The Early Word: Memphis may be split into thirds, and a Legacy is dissolved
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Splitting Memphis into thirds: A new proposed Congressional map carves Memphis’ 9th Congressional district into three parts.
Like father, like son: The Shelby County Commission has filled the vacant House District 93 seat.
Letting go of Legacy: The company that plans to bring “the largest development in the history of Downtown Memphis” has dissolved and formed a new company.
Another chatbot in the house: Another company’s chatbot is using xAI’s facilities.
Voter turnout was meh: That may be the best way to describe the turnout for the Shelby County primary election.
X-rated: Collierville is no longer using X, and it’s partly due to porn.
Squid games: Our new food reporter wasn’t so sure about eating barbecued squid skewers, but she tried them anyway.
Big shoes to fill: Here’s a look at the bigs who may be getting big looks from the Grizzlies come NBA Draft time.
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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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