The Early Word: School takeover is approved, and Bartlett let the dogs in
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Hi there, Memphis. It’s Thursday, April 23, the first day of the NFL Draft. The prospects are looking good for a few local football players, including Memphis-born, University of Alabama linebacker Justin Jefferson.
School takeover bill passes: The bill allowing a state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools is one step away from becoming law.
Children’s remains found: The bodies of three unidentified children were found recently in Hickory Hill.
Woman convicted in journalist slaying: Tifanee Wright was convicted of second-degree murder for a 2022 fatal shooting.
FedEx layoffs: FedEx Corp. is cutting more than 100 jobs in the northeast.
‘No interest in moving’: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said the Memphis Grizzlies are staying put.
Who let the dogs in? January’s winter storm was really great for Bartlett’s homeless dogs.
States and legends: Two bands with state names are playing Live at the Garden this year.
And the rest … Here’s a guide to the not-as-sexy races in the Shelby County primary election.
Drama in Lakeland: Some worry a proposed change in Lakeland government could jeopardize the city’s charter.
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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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