The Early Word: Long data-center pause fails, but anti-ICE vote succeeds
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Good morning, Grizz Nation! It’s Wednesday, Oct. 21, and the Memphis Grizzlies open their regular season at FedExForum tonight. They’re playing old pal Jaren Jackson Jr. and his team, the Utah Jazz.
Long data-center pause fails: The Memphis City Council voted down an indefinite moratorium on data centers.
Freezing out ICE? The council also passed a nonbinding resolution asking ICE and the National Guard to get out.
‘Bright, new future’ for Central Lofts: Things are looking up for a long-vacant apartment building with rooftop views of Liberty Stadium.
Kratom ban? Kratom is still legal in Mississippi, but DeSoto County is looking to ban its sale in unincorporated areas.
‘Cheers’ of Bartlett: Old Whitten Tavern will soon be featured on a YouTube show.
Hibachi to teppanyaki: The former Saito Japanese Hibachi & Sushi space in Bartlett will become a new teppanyaki spot.
Top 10 Grizz rooks: In honor of Cam Boozer, here’s Chris Herrington’s best rookie list.
Knock on wood: Herrington previews “Wicker” and shows some love for that three-hour Elizabeth Holmes documentary.
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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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