The Early Word: Pearson’s back to Nashville and Halbert’s adviser has ideas

Alys Drake By , Daily Memphian
Updated: April 13, 2023 6:48 AM CT | Published: April 13, 2023 6:43 AM CT Premium

Justin J. Pearson was reinstated to the Tennessee State House yesterday by the County Commission, candidate financial filings show that Paul Young leads the pack in the race for Memphis mayor and Wanda Halbert’s special adviser is looking for efficiencies.

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Alys Drake

Alys Drake

Alys Drake is a Memphian born and raised in the Bluff City. A theater-lover, she has worked in a variety of communications roles over the years and is pleased to work in a place where all her Memphis trivia knowledge is put to good use.


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