The Early Word: A hospital buys a hotel, and a vet returns 83 years later
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Good morning, Memphis. It’s Tuesday, Aug. 18, and I’m glad to be back after a long weekend of camping on some of the hottest days this year. Let’s try not to melt this week.
Speaking of melting, the Memphis City Council has a hot topic on today’s agenda: a possible moratorium on new data centers.
Multiple violations led to child’s death: Daycare center Kid University broke several state rules last week when a six-year-old girl died after being left on a hot bus.
Hospital buys hotel: The Hampton Inn next to Baptist East is now in the hospital’s hands.
Power and police: SpaceXAI says it’s working with Southaven to build the city a new police and fire training facility.
Judgy stuff: Four people have been selected as finalists to fill the judges’ seats for two new Shelby County criminal courts.
Finally home: Michael Cianciolo’s U.S. Army plane was shot down in Italy in 1943. He was laid to rest 83 years later.
Mollie Fontaine back from the dead: The Victorian Village lounge is reopening for one night only.
Nothingburger in Collierville: There was a big crowd at Collierville’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, but not much happened.
In motion: If you’ve ever wanted to feel the action during a movie, Memphis Malco Theatres will soon have a treat for you.
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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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