The Early Word: Call him Ty JA-rome; plus, a Downtown law firm moves east
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Welcome back! It’s Monday, Oct. 26, and we’re still talking about data-center moratoriums, folks. Today, the Shelby County Board of Commissioners will vote on a pause, as well as new regulations, for future AI facilities. Commissioners will also consider pulling out of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ lawsuits fighting the state takeover.
Moving out east: Bass, Berry & Sims is moving to East Memphis after more than 25 years Downtown.
From Millington to Slovenia: A fugitive on the lam over a Millington murder was recently found in a Slovenian bar — all thanks to a social media post.
Medical bill: The old Commercial Appeal building has been demolished to make way for a new Regional One, but there’s still no plan to pay for the hospital.
Rest in peace, Popeye: Russell’s Farm Supply in Collierville caught fire last Thursday, killing the store’s longtime mascot.
Call him Ty JA-rome: The Memphis Grizzlies are now 3-0, thanks in large part to the new starting point guard.
Must love oysters: Food writer Jennifer Chandler says you’re guaranteed to fall in love with Felicia Suzanne’s Oysters of Love.
Mayor’s master plan: Shelby County Mayor Mickell Lowery now has a 92-page plan to guide his future decisions.
On a positive note: Since 1966, the Memphis Youth Symphony has been training young musicians for careers in classical music.
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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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