The Early Word: BC goes to jail, and a rapper’s family home gets raided
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Morning, Memphis. It’s Thursday, April 2 — National Burrito Day! That means you can find deals on wrapped meals at several national burrito chains.
BC arrested: Grizzlies center Brandon Clarke wasn’t on the sidelines at last night’s game. Instead, he spent the night in jail.
Waste and abuse: The interim forensic audit report of Memphis-Shelby County Schools revealed nearly 200 deficiencies.
Rapper’s family home raided: A Cordova home connected to Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty was raided by the FBI.
Halbert ouster back on: The state Supreme Court has denied Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert’s appeal of her ouster attempt.
‘I am that dawg’: Those were new Memphis Tigers women’s basketball coach Hana Haden’s words to her boss.
Can you hear me now? Memphis restaurants are loud, according to a new app.
Visible changes: Visible Music College is leaving Downtown.
Holy land sold: Heartsong Church has sold 10 acres of its property to an out-of-town investor.
Into the portal: Another Memphis Tiger with a famous dad may be jumping ship.
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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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