The Early Word: New arrests strain jail, courts; what’s poppin’ on Brookhaven
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Crime is down and justice system is strained: Memphis Safe Task Force arrests are crowding an already overcrowded jail.
Another jail death: The Shelby County Jail inmate was arrested during what was likely a Memphis Safe Task Force stop.
Oh, SNAP! The City of Memphis is stepping up to help fill the SNAP gap.
No Sweat: The Memphis fire chief with the most appropriate name for the job is retiring.
Reversing the spiral: International Paper reported a $1.1 billion loss, but the CEO says it’s “on the right track.”
State of the Art Museum: The Memphis Art Museum is opening next December with a whole bunch more public space.
What’s poppin’: Pop art meets empanadas at a new eatery opening on Brookhaven Circle.
Let’s call it a learning experience: The Memphis Tigers got completely clobbered by the Auburn Tigers.
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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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