The Early Word: BC goes to jail, and a rapper's family home gets raided
By Bianca Phillips
Published on April 2, 2026.
The Early Word includes the arrest of Grizzlies center Brandon Clarke and the raid of rapper Pooh Shiesty's family home. The interim forensic audit report of Memphis-Shelby County Schools revealed nearly 200 deficiencies. The state Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert for her ouster. The new Memphis Tigers women’s basketball coach, Hana Haden, may be leaving the team.
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