The Early Word: Ja-dropping news, something sweet and a rare coin story
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Happy Monday, Memphis. It’s Jan. 12, and the Shelby County Commission will vote on whether to pay back rent for Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert’s office in Millington.
Over in Germantown, the Board of Mayor and Aldermen will decide whether booze can be sold on Sunday mornings. (You know, for those times you just can’t wait for a mimosa.) For a look at the days ahead, This Week in Memphis has got you.
A real Ja-dropper: Ja Morant trade rumors have swirled for years, but this time, there may be some truth to them.
All of xAI’s power bills: Last month, we did a story on how much xAI is spending on power. But Memphis Light, Gas and Water accidentally left out some bills.
Lee turns down food assistance: Gov. Bill Lee has declined federal money to feed low-income kids.
Worth a pretty penny: One of the most valuable coins in the world spent several years in a Midtown home, until the U.S. government stepped in.
We all scream for ice cream: Midtowners have a new ice cream shop.
Tigers outmuscled: Coach Penny Hardaway is “totally disappointed at this effort from every guy that played” Sunday.
Orang you glad? A baby animal born at the Memphis Zoo in mid-December may hold the key to the species’ survival.
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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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