The Early Word: Lee Harris talks jail reform, and a wing spot flies the coop
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Cheers, Memphis. It’s Friday, Jan. 16, and you can unwind after work with a beer (or several) at the Pink Palace Museum’s annual Science of Beer event. And hey, maybe you’ll learn something, too.
Monday is MLK Day, and the National Civil Rights Museum will have free admission and live entertainment all day. Also on Monday, former Memphis City Council member Myron Lowery’s ashes will be interred at LeMoyne-Owen College.
‘Shocked and dismayed’: That’s how Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said he felt about the jail’s reform plan.
Immigration crackdown: State Republican lawmakers are introducing a slew of bills targeting immigrants.
Beale Street facelift: The city’s entertainment district just scored some big bucks from the state.
Wrongful conviction: A Memphis man has been serving time for a murder he didn’t commit.
Voucher interest grows: Thousands more Tennessee families have applied for private-school vouchers this year.
Flown the coop: A Downtown wing spot has closed, and the owner is citing a lot of reasons.
‘Face of MIFA’ to step down: And the charity’s next leader may have big challenges ahead.
Verlust in Berlin The Memphis Grizzlies wrapped up a long, messy week with a loss in Berlin.
Gonna need a bigger barn: If you’re in need of a Valentine’s throw pillow, you’d better get to the Pottery Barn 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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