The Early Word: Data-center rules take shape and so does a plan for Krosstown
Want more than a couple lines of news? Subscribe now to read the full Early Word.
Thank you for your service to all of our veteran readers. It’s Wednesday, Nov. 11, Veterans Day, and students from most public schools across the county are out of class — unless they go to Germantown or Collierville schools. (Sorry, kids.)
What to do about data centers? The Memphis City Council started laying down some new rules for new AI data centers.
Oooh, that smell: There’s still no solid answer for why Memphis smelled like a gas-station bathroom earlier this week. But there’s a theory.
Takeover still paused: The state will have to wait longer to take over Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
Lots of vacancy: A Holiday Inn Express in Collierville has sat partially constructed along Highway 385 for years. That may change soon.
Krosstown traffic: Midtown’s old Krosstown Kleaners is finally getting a revamp.
You lose some: The Memphis Tigers men’s basketball team lost their first game this season Tuesday night.
Chicken head: Memphis rapper Project Pat has another song about chicken, and it’s gone viral.
10 Grizz takes on 10 Grizz games: The Memphis Grizzlies are now 10 games in so it’s time for our NBA wiz Chris Herrington to dissect the season so far.
Be a fly on the wall: A new documentary takes you to a party at jazz legend Duke Ellington’s house.
Topics
The Early Word Subscriber OnlyThank you for reading The Daily Memphian. Your support is critical.
Did you know we are a 501(c)3 nonprofit news organization? We rely on a mix of revenue from subscriptions (50%), advertising, events and other earned income (25%) and fundraising (25%).
Please consider making a fully tax-deductible donation or other contribution to The Daily Memphian today.
👉🏽 Your subscription pays for you to read all our journalism.
👉🏽 Your donation powers the work we do to reach everyone else with the news.
We believe an informed Memphis is a better Memphis. If you agree, join our growing list of donors now.
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.
Comments
Want to comment on our stories? If you’re a subscriber, scroll down to the comments. If you’re not a subscriber, only paid subscribers can add their thoughts, so subscribe now. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.