The Early Word: Residents throw more money into trash and down the drain
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Good morning, Memphis! It’s Tuesday, May 12, and the Memphis City Council will consider a lease for new senior housing at the old Melrose High building and multifamily townhomes next door.Â
And Memphis Tigers coaches will kick off a series of fan meet-and-greets tonight with a Tigers on Tour stop in Lakeland.
Another redistricting lawsuit: A third lawsuit was filed to try and halt the state’s new redistricting plan.
Into the trash: Germantown residents will soon be throwing more money away — literally.
And down the drain: In a similar vein, Lakeland residents may soon be flushing more money down the toilet.
Why they’re ghosting: Ghost River Brewing Co. blamed declining business on Beale Street for its recent taproom closure.
Be like Mike: Memphis Tigers Coach Charles Huff wants his team to be like Michael Jackson.
New at MIFA: A familiar face is taking over the Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association.
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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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