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Happy Juneteenth! It’s Friday, June 19, and there are about a jillion ways to celebrate this weekend — from the 33rd Douglass Freedom and Heritage Festival to The Four Way’s annual Juneteenth fest. You’ll find lots more Juneteenth events in our To-Do List.
Takeover, the break’s over: The Memphis-Shelby County Schools state takeover board elected its chair Thursday.
Memphis music producer found dead: Tay Keith was best-known for his work with Travis Scott, Drake and others.
Write-in to win? The late state Rep. G.A. Hardaway’s son plans to mount a write-in campaign for his dad’s seat.
Man sentenced for hotel shooting: A DeSoto County jury sentenced a man to 45 years for attempted murder Thursday.
Go, sports! There’s a new place to watch FIFA World Cup games this weekend.
Landing soon: An airplane maintenance school is flying into Millington.
Yeah, it’s real: Here’s how the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development is trying to fight AI fakery.
The daily craic: There’s an Irish good time to be had during Maeve’s Tavern’s lunch service.
Went Krogering: The building that houses the Kroger on Winchester Road has a new owner
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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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