The Early Word: Task force sparks boycotts; MSCS responds to ICE fears
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Hey there on a wet Wednesday. It’s Oct. 29, and we may not see the sun again today, But the Memphis Grizzlies will. They’re in Phoenix tonight to play the Suns.
Task force sparks restaurant boycotts: Depending on how you feel about the National Guard’s deployment, you may or may not be eating at certain restaurants.
MSCS responds to ICE concerns: Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members voted to help students get safely to school.
Former bank CEO still in jail: Former Evolve Bank & Trust CEO Robert Hartheimer waived a hearing on child-porn charges.
Whiteside granted home detention again: Lindsey Whiteside, the former youth pastor charged with transporting a minor for sex, will await her trial at home.
Halbert to the Supreme Court: Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert plans to fight a court decision reviving her ouster attempt.
Next on tap: Another alliterative coffee shop is opening its second location in the former Tamp & Tap.
Not everyone’s cup of tee: Not everyone is happy about Bartlett’s plan to save its only golf course.
Spanish spice: Chris Herrington’s pick for the 24th greatest player in Memphis Grizzlies history is known for his reverse dunk.
Vampires and aliens: It’s Halloweek, and now is the time to catch up on classic horror films and cozy fall classics.
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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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