The Early Word: County tax woes and a Task Force with no end in sight
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Rise and grind, Memphis! It’s Tuesday, Sept. 29, National Coffee Day, and you’ll find free coffee and specials at shops across the city. I say supporting local is the best way to go, but if you must get your caffeine fix from a chain or gas station, you’ll find plenty of deals today.
No end in sight for Task Force: No one knows when the Memphis Safe Task is leaving, not even its leader.
‘Wrong direction’: The new Shelby County assessor of property sounded the alarm on the county’s financial situation.
Waiting on a letter: Several homeowners who live near SpaceXAI’s power plant are still waiting to hear about buyouts.
Clearing the air? Shelby County Commissioner Henri Brooks wants to breathe new life into the county’s air-quality standards.
Good Grizz news: The Memphis Grizzlies’ injury report is mostly non-existent as the team heads into the season.
Panda Express back in action: The FedEx panda plane had some passengers this week.
No fowl play: The so-called Duck Dynasty family has struck again in the Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest.
New Grizz coach alert: The Memphis Grizzlies have hired Coach Tuomas Iisalo’s longtime protégé as an assistant coach.
Pumpkin to talk about: October starts this week, so it’s time to go pick your pumpkins. Here’s where to go.
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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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