The Early Word: Firefighters get raises, but there’s money trouble in higher ed
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How’s it going, Memphis? It’s Wednesday, Dec. 17, and the owner of The Station has a new Memphis Alcohol Commission hearing today to try again for a license to sell liquor in his liquor store. Downtown’s Center City Development Corp. will consider a grant request for the old Club 616, which could be become a coworking space.
Money matters: The Memphis Firefighters Association got an early Christmas present from the Memphis City Council.
Trouble in higher ed: A Midtown seminary may close next year, and a Catholic university cuts jobs again.
On their terms: Five Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members are suing the Shelby County Election Commission.
School theft charges dismissed: A former charter school leader was previously accused of stealing money from the school.
Big BC: The No. 17th best Memphis Grizzly is a guy who’s been injured more than he’s been on the court lately. But he might return to tonight.
You get a TIF, you get a TIF: Monday was a TIF-tastic day at Shelby County Commission.
What’s hot: Collierville celebrated the opening of its new fire station Tuesday. Here’s a look inside.
And more hotness: Are you ready to sit in a theater for three-plus hours? Director James Cameron’s “Avatar” series is back.
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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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