The Early Word: 901 Day is here, and Olive Branch mayor starts Dolly drama
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Happy 901 Day, Memphis! It’s Tuesday, Sept. 1, and it’s our time to celebrate everything that makes Memphis, well, Memphis.
Massive ICE raid: Around 100 people were detained Saturday night during an ICE raid at a restaurant in Berclair.
‘On the right foot’: We have a new county mayor, sheriff, clerk and a handful of other county officials — starting today.
No tax freeze: Here’s why the new 5C data centers says it’s opting out of a tax break for a new data center.
Swimming downstream: By the end of the month, Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid will be the chain’s only local store.
Dolly drama: The mayor of Olive Branch won’t lower the flags to honor the late Dolly Parton.
Best of times, worst of times: It’s 901 Day, and a lot has gone wrong over the past year. But here’s why you should still celebrate.
What’s brewing: Move over, Dr. Bean. There’s a new coffee shop in town, and it’s run by an aspiring doctor.
Moving on up: The escalators at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library are finally moving.
Bump in the road: Collierville developer David Halle is suing the town over a new road.
Avoiding shell shock: If you like to eat oysters, maybe skip this 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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