The Early Word: World Cup defeat still a win for Redbirds; new grocery plans
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Hello, Memphis. It’s Tuesday, July 7, and if things seem a little slow, it’s because they are. Maybe everyone is just struggling to get back into the swing of things after the holiday weekend. Even the Memphis City Council has a light agenda today.
New Downtown grocery coming: A new cleanup grant could clear the way for a mixed-use development with a grocery store.
Meet the 5th District candidates: Four of the five Democratic candidates running for the new congressional district are from Shelby County.
Different kind of pitch: Sports fans crowded into AutoZone Park Monday night — but not for baseball.
Posted up? A Golden State Warriors player is expected to join the Memphis Grizzlies.
Out for blood: If you have Type O blood, Vitalant needs your help.
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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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