Bailey: Someone mentioned Publix and the area is all aflutter
A Publix grocery store is shown in in Neptune Beach, Fla., Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Mark Long)
Clay Bailey
Clay Bailey, a lifelong Memphian, has worked as a reporter in the city four decades. He concentrated on suburban coverage for the bulk of his career, except for a stint as sports editor of The Daily Memphian when it launched in September 2018. He now is suburban editor and also serves as a freelance sports writer for The Associated Press.
Again, someone mentions Publix thinking about Shelby County and the excitement begins before anything solid is announced.
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