The Early Word: MSCS has a new leader, and Rhodes goes to prison
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Wakey, wakey. It’s Thursday, Feb. 12, and the Land Use Control Board will consider a site plan for a new Dutch Bros Coffee on Hacks Cross Road in Germantown.
And tonight, the Memphis Tigers men’s basketball team plays North Texas. It seems something has lit a fire under these guys lately, so here’s hoping that flame stays lit.
New MSCS superintendent: The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board has picked a newish leader.
Closure in Collierville double homicide: A man pleaded guilty Wednesday to fatally shooting his estranged wife and another man.
Home sweet home: Memphis Mayor Paul Young wants the city to build or renovate 10,000 affordable homes by 2030. Here’s how.
Electric slide: Ford Motor Co. is out some big bucks over its decision to scrap BlueOval City electric-vehicle plans.
Naming names: The local Republican party may finally have their big-name candidate for Shelby County mayor.
Live with it: The Grizzlies lost again last night. Are you shocked? Chris Herrington explains why we should get over it.
Get baked: Eat cookies with your girlies on Galentine’s weekend.
Snail Ridge no more: The new managers at Quail Ridge Golf Course want to change its reputation.
Combined effort: Two Memphis Tigers football players have been invited to the 2026 NFL Combine.
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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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