The Early Word: Tigers triumph, and West Memphis has meals on wheels
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Wakey, wakey, Memphis. It’s Monday, March 9, and you may still be recovering from that lost hour of sleep, but grab some coffee because we’ve got a busy day ahead.
The Shelby County Commission will pick former Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr.’s replacement today. And the not-so-sexy topic of tax-increment-financing is on the agenda at the Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting.Â
Tigers triumph: Miracles must be real, because the Memphis Tigers are headed to the American Conference Tournament.
Data dollars: County tax revenue from Elon Musk’s xAI is projected to double over the next year.
More on school closures:Â If you still have questions about Memphis-Shelby County Schools closures, reporter Laura Testino has answers.
Wild week on the Hill: From immigration bills to pro-CVS protests, last week was action-packed for the General Assembly.Â
Where to eat in West Memphis: If you’re looking for handmade hot tamales or fried chicken gizzards, head over the bridge.Â
All the things he said: Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant finally talked to the media again. Here’s what he said.
Hummus among us: Petra Cafe is back to serving some of the tastiest hummus in the city (IMO).
All aboard? Most kids are fascinated by trains, but some never grow out of it.Â
Killer experience: The former Nesbit home of Jerry Lee Lewis is now a museum. And we’re taking you on a tour.
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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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