In today's episode of The AM/DM, we get to know Joseph Mangin, The Daily Memphian's summer intern.
We also talk about a new grant aimed at protecting the Memphis Sand aquifer. Alcy Ball, in South Memphis, is home to the former Memphis Defense Depot, and with a known breach in the aquifer, the community wants to create a plan to protect its groundwater.
Also, Marie Feagins' attorney demands a retraction from The Daily Memphian, Marsha Blackburn joins the race for governor, Arlington officials work to handle issues related to growth and infrastructure, the Memphis City Council considers diverting funding to fix potholes and clean up blight, the city hopes to close on the Sheraton by next month and a man is arrested for sexual solicitation of minors at a Germantown park.
