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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This week, there’s a rare chance to see Robert Altman’s “Nashville” on the big screen, Memphis in May wraps up with a run and Hubby Jenkins of Carolina Chocolate Drops fame plays Crosstown Arts.
Germantown is one step closer to owning its namesake schools, Mayor Jim Strickland considers a third round and FedEx tests self-driving delivery trucks.
Memphis voters will decide on term limits (again), the top cop proposes some big changes and Ja Morant follows in Z-Bo’s footsteps.
The Memphis Police Department deals with a staffing shortage, Crosstown High holds its first-ever graduation and we have a tip on where to find some very spicy soup.
The general election campaigns heat up, artists have a “critical conversation” about public art and two Hickory Hill schools are getting upgrades.
The state Supreme Court rules on school choice, Germantown’s Carrefour may get fresh look and there’s a familiar face behind the bar at the newly reopened Belle Tavern.
This week, the Tilt-a-Whirl will be spinning at the Bluff City Fair, the mimosas will be bottomless in Court Square and you can learn how to save your seat (literally).
Memphis River Parks is luring pollinators to the foot of Beale, a former Tiger may get a sweet deal and there’s a new way to rent e-scooters.
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.