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Bianca Phillips is a Northeast Arkansas native and longtime Memphian who spent 14 years at The Memphis Flyer and five years working in PR for Crosstown Arts before finding her way to The Daily Memphian. 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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Airport unveils new service to Raleigh, trains have derailed 35 times here since 2018 and an ’08 Tiger is headed to the NCAA.
Floyd Bonner files a lawsuit, Collierville Harley shop has a new use and we’ve reached the end of a COVID-19 era.
In this “Pi Day” Early Word, we learn how JJJ makes everything look cool. Plus, a “fun times” bar is opening in Midtown and Hernando gets cultured.
One-third of SCORPION cops had infractions, Big Body Roddy had a big night and pickleball is having a moment.
State bills target juvenile justice, the county will tackle cancer-causing pollution and the GloRilla concert stampede claims third victim.
Sun of a Vegan’s Collier family wants to help people make a transition to plant-based eating with tacos, nachos, burgers and their signature lasagna.
This week, Black Lodge serves a “Nope”-themed dinner, New Edition gets the band back together and artist Harmonia Rosales’ exhibition opens at the Brooks.
DOJ will investigate the MPD, Jerry Lee Lewis’ ranch will be sold and we tell you how to save on groceries.
Carjacking victims share their stories, third graders may get a second chance and Art House Cafe brings the smoke.
Colorado police are investigating Morant’s IG Live video, two people are dead after a GloRilla show and the 901 Fund expands.
MPD brings back old traffic unit, the Grizzlies break road losing streak and Collierville has utility bill issues, too.
Corps wants to restore the river, Tigers are one step closer to the Big Dance and Memphis could be the new hip-hop capital.
Tigers clinch No. 2 seed, Rape Crisis Center expands and we look at what areas were targeted by the SCORPION unit.
This week, the Dixon and Theatre Memphis celebrate women in the arts, Step Afrika steps into GPAC and there’s a chili showdown at Memphis Made.
New Cordova high school is one step closer, AutoZone is building a skybridge and Hotel Pontotoc may get a second life.
MSCS eyes Cordova land for new high school, MEM gets federal funds and Steve-O might be back this week.
This week, the U.S. Poet Laureate will read at Rhodes, Spillit stops in Orange Mound and Ballet Memphis pays homage to love.
FedEx pilots are closer to a strike, Grizzlies lose in the final minute and Ikea has meal deals for days.
Former SCORPION supervisor has a troubled past, Music Fest will be smaller and we remember Geoffrey Redd.
Shelby County will study reparations, critics bash new third-grade retention law and Chick-fil-A wants to bend the rules.
Whitehaven and Arkabutla experienced mass shootings, a Memphis Police officer is dead and the Tigers fell to Houston.
Details emerge about inmate’s death, city council could crack down on where mayors can live and I-55 may get wider.
This week, Leyla McCalla plays Crosstown Theater, Kristin Chenoweth signs her book and Ukrainian artists share how war has changed their culture.
Sports Authority offers peek into sports facility upgrade funding, CLERB wants more teeth and Grizz win ahead of All-Star break.
Smart Meters aren’t so smart, Lee Harris asks Bill Lee to think again on HIV funds and the Olive Branch Airport takes off.