The Early Word: Weekend plans may be out, but booze at The Station is a go
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Have you watched every episode of “Heated Rivalry” and baked 10 loaves of sourdough yet? It’s Friday, Jan. 30, and we’re still iced in. Here’s our ever-evolving list of what’s closed.
Say goodbye to your weekend plans: The ice isn’t leaving any time soon.
It’s wine o’clock on White Station: The Station liquor store might finally get to sell liquor.
Torn paper: Memphis-based International Paper announced Thursday that it will split into two public companies.
X factor? Elon Musk wants to put AI data centers in space.
Tigers provide the winter-tainment: The Tigers got a much-needed win, and fans got a much-needed escape.
Salad season: You’re probably craving a vegetable by now.
Pera drama and the NBA trade deadline: Chris Herrington has thoughts on both.
Save the date: The Southern Heritage Classic announced a date and which teams are playing.
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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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