The Early Word: Leaders oppose guard plans, and we remember Les Smith
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Hello, and happy Thursday, Sept. 18. Today marks the start of the city’s first Southern Trans Celebration. The three-day event begins with a summit on trans issues this morning, and tomorrow brings a trans advocacy day on the Civic Plaza Downtown. The event wraps on Saturday with a free picnic and family-friendly festival at the St. Columba Camp & Retreat Grounds near Bartlett.
No ‘tank in my neighborhood’: The Shelby County Commission and Memphis City Council have both drafted resolutions opposing the National Guard in Memphis.
Gaining control? The Memphis Light, Gas and Water board voted Wednesday to buy a Cordova building.
Court says no means no: The Tennessee Supreme Court is standing by its decision to lift the pause on Memphis police demotions.
Place in the sun: A company controlled by xAI was given the greenlight on Wednesday to lease 552 acres for a solar panel project.
Remembering Les Smith: The longtime former TV news reporter has died.
Remembering Walker Uhlhorn: A prominent local businessman died Monday.
Cat-pucinno or a-meow-icano? You’ll soon be able to pet cats and drink coffee in the same cafe.
Controlling your liquor: Collierville is almost at its limit for new liquor stores.
Working the poles: The Main Street Mall is getting a fresh, new look soon.
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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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