The Early Word: City loses money on Liberty Park; Aussie PM lost his pants
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Wakey, wakey, Shelby County. It’s Monday, Dec. 15, and if you live in Collierville, here’s your chance to guide the town’s future: The suburb is hosting a public meeting tonight to gather input from residents on what the town should focus on for the next 25 years.
Construction stalled at Liberty Park: The City of Memphis has sunk nearly $14 million into a planned hotel at Liberty Park — with no end in sight.
The Station gives it another shot: The Station liquor store in East Memphis is trying once again to get a liquor license.
Sheriff’s deputies train under ICE: The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is working with ICE.
How a PM lost his pants in Memphis: Former Australian prime minister Malcolm Fraser came to Memphis in 1986 to give a talk. And he left without his pants.
Weekend sports The Memphis Tigers suffered a blowout loss Saturday. And the Memphis Grizzlies’ luck Friday was no better.
Tough nut beetle to crack: A type of beetle that was believed to be extinct was discovered alive by two researchers from the University of Memphis.
Jamaican me hungry: If you’ve been yearning for Evelyn & Olive’s Jamaican rice and peas since 2023, you’re in luck.
Hole-y avocado: Listen up, millennials, here’s a fancy avocado toast that won’t break the bank.
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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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