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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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Head Start gets fresh start without MSCS, Ford Jr. has a trial date and Sincere Parker plans to fight charges.
A Memphis Tiger is arrested, a “dirty” Mormon drink trend is here and we explain what happened to Union Avenue’s arrows and Xs.
Memphis fire union sues the city, a taste of Nashville comes to Germantown and a Grizz draft pick may be the new Grindfather.
This week, learn what happens if you fall inside a black hole, watch a summer cult classic and ease on down the road to see “The Wiz.”
All bets are off with gambling machines, Good Fortune has some good fortune and Herrington weighs in on the Bears of Summer.
XAI exec says they’re doing something in Southaven, Ghanaian U of M students must pay or leave and Lakeland schools ditch Arlington.
A beloved animal has died at the Memphis Zoo, Collierville paves the way for a cleverly named subdivision and Santi Aldama is having a big summer.
Old Daisy has a complicated history, an unexpected record was set at the Ed Murphey Classic and Eggxactly serves barbecue flavors for breakfast.
This week, a James Beard winner takes over Bar Limina, the Dixon highlights early 20th-century female artists and you can make your own music at Bar DKDC.
U of M may dismiss Ghanaian students, Grok chatbot talks about its own antisemitism and we get to know Coach Iisalo.
ALSAC’s new leader isn’t worried, a former Tigers star gets his flowers and we remember journalist Karanja A. Ajanaku.
ALSAC has a new leader, and so do three city departments. Plus, girl dinner is having a moment at the Overton Park Shell.
New parks director is named, an Olympic star will run in Memphis and the Grizzlies were so close in Summer League.
MSCS could lose money for translators, Olive Branch has a bonsai bonanza and Germantown gets its first mural.
This week the Hi-Tone Cafe hosts a market with queer vendors and free hot dogs. Plus a couple of guys named Lee join forces with a Sheikholeslami for an art show at the Dixon Gallery & Gardens.
Fish and chips comes to Collierville, the Redbirds caused a stir on socials and we’ve got an update on JJJ’s toe.
XAI secures big bucks, MSCS gets its money back from the feds and fireworks won’t be the only thing going boom this weekend.
A man has been charged in the Memphis Rox shooting, the County Commission went back to the budget and there’s a new option for game night.
Judge in Nichols case could be deposed, some of Tennessee’s private school voucher data is staying private and we’ve got your guide to Fourth of July fun.
MEM could get a new name, Dainja is denied and a popular brunch spot has a mold problem.
Two men are dead after a Memphis Rox shooting, a retiring judge has “had enough” and every day is Thanksgiving at The Four Way.
This week, Memphis Listening Lab turns four, art pairs with wine at the Brooks and there’s ballroom dancing on the Bluff.
Germantown’s taxes are going up, a state ban will make it harder to catch a legal buzz and big tech predates the “Digital Delta.”
This week, Juneteenth events continue, the rained-out Mid-South Pride parade has a new date and Lukah releases a new album — with lasers.
Harris suggests tax hike again, the city nominates an animal shelter director and we’ve got a tip on how to handle bad takeout food.