The Early Word: More UTHSC drama and something new for old Muddy’s
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How’s it going on this fine Wednesday morning? It’s March 25, and the Memphis Grizzlies play the San Antonio Spurs tonight at home. The Spurs are No. 2 in the West right now (remember when we could say that?), and the Grizzlies are fighting to be the biggest losers.
Another one bites the dust: A sixth UTHSC faculty member has resigned over another instructor’s alleged mistreatment of students.
Gas relief? State Democrats want to put the breaks on surging gas prices — at least temporarily.
Update on student detained by ICE: The 18-year-old student detained by ICE last month is not doing well.
Breaking the impasse: The city has a new way to deal with it labor union disputes.
Movin’ on up: An Overton Square bakery is moving to the old Muddy’s Grind House.
‘Hardest-working man I’ve ever met’: Friends and family remember Varsity Spirit founder Jeff Webb.
New home base? Your board meetings could be a little less boring if your office overlooked a ballpark.
Not No. 1: It might surprise you, but No. 12 is not No. 1 on our list of the best Memphis Grizzlies of all time.
No vapin’ and drinkin’: Lakeland may be the first suburb to ban vaping in age-restricted bars.
Cults and covens: It’s going to be a witchy week at the movies.
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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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