The Early Word: Bondi talks crime decline, and Edey takes a hit to the head
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Good morning, Memphis. It’s Tuesday, Nov. 25. And we’re poppin’ bottles this morning (mimosa, anyone?), because The Early Word turns six years old today. Happy birthday to us!
Bondi touts crime decline: U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi cited a steep drop in the murder rate.
Mom sues MSCS: A Memphis mom claims her disabled child arrived home in handcuffs.
DeSoto captain rescues two: Two teens were saved Friday after their car wrecked into a water-filled ravine.
Y’all pay for your own jail: That’s pretty much what state House Speaker Cameron Sexton said about Shelby County.
JJJ is in, Edey is out: The hits just keep coming for the Memphis Grizzlies. This time, it was a hit to Zach Edey’s head.
Checking out: The city’s longtime library head, Keenon McCloy, is retiring in January.
No pain, no game: Memphis Tigers quarterback Brendon Lewis has been pushing through pain for the sake of memories.
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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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