The Early Word: Memphis Tigers’ first wins and the Grizzlies’ first loss
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Memphis City Council chair sued: The Memphis City Council’s former chief of staff is suing over her May firing.
Guard shooting video released: The Shelby County District Attorney’s Office has released several videos from the July 5 National Guard shooting of Tyrin Johnon.
‘They’re gone’: Dia de los Muertos is typically a time to remember those who have died, but on Sunday, some also reflected on the lives of those detained by ICE.
Tigers men start with a win: The Memphis Tigers opened their regular season with a victory over the Iowa State Cyclones.
And the Tigers women win, too: New Memphis Tigers Coach Hana Haden started off on the right foot Monday night with her team’s first win.
Grizzlies’ first L: It was bound to happen sometime, and it happened last night.
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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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