The Early Word: Maybe we don’t need a new 201, and locals celebrate the 901
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Welcome back to a short work week, Memphis! It’s Taco Tuesday, Sept. 2, and if you’re looking to celebrate, we’ve got a new guide to the best — and most affordable — tacos. They’re all priced under $15 and can be found everywhere from Summer Avenue taco trucks to a Midtown dive bar.
So maybe we don’t need a new jail? That depends on which study you choose to believe.
Most of MATA board quits: Five of the nine MATA board members resigned last week after they say they were insulted by the city administration.
New charge in pastor’s death: Samantha Marion’s charge for allegedly fatally shooting Frayser pastor Ricky Floyd has been upgraded.
DeAndre Brown’s rise and fall: DeAndre Brown, the now-suspended director of the Shelby County Office of Re-Entry, is no stranger to the law.
Is there a doctor in the house? New federal caps on student loans for med school could increasingly mean the answer is no.
Believe Memphis: One local businessman says we could all do a better job selling Memphis.
Happy belated 901 Day! Monday was the city’s annual civic-pride holiday, and Memphians showed up in droves to celebrate.
Rise and shine: Here’s how a few prominent Memphians spend their mornings.
Tigers off to a good start: The Memphis Tigers football team clobbered Chattanooga on Saturday.
Vegan in the South: You don’t need meat to make good Southern food. Just ask these local chefs.
Just a fable: Another plan to revive a 115-year-old South Main building has fallen through.
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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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