Bianca Phillips is a Northeast Arkansas native and longtime Memphian who’s worked in local journalism and PR for more than 20 years. She’s a diehard morning person who spends her free time running marathons and ultras. She’s the author of “Cookin Crunk: Eatin’ Vegan in the Dirty South.”
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Tennessee’s trigger laws would ban abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned, the second phase of construction is wrapping up @the Park and Olive Branch cracks down on litter.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital helps evacuate kids from Ukraine, Groove On-Demand hits record-high ridership and Collierville gets a new pancake place.
Zach Kleiman is named NBA’s Executive of the Year, a COVID drug has Memphis ties and a local developer plans to open an antique shop in a Victorian Village home.
This week, Ballet Memphis presents a pay-what-you-can performance, the Raleigh Library celebrates cookbooks and Memphis in May triathletes swim, bike and run through Shelby Farms Park.
Sherra Wright appears before the parole board, the Tennessee Valley Authority declines to release salary data and Germantown police may get body cameras.
One Beale’s Grand Hyatt Hotel is one step closer to being financed, the Memphis City Council moves ahead with plans to hire an energy consultant and a group of little senators push for cleaner school bathrooms.
A Memphis-based medical device company is acquired for $145 million, a new bagel maker delivers to your doorstep and “truth in sentencing” is now law.
Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins sounds off about that “dirty” comment, our own Dan Conaway runs into the Half Shell (literally) and a global tech company opens its largest Eastern U.S. office in Memphis.
This week, Ballet Memphis presents a collaborative performance, Crosstown High students present both a music fest and a chalk fest, and a local fashion designer offers a watercolor class for Mother’s Day.
Shelby County plans transitional housing for ex-offenders, the city’s quarterly crime summit is coming to North Memphis and Collierville Elementary is getting a new gym.
Veteran WDIA host Bobby O’Jay has died, Graceland Too makes a comeback (sort of) and the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art launches national director search.
We remember Mid-South business leader Larry Papasan and Shelby County politician Joe Cooper. Plus, Frost Bake Shop opens in The Lake District.
We look at the impact of the Southern Heritage Classic and meet Kyle Anderson’s mom. Plus, COVID numbers are trending up and bird flu is back.
It’s day three of Beale Street Music Festival, and we tell you how to score some free whiskey and the best place to take a selfie. Plus, we highlight a 1990s-era headliner and some local rappers you’ve got to see.
It’s day two of Beale Street Music Festival, and we share a hack to beat the Ferris wheel line and offer some ideas on where to eat. Plus, we highlight a headliner you must see and some notable locals.
Today is the first day of Beale Street Music Festival, and we’ve got tips on where to park and where to stash your stuff. Plus, we offer suggestions for musicians you don’t want to miss.
The Tennessee General Assembly has ended its session, a new cocktail bar is coming to the Edge District and LeMoyne Gardens loses its landmark designation.
This week, The Subteens get the band back together, Bodywerk plays electronic music at Silly Goose and Memphians of all ages share their stories at Storyfest. Plus, it’s Beale Street Music Festival weekend.
LGBTQ+ activists raise concerns over Memphis in May’s honored country, Gov. Bill Lee’s school funding formula passes and TacosNGanas plans to open an East Memphis location.
Tenero Café & Butcher shop opens in Williamsburg Village, a pair of childhood friends lead the fight for fertility benefits and a Memphis chef is killed in a “road rage” incident.
Some Rhodes College students are without a room for next fall, second COVID-19 booster shots are available for those over 50 and Muggin’ Coffeehouse opens a second location in Uptown.
Deli on the Square sees new life as Deli Midtown food truck, the Tigers score a big recruit and Frayser may get an adventure park.
State House passes permitless carry for 18-year-olds, Memphis Area Transit Authority offers free rides for early voters and authentic tacos come to Arlington.
Maps, apps and shuttle schedules — we’ve got you covered with a music schedule, and info on where to park, what to eat and a special freebie for Nissan owners.
This week, cheer on the Memphis Grizzlies at Fourth Bluff watch parties, catch local music shows on porches throughout Cooper-Young and see Memphis soul singer Talibah Safiya at Crosstown Arts.