The Early Word: Memphis is left out of Guard lawsuit; PD’s office struggles
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How do you do, Memphis? It’s Tuesday, Oct. 20, and doo — as in, No. 2 — will be a hot topic at today’s Memphis City Council meeting. They’ll vote on a long-delayed plan to stop extending sewer services to unincorporated Shelby County and on an expansion of a city wastewater facility.
County vs. state on Guard: Gov. Bill Lee thinks he can win a lawsuit over his deployment of the National Guard in Memphis.
Speaking of that lawsuit ... the City of Memphis wasn’t invited. Here’s why.
PD’s office strained: The federal public defender’s office is calling for help under the weight of so many Memphis Safe Task Force arrests.
Gyno charges dropped: A judge has dismissed nearly half of the federal charges brought against a local gynecologist.
Former Lakeland mayor dies: Jim Bomprezzi died Sunday.
Noise complaint turns deadly: A DeSoto County Sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a man early Saturday morning.
Ja is back! If the Memphis Grizzlies’ losing preseason has had you worried, well, this might make you feel better.
It took a village: Here’s another memorable game from Coach John Calipari’s time leading the Memphis Tigers.
Packing up: Employees at Memphis packaging facility will lose their jobs days before Christmas.
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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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