The Early Word: Santi Claus came to town; plus, Christmas Day movies
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Merry Christmas, Memphis! It’s Wednesday, Dec. 24, and I hope your stockings are hung by the chimney with care. But really, isn’t it too warm for stockings?
‘Halo around Westwood High’: For years, Westwood High was on the verge of closure. A new plan may save the school.
Who is running for office so far? On day one, more than 70 people checked out petitions for the May 5 county primaries.
Bartlett business booster: The City of Bartlett has filled a position that’s been vacant since 2006.
Santi Claus came to town: Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama helped lead his team to a revenge win Tuesday night.
Dream big or huge: Two films opening on Christmas Day share nearly identical taglines.
What we’ve learned about the Tigers: The Memphis Tigers begin an 18-game conference slate on Dec. 31. And how that will go is anyone’s guess.
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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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