The Early Word: Liza’s soccer stadium kicks off; burger chain goes bankrupt
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Liza’s legacy: The U of M broke ground Monday on a new soccer stadium that will be named after a slain Memphis runner.
Where’s the beef? The company that operates most of the Wendy’s fast-food restaurants in Memphis just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Plea change for Hernandez Govan: The man who was acquitted of masterminding rapper Young Dolph’s murder has pleaded guilty over a separate incident.
Wing players: Memphis HGTV star Carmeon Hamilton is starting a chicken-wing war between local restaurants.
Run of the town: Collierville’s got a new temporary town administrator after a few weeks of drama.
Remembering Tay Keith: The late Memphis music producer will continue making an impact on local kids.
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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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