The Early Word: Coach Cal gets his roses; Billy Bass has sung his last song
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Hey there, friends. It’s Tuesday, Oct. 28, and if you were looking for an excuse to dip into the Halloween candy, here ya go: It’s National Chocolate Day.
Halbert ouster back on: The attempt to remove Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert from office is back — for now.
Veto vetoed: The Shelby County Commission said nope Monday to Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris’ nope on a shakeup to Memphis-Shelby County Schools board elections.
Whiteside indicted: Former youth pastor Lindsey Whiteside is facing 10 years to life in prison.
Army or militia? Whether or not the National Guard’s deployment to Memphis is legal or not depends on semantics.
Score one (or two) for Coach Cal: Coach John Calipari won in more ways than one Monday night.
Fly away: A Downtown fish restaurant has flown the coop.
If you need one more reason to hate Draymond … here ya go.
To boo or not to boo? Memphis Tigers football Coach Ryan Silverfield is standing by Memphis fans who booed during last Saturday’s game.
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