The Early Word: Ted Townsend is out, and Baron Von Opperbean is in
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How’s your maypole-wrapping going, Memphis? It’s Friday, May 1 — aka May Day — when we celebrate ancient spring festivals and workers’ rights. In Memphis, it also means opening day for Riverbeat Music Festival, where you can see Salt-N-Pepa tonight.
Ted is out: Ted Townsend is no longer president and CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber.
Trump speaks for Lee: Gov. Bill Lee hasn’t said much about the new Republican push to redraw the state’s congressional districts. But President Donald Trump has.
Mulroy under a microscope: Two recent bills might make Shelby County District Attorney’s work life a little harder.
Inspiration on wheels: Noah Schepman is one of the best young athletes in Memphis.
Gaze into the River of Time: Take a tour of Baron Von Opperbean and the River of Time, which opens today.
Coffee and ramen: Get your pick-me-up before you slurp your noodles down.
Doctor in the house: Fayette County hasn’t had a hospital in more than a decade, but that’s about to change.
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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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