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How do you do, Memphis? It’s Friday, July 24, and we’re heading into a culture-heavy weekend filled with art shows and live music.
Court won’t pause new voting map: A federal three-judge panel denied an injunction in a challenge to the state’s new congressional map.
Can Memphis basketball get its groove back? The Memphis Tigers opened their doors to the media for a summer practice this week — something they haven’t done since John Calipari was coach.
Suburban school check-in: School leaders from Arlington, Germantown and Lakeland tell us how they’re doing 13 years after the formation of their districts.
What about Bob? There’s a new bakery Downtown.
Rice, rice, baby: In this week’s $15 Deal, writer Wesley Morgan Paraham gives us both a food rec and a history lesson.
Hot races in Bartlett: Some new faces are trying to get a seat on the Bartlett Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
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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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