The Early Word: New Le Bonheur exec pulls out; No Comment switches it up
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Welcome back to the work week, Memphis. It’s Tuesday, May 26, and I hope you had a relaxing Memorial Day weekend.
Nevermind that new job: The incoming head pediatrician at Le Bonheur’s Children Hospital has changed her mind.
Redistricting case updates: There are four active lawsuits against the state’s new congressional map. Here’s where each one stands.
Short-changed? Several suburban school districts say they’re not getting what they’re owed from property taxes.
Midtown buildings to be razed: The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is demolishing four buildings.
Rising star: If you’ve seen the new Michael Jackson biopic, you’ve seen Memphian Jaylen Hunter on the big screen.
Restaurant remix: No Comment wine bar’s food menu has been lacking. And the owners are doing something about it.
From Customs to courtrooms: The U of M law school building was named the second best in the country this year.
‘Three Kings,’ one artist: Memphis native Derek Fordjour is a star in the art world, but he only has one piece in Memphis.
Tigers strike out: The Memphis Tigers baseball team is out of the American Conference Tournament.
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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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