The Early Word: Grizzlies get lucky, and the redistricting fight is on
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Cowabunga, Memphis! It’s Monday, May 11, and if you book it to Lakeland’s new Rotolo’s Craft & Crust this morning, you could win a year of free pizza.
Over the map: Two lawsuits were filed late last week over the state’s newly redrawn congressional map.
Third pick’s a charm: The Memphis Grizzlies got lucky on Sunday.
When the shipping hits the fan: FedEx’s stock has mostly recovered from its Amazon-induced dip last week.
Fewer kids in class: Many of Shelby County’s suburban schools are facing a decline in enrollment. Here’s why.
Weather issues ketchup to us: Your sandwiches might be missing a tomato slice these days.
Road rules: The Town of Collierville may pull the plug on e-bikes.
A leg to stand on: Darrell Prewitt still has two legs, thanks to Dr. Thao Wolbert at Regional One.
They love Memphis: Former Memphis coach John Calipari once said, “If you love Memphis, it will love you back.” This Memphis couple found that to be true.
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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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