The Early Word: Mystery retailer buys Ikea, and Audubon’s clubhouse tees off
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Good morning, my fellow morning people! It’s Wednesday, Sept. 30, and the New Memphis Institute is hosting a public interview with new Shelby County Mayor Mickell Lowery this morning. The event is free, but registration is required. And it could be your last chance to get inside the soon-to-be old Memphis Brooks Museum of Art.
A giant Spirit Halloween? The empty Ikea building has a new owner. But the retailer’s identity is a mystery.
Crime by the numbers: Here’s a deep dive into Memphis crime stats — both before and after the Task Force’s arrival.
Abortion pills and Kinder eggs: The debate over abortion pills found its way into FedEx’s corporate boardroom this week.
Party’s still over: Legends Lounge will remain closed at least two more weeks.
Here’s the tee: The soon-to-be-renovated clubhouse at the Links at Audubon may create a whole new generation of golfers.
Poplar/Mendenhall takeover: The guy who bought the Belmont Grill has purchased the building next door.
Green light for e-bikes: Collierville leaders finally have some proposed new rules for e-bikes.
Cruise, Hathaway and concrete: Your new movie options this week include a comedy with Tom Cruise, a thriller with Anne Hathaway or a documentary on concrete.
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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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