The Early Word: Daily Memphian goes to court, and Marie Feagins did, too
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What’s the craic, Memphis? It’s Thursday, July 24, and that’s a very Irish way to ask “what’s happening?” Of course, I’m here to tell you at least some of what’s happening today, including the grand opening of Irish discount clothing store Primark at Wolfchase Galleria.
This evening, The Daily Memphian’s first-ever Roundtable panel discussion will be at the Benjamin L. Hooks Library. Our metro reporters will be answering your burning questions. Register here.
Deal to unseal: The Daily Memphian has unexpectedly found ourselves involved in a court case.
Next for Feagins? Here’s how long the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board attorney says former Superintendent Marie Feagins would last if reinstated.
School board shakeup: The Shelby County Commission could pass new rules that would essentially recall some Memphis-Shelby County Schools board members.
Saving the aquifer: The Memphis Sand Aquifer may be spared from hazardous materials near a commercial development.
Remembering Dr. Marion Dugdale: The doctor made Memphis a center for the care of bleeding disorders.
Are you ready for some basketball? Get hyped for it because both the Memphis Tigers men’s and women’s American Conference pairings were announced Wednesday.
Eat on down the road: Going to see “The Wiz” at the Orpheum this week? Here’s where to eat.
Grizz coach comeback: Hardcore, longtime Memphis Grizzlies fans might recognize a familiar face on the coaching staff this coming season.
Showboats stuck at port: Are the Memphis Showboats sailing away to a new city? Maybe, maybe not.
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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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