The Early Word: State school takeover powers and a racetrack reno in neutral
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Howdy, Memphis. It’s Tuesday, April 21, and Mayor Paul Young — who says he’s not raising taxes — will present his city budget proposal to the Memphis City Council today.
Sweeping powers: We’ve got a look at the latest updates to school takeover legislation.
Sitting in neutral? The renovation of the abandoned Memphis International Raceway looks to possibly be stalled at the starting line.
Out with the old: It’s in with the new for LGBTQ+ advocacy group OUTMemphis, which is building a new HQ.
‘Cloaked in secrecy’: Applicants for director-level government positions may soon be kept secret.
Sweet 16: The Memphis Grizzlies will own No. 16 pick in the NBA Draft. Drew Hill explains why.
All it’s cracked up to be: Downtown Filipino bar Kuya launched brunch service last weekend. Here’s what to order.
Last-minute exit: Another Memphis Tigers player entered the NCAA transfer portal Monday.
Getting out the vote: Here’s a look at early voter turnout in the Shelby County primaries.
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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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