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Grizzlies give back for MLK Day, Collierville High students learn to fly and a Memphis Police officer has thoughts on “no chase” policy.
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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Grizzlies give back for MLK Day, Collierville High students learn to fly and a Memphis Police officer has thoughts on “no chase” policy.
This week, a TheatreWorks play centers on Chicago’s Pekin Theater, the Mid-South’s wilderness is on display at the Dixon and the 1980s are back at Minglewood.
Memphis isn’t alone in water problems, White Station students take the wheel on driver’s ed and two local chefs are making moves.
Man dies after a “use-of-force” incident, Uptown gets the green light to use TIF funds and the Lakeland School System is getting new digs.
The Brooks has a new place to break bread, the County Commission talks properties and DeAngelo Williams achieves a first.
Alpha Omega is planning a new beginning, Chase Bank is coming to Memphis and Alex Lomax saves the day.
Peppertree residents will move soon, a local minister preaches football and we tell you where to eat like a queen on the cheap.
This week, manifest your dreams with a vision board, or learn the arts of mindfulness and origami. Plus, Lisa Marie Presley will be in town for Elvis’ birthday weekend.
Memphis travel is back in a big way, better roads will lead to Topgolf and Bartlett’s Union Depot brings a first in 15 years.
TBI is investigating a Collierville shooting, a Germantown student is helping save lives and the Grizzlies have the best defense in the NBA.
MLGW offers text alerts, MSCS tries to keep kids safe and the Memphis Grizzlies are winning again.
The New Daisy is coming back, Leonard’s Barbecue will expand to Bartlett and we tell you where to find a good burger for $6.
We’ve got ideas for your New Year’s Eve, including an art party, a rap show and a Victorian six-course meal. Plus, some places are still celebrating Christmas.
Penny Hardaway opens up about Tyler Harris, Horn Lake rentals will have to be registered and our food writers reveal the best dishes of 2022.
Some suburbs escaped water woes, the city of Memphis denied the MPD failed to properly investigate a 2021 rape and the Grizzlies lost — again.
Sen. London Lamar proposes gun permits, Warriors Christmas Day win leaves questions and we remember the 1982 Liberty Bowl.
Bill Lee grants clemency, a bid to recognize the 1917 Ell Persons lynching site moves ahead and Young Dolph is honored in a pop-up museum.
This week, watch “Home Alone” on the big screen, see Chris Gales at the Westin and spend Christmas night with The Sheiks.
Memphis is experiencing a drug shortage, the Tigers easily take Alabama and Olive Branch gets its first RV park.
Lucy Elementary goes to Millington, The Kitchen Table will open in Vinegar Jim’s and the Klondike TIF is a done deal.
This week, go caroling without singing a note at Phil Kline’s “Unsilent Night,” give a homeless pet a better life for just $12 and see “Gremlins” on the big screen.
Klondike TIF wins county approval, Collierville Schools raises tuition for non-residents and pre-pandemic airport traffic is back.
J.W. Gibson joins the Memphis mayor’s race, AutoZone Park is getting a makeover and the Tigers could have the best team since 2013.
Memphis Tigers admit to recruiting violations, state DCS faces damning audit and Sylvamo Corp. opens a new global HQ.
Missing U of M student’s body is found, Shelby County home sales are down and there’s a hot property in Collierville.