The Early Word: Missouri pays Memphis big bucks, but you can go to nursing school for free

Bianca Phillips By , Daily Memphian
Updated: October 05, 2022 6:31 AM CT | Published: October 05, 2022 6:25 AM CT Premium

Ezekiel Kelly pleads not guilty, five local IRS employees are charged with COVID-19 relief fraud and The Citizen gets ready to “Rumble.”

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Bianca Phillips

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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