUI.
5-0, baby! The Memphis Grizzlies took down their old teammate Ja Morant and the Portland Trail Blazers to stay undefeated.
Coffee comings and goings: Downtown’s Humble Drip is closing next week. But a coffee chain is expanding.
Carb loading: If you’re training for a marathon, there’s a combo plate waiting for you at Valle’s.
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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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