The Early Word: Cities crack down on data centers and burger spot bows out
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Happy hump day, Shelby County. It’s Aug. 19, and two outgoing Shelby County Commissioners — Brandon Morrison and Mick Wright — will share their parting thoughts in a virtual meeting tonight.
Averting AI? Data centers got a lot of pushback last night in Memphis and North Mississippi.
‘Grossly insubordinate’: Collierville’s fire chief was apparently placed on leave after a difference of opinion.
Father charged in son’s death: Marquavious Washington is facing multiple charges after his five-year-old son shot and killed himself.
New St. Jude CEO: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital hired its new leader from within.
Bye, bye burgers: East Memphis’ Belmont Grill will close next week.
Leafing a legacy: Rachel’s Flower Shop is actually closing for real this time.
Another round: The building that housed Margaritas on Second Street until recently has a new owner.
Tony, Tony, Tony: There’s another Anthony Bourdain movie coming out.
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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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