The Early Word: Suburbs want a say at MLGW, and chocolate is the new gold

Bianca Phillips By , Daily Memphian
Updated: May 20, 2024 6:23 AM CT | Published: May 20, 2024 6:23 AM CT Premium

Cleotha Abston is sentenced for rape, a local cookie lady is suing to save TikTok and the barbecue kings and queens are crowned.

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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. 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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