The Early Word: AI fight shuts down City Council, and Ford heads to prison
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Howdy, and a big welcome back to Desmond Bane! It’s Wednesday, Oct. 7, and the former Memphis Grizzly (with the world’s best shoulders) will be in town with his new team, the Orlando Magic, as they play the Grizzlies in tonight’s preseason home opener. But don’t expect the usual “welcome home” video on the Jumbotron just yet.
Data center donnybrook: The Memphis City Council delayed a data-center moratorium again, and an angry crowd shut down the meeting.
Ford headed to prison: Former Shelby County Commissioner Edmund Ford Jr. was sentenced Tuesday over federal tax-evasion charges.
Inmate killed at 201: Erick Jones, 23, was allegedly stabbed to death by his cellmate Tuesday at the Shelby County Jail.
Why your September MLGW bill was so high: Many of us were met with sticker shock when we opened our most recent light bills. Here’s why.
High-rises, high costs: The redevelopment of 100 N. Main has a significant financing gap.
Beifuss’ next chapter: The longtime Commercial Appeal reporter has retired.
Now, that’s Living (Spaces): The former Ikea may be another giant furniture store.
A good dill? Pickleball at the Pipkin could save the city big bucks.
Anti-social: This weekend brings a sort of follow-up to 2010’s “The Social Network.”
Jazz or jam bands? Those are your options this weekend at two music festivals happening at the same time.
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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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