The Early Word: Ole Miss death a mystery; MSCS schools get sorted
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Good morning, and happy National Chili Dog Day. Maybe you’ve heard this one before, but just in case you’ve missed it, here’s the only song you need for a day devoted to America’s messiest dog. You’re welcome, but also, I apologize for the earworm.
Football player’s death still a mystery: The homeowner where a pool party was hosted earlier this month says “nothing happened” there to spark the shooting that killed Ole Miss football player Corey Adams.
Drawing new school lines: Roderick Richmond, interim superintendent of Memphis-Shelby County Schools, has divided the district’s schools into five regions.
Suing the sheriff: Here’s a look at where several wrongful death lawsuits against Shelby County Jail stand.
Money talks: Germantown may change its rules to help Houston High find money for an update.
This old house: The modest, boarded-up home at 923 N. Mansfield St. used to house a hero. And soon, it’ll tell his story.
Hot mail: The Daily Memphian’s Chris Herrington answers your burning Memphis Grizzlies questions.
Will run for St. Jude: Running 26.2 miles to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital this December? Try 465 miles instead.
Summer sweets: The Daily Memphian’s Ellen Chamberlain offers sweet summer survival strategies in this week’s Table Talk.
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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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