The Early Word: MLGW in the news again; the ’90s are alive in Memphis

Bianca Phillips By , Daily Memphian
Updated: February 17, 2022 12:35 PM CT | Published: February 17, 2022 6:24 AM CT Premium

A vacant high school is one step closer to a new life, Memphis in May reveals its full music fest line-up and Restaurant Iris gets a new chef.

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Bianca Phillips

Bianca Phillips

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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