The Early Word: Cyberflashing, smash burgers and the end of the long run
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Taylor’s October surprise: Two Democratic contenders for the Tennessee legislature want to make “cyberflashing” a crime.
Palazzolo’s final days: Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo reflects on 12 years in office as he prepares to retire.
SpaceXAI’s ‘lowball’ offers: Some Southaven residents say SpaceXAI isn’t offering enough money for their homes.
MSCS changing it up: Memphis-Shelby County Schools has put auditors’ recommendations to the test with its new cleaning contracts.
Gussied-up bar food: That’s what you’ll find at the new Edge District bar of the same name.
In the long run: A long-held Memphis running institution — the Saturday Breakaway Running marathon training group — is gone.
No tricks, just treats for the Grizzlies: There was nothing scary about the Memphis Grizzlies’ Halloween win against the Sacramento Kings.
Is the brewery industry going flat? After Crosstown Brewing Co. closed, we checked in on the health of the local brewery industry.
Big plays and long drives: The Memphis Tigers football team handed the Army Black Knights a loss on Halloween.
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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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