The Early Word: Break-ups for Ford, Feagins and Memphis Tigers football
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Breaking up: A new agreement means electric-battery maker SK On can supply products to companies besides Ford Motor Co.
And another break-up: Former Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins needs a new lawyer.
And one more ... Memphis Tigers athletic director Ed Scott addressed former coach Ryan Silverfield’s departure.
Eyes on the schools: Memphis-Shelby County Schools can see live camera feeds from its schools — all from one control room.
‘Everyone wanted to work with him’: Real-estate developer Michael Lightman died Tuesday.
From club to cowork: The building that housed the old 616 and Club Spectrum is finally growing up.
We got the Beet: Y’all, it’s hard out here for a salad lover in Midtown, but that’s changing soon.
Edey is out ... with a new injury.
Attention criminals: DeSoto County District Attorney Matthew Barton doesn’t want you there.
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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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