The Early Word: State money goes Downtown, and Ford pleads guilty
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How’s it melting, Memphis? It’s Tuesday, Feb. 3, and rain today should help thaw more of the lingering ice on the roads. The Memphis City Council is back to in-person meetings today, and they’re expected to take a final vote on a ballot measure that could change the employment status of Memphis Public Libraries employees.
Money for Memphis: The state’s 2027 budget includes a big chunk of money for Downtown.
Ford pleads guilty: Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. will also resign from office.
Bill targets legal immigrants: State Sen. Brent Taylor wants to prevent some U.S. citizens from running on certain ballots.
Teamwork makes the Grizz work: The Memphis Grizzlies finally got a home win, and it took a village.
Legacy at 87 Adams: Calvary Episcopal Church is working on a memorial to the thousands of enslaved people who were bought and sold on its lot.
Meals for Mississippi: A Memphis restaurateur has been feeding Holly Springs winter storm victims all week.
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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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