The Early Word: Last call for Memphis Made; plus, we’ve got your Trump news

Bianca Phillips By , Daily Memphian
Updated: March 24, 2026 8:18 AM CT | Published: March 24, 2026 6:17 AM CT Premium

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Hey, Memphis. It’s Tuesday, March 24, and the Memphis City Council will be talking — again — about the city’s procedure for resolving contract deadlocks with labor unions

Trump wuz here: Here’s a look at what President Donald Trump said during his visit over the Memphis Safe Task Force.

Pour one out … for Memphis Made Brewing Co.’s taproom. 

Chicken fight: It seems Collierville leaders don’t want “mor chickin.” 

Meet ‘South Memphis Miguel’: We talk to new Fox 13 anchor Rob Sneed.

Hawks ate us for dinner: But last night’s loss was good news for our NBA Draft positioning.

What’s in a name? Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members have narrowed down two names for the new Frayser high school.

Practice makes perfect? Spring has sprung, and that means Memphis Tigers football practice is on.

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Bianca Phillips

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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