The Early Word: Why Judge Norris recused himself; Bartlett grocery clues
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How’s it going, Memphis? It’s Friday, Aug. 29, and the fourth annual run in memory of Eliza Fletcher is wrapping up as of press time.
Later today, the Delta Fair & Music Festival kicks off at the Agricenter. And Saturday night brings the start of Memphis Tigers football season with a home opener against Chattanooga.
Monday is Labor Day. But more importantly for us, it’s 901 Day, and there are ways to celebrate all over the city. For more things to do, The To-Do List has got you.
Why Norris recused himself: U.S. District Judge Mark Norris recusal has led to a new federal trial for cops charged in Tyré Nichols’ death. Here’s why Norris stepped down.
Money matters: Shelby County Office of Reentry Director DeAndre Brown and his wife Vinessa Brown allegedly spent hundreds of thousands in public funds on person use.
MSCS critic arrested: A local education activist allegedly violated a restraining order brought against him by an MSCS board member.
U of M’s anti-DEI moves spark protest: Some protesters say the University of Memphis could have handled an anti-DEI state mandate better.
Carrefour comes down: The vacant open-air mall has become an eyesore.
Bartlett grocery clues: Which mystery grocer wants to open in Bartlett? It might be this national chain.
Lovely little lumpia: A new Filipino snack bar is looking for a Downtown home, but since it hasn’t found one yet, Good Fortune is helping out.
Only they can be the judge: Gov. Bill Lee has appointed two new Shelby County judges.
Lazy river coming to Landers: The expansion of the Landers Center in Southaven broke ground Thursday, and it sounds like the kind of place where you might want to hang poolside with a cold mai tai.
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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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