The Early Word: Firm looks for MSCS fraud, and ICE will use nearby prison
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Cheers to hump day! It’s Wednesday, Aug. 13, National Prosecco Day, and if you’re looking for something to toast with later, here’s a bubbly, summer-y cocktail from our archives.
MSCS audit is underway: The forensic audit of Memphis-Shelby County Schools is putting “special attention” on claims made against Marie Feagins.
ICE detention center opening nearby: A shuttered prison located just 45 minutes from Memphis will be used to detain immigrants.
Two become one: Two neighboring Downtown hotels are joining forces.
FedEx leader leaves with millions: Former FedEx Corp. exec Sriram Krishnasamy stepped down from his role in mid-July, and the exit terms included millions in cash.
Change of plea: Ezekiel Kelly, the man accused of killing three and wounding three others in a citywide shooting spree in 2022, will change his plea.
Oreo champ: A man breaks the record for eating the most deep-fried Oreos at Jack Brown’s — by a longshot.
That one time Taylor Swift played Beale: You don’t remember that? That’s because you likely weren’t one of the 10 people there.
For the boys: Memphis University School is breaking ground on a major campus improvement project.
When they go high: A 1963 Japanese thriller is getting a fresh American redo at the box office this week.
Portal and crystal balls: Predictions on the Memphis Tigers football season are all over the place, thanks to the NCAA transfer portal.
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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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