The Early Word: The Glo will go on, and Finebaum has a sick burn for the Big 12
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Happy weekend, Memphis. It’s Friday, July 25, and there’s also a vegan block party tonight in the Crosstown neighborhood with the Last Vegan on Earth food truck. Maybe I’ll see you there. For way more weekend ideas, The To-Do List is here for you.
Let’s try this again: The five former Memphis police officers charged in the 2023 death of Tyré Nichols have new sentencing dates.
Glo will go on: Memphis-born rapper GloRilla isn’t letting her recent arrest stop her hometown show tonight.
Thanks, Fred Smith: The University of Memphis athletics department set a new record for overall fundraising.
Big who? ESPN television personality Paul Finebaum unleashed a sick burn on the Big 12.
Food as art: Shroomlicious Meals owner Daishu McGriff is planning a new chef residency program in the South Main Arts District.
Wrasslin’ in Memphis: Wrestling star Hulk Hogan, who died in Florida on Thursday, learned the wrasslin’ ropes in Memphis.
Poolside snack: If you’re looking for a cold, crisp, meaty poolside snack, Pearl’s Tea & Coffee House has got you.
Your dose of Pedro Pascal: Everyone’s favorite It Guy is on the big screen this weekend.
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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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