The Early Word: Storm wallops Mid-South, and a Prince Mongo real estate rundown
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Welcome, Memphis. It’s Monday, Aug. 24. I’m Holly Whitfield filling in for Bianca Phillips, and I’m writing this missive by candlelight with a quill and parchment, because I still don’t have power back after Saturday’s storms.
Most of the Shelby County Commission will have their final meeting today before a new majority takes office Sept. 1, and the Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet to appoint a new school board member.
Bow echo storm ‘wreaks havoc’: At press time, more than 50,000 MLGW customers are without power.
School’s out! MSCS schools are closed today.
Dust hasn’t settled: The TVA board voted to raise rates for data centers, but there are a lot of questions.
Prince Mongo’s real estate: His brokers face one main challenge.
Asian food, side of pickleball: Cordova is growing into an Asian-food hub.
Tired of scrolling? Poplar Plaza wants to offer “dwell time.”
Great Bob! Jennifer Chandler recommends a new bakery.
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Holly Whitfield
Holly has more than 13 years of experience in publishing and digital content, including 10 years at the helm of the I Love Memphis Blog. She began her career at The Commercial Appeal and is author of Secret Memphis.
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