The Early Word: MSCS chair doubles down on Feagins; Grizz set new record
Happy Friday, Memphis! Yes, It’s Friday, Dec. 27, even though it feels like a Tuesday or a Saturday, depending on whether you went back to work the day after Christmas or you’re on one of those extended holiday breaks where all the days become one. If you’re lucky enough to be experiencing the latter, it’s possible you’re still wearing yesterday’s sweatpants. And more power to you.
But you might want to put on fresh pants to watch the Arkansas Razorbacks face off with the Texas Tech Masked Riders in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl tonight. Or don’t change pants and watch the Memphis Grizzlies play the New Orleans Pelicans on TV.
On Saturday, the Memphis Tigers men’s basketball team plays Ole Miss at home, and a slew of Memphis musicians will play a show in honor of the late Big Star singer Alex Chilton’s birthday at the Lamplighter Lounge. There will be cake.
Sunday brings another excuse to stay in as the Memphis Grizzlies take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in an away game. For more weekend ideas, check out The To-Do List.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Board Chair Joyce Dorse Coleman issued a statement on Thursday accusing Superintendent Marie Feagins of having a “pattern and practice” of poor communication with school board members. The phrase echoes the language from the U.S. Department of Justice’s investigation into the Memphis Police Department’s alleged civil rights violations. Dorse Coleman said the board’s issues with Feagins, which include allegations that she mishandled financial matters, could not be overcome. And she seemed to provide an accelerated timeline for the board’s termination proceedings against Feagins.
The Memphis Grizzlies gave Toronto something to talk aboot — er, about — Thursday night when they set a new franchise record for points scored in one game. The Grizz won that game against the Raptors, 155-126, thanks in large part to big scoring by rookies Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells. Edey, who hails from the Great White North, joked after the game that a certain Canadian tradition ahead of the game got him all fired up. In not-so-fun news, Santi Aldama left the game in the first half with an ankle injury.
Plus, CBU stays on probation, something new is brewing on Main Street and two Midtown eateries are opening new drive-thru spots.
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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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