The Early Word: Liquor store gets its shot; school-board hopefuls must wait
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Happy birthday, Elvis! The King would have turned 91 today, and Graceland is serving cake and coffee this morning to celebrate. If you want a slice, you’d better get over to Whitehaven soon.
The Station gets its shot: Liquor-store owner Ethan Edwards probably popped some bottles last night.
Snag in school-board race: The county Election Commission is no longer issuing petitions for certain Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board seats.
A grim anniversary: Three years ago yesterday, Tyré Nichols was beaten by five Memphis police officers. We’ve got a look at where the Nichols cases stand today.
Gyno guilty of 40 charges: Dr. Sanjeev Kumar plans to appeal.
Circle back? If you’ve got a date for elective surgery at this hospital, you might have to reschedule.
Suns win, Brooks talks trash: The Phoenix Suns blistered the Grizzlies, and then Dillon Brooks rubbed it in.
Uh, hotty toddy, we guess? Ole Miss plays Miami tonight. Geoff Calkins says you should root for the Rebels.
Drag kings: Move over, Bristol, and make way for Millington.
Not to Bragg but ... If you’re a local foodie, the name Chef John Bragg no doubt rings a bell. Here’s where to find him now.
Drying out: Local bars are on the Dry January bandwagon.
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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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