The Early Word: Hello to new state laws and goodbye to Coletta’s on Appling
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How’s it going, Shelby County? It’s Wednesday, July 1, and a whole slew of new Tennessee laws take effect today.
Speaking of laws, 201 Poplar reopens today after being closed for flooding. That means court is back in session.
Next in Tami Sawyer case: There’s a tentative trial date for the Shelby County General Sessions clerk’s embezzlement case.
How students stack up on TCAP: Here’s a look at how each county school district’s state test scores compare.
Another child-porn case in DeSoto: A former teacher in Southaven was sentenced Tuesday for possessing child pornography.
Ciao, Coletta’s: A local Italian restaurant institution is shrinking.
Bonjour, Jacques Louise: The totally gluten-free Jacques Louise Bakery has an opening date for its new spot.
Thank you, next: The Memphis Grizzlies “NXT GEN” era is over. Our own Drew Hill shares his fave Ja Morant memories.
Skirts and sneakers: If you’re looking for a new dress or new shoes, this Collierville shopping center might soon be your one-stop shop.
Art for film’s sake: It’s a slow week at the movies — in more ways than one.
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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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