The Early Word: Protest ends with pepper spray, and an old Tiger returns
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Happy Monday, Memphis. It’s March 30, and there’s a new face on the Shelby County Commission today, as commissioners deal with a nationwide penny shortage.
No Kings protest: What started as a peaceful protest ended with pepper spray and arrests.
Ex-cops may be off the hook ... for now. The five former Memphis police officers charged with killing Tyré Nichols may soon be excused from the civil suit against them.
Blue Alert: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is on the lookout for this guy.
Changes in juvie: At the county’s juvenile detention center, it’s the little things — like toothbrushes and pajamas — that make a difference.
Music hall for sale: If you’re looking to get into the live-music business, Cushman & Wakefield has a music venue they can sell you.
On lock: Memphis Tigers Coach Penny Hardaway is bringing an old teammate back to his coaching staff.
Time to get cray cray: Er, craw craw? However you say it, it’s about to be peak crawfish season around here.
How Black Memphians saved Memphis: We look at how those who stayed behind during the Yellow Fever Epidemic saved lives and revitalized the city.
Zach Kleiman’s report card: Here’s a look into Memphis Grizzlies general manager Zack Kleiman’s draft record and trade history.
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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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