Biggs: Shelby County’s fate is back in Shelby County’s hands
Shelby Thomas takes the order of Sarah Bertelson and Baker Jones at Second Line Dec. 20, 2020. Owner Kelly English said, “I will be a partner in whatever the Health Department decides, even if I don’t like it.” (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian)
Jennifer Biggs
Jennifer Biggs is a native Memphian and veteran food writer and journalist who covers all things food, dining and spirits related for The Daily Memphian.
The Shelby County Health Department won’t be spared issuing a new health directive, as Gov. Lee’s statement was ‘a pretty please with a cherry on top.’
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