The Early Word: Latest on the state takeovers of local schools and politics
Want to really get caught up from the weekend? You’ll find so much more Early Word when you subscribe.
Good day, Memphis. It’s Monday, May 18, and the Shelby County Commission might be cracking down on rules for community grants, after it turned down a recent grant request from Commissioner Henri Brooks.Â
Cohen bows out: U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen has abandoned his reelection bid for Congress.
Memphis is no Houston: Will the state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools be as successful as the one in Houston? Experts aren’t so sure.
Young Dolph murder saga ends: The final defendant charged in the 2021 death of Memphis rapper Young Dolph was sentenced Friday.
One-star hospitals:Â Two Memphis hospital got really low ratings from the federal government.
The man, the myth, the Monk: If you lived in Memphis in the 1970s, you probably saw Monk.
Back-to-back BBQ champs: For the first time in 42 years, the same team has won the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest two years in a row.
Look into a Legacy: An updated addition to the National Civil Rights Museum opened Saturday.
Safety first: The city is planning some big updates to city parks, but some say safety should be the No. 1 focus.
Biz kids: In Junior Achievement’s BizTown, the kids are in charge.
Topics
Subscriber Only The Early WordThank you for reading The Daily Memphian. Your support is critical.
Did you know we are a 501(c)3 nonprofit news organization? We rely on a mix of revenue from subscriptions (50%), advertising, events and other earned income (25%) and fundraising (25%).
Please consider making a fully tax-deductible donation or other contribution to The Daily Memphian today.
👉🏽 Your subscription pays for you to read all our journalism.
👉🏽 Your donation powers the work we do to reach everyone else with the news.
We believe an informed Memphis is a better Memphis. If you agree, join our growing list of donors now.
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.
Comments
Want to comment on our stories? If you’re a subscriber, scroll down to the comments. If you’re not a subscriber, only paid subscribers can add their thoughts, so subscribe now. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.