The Early Word: Politics of the Task Force and a lawsuit from Blackburn
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Hello, Memphis! It’s Thursday, Oct. 1, and as a vegan, I’m obliged to tell you that today is World Vegetarian Day. If you want to make some meatless meals today, I’d suggest The Farmer’s mushroom sloppy joe or the plant-based version of Good Fortune’s tan tan noodles.
Politics of the Task Force: The arrival of the Memphis Safe Task Force has roots in a Republican bid to takeover local government.
Blackburn sues over subpoenas: U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn is suing over an investigation into her phone records.
New school: The Memphis-Shelby County Schools board elected a new chair this week, just three days ahead of a court hearing on the state takeover.
Like father, like son? Grizzlies Coach Tuomas Iisalo grew up watching Carlos Boozer on VHS. Now, he’s coaching his son.
Grandkid perks: Kids with grandparents in Germantown can now attend the suburb’s schools for free — even if mom and dad live somewhere else.
One person’s trash … is another person’s main dish at Reharvest Memphis.
Bank on it: Columbus, Ohio-based Huntington National Bank is investing in Memphis.
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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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