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The Early Word: Easter-Thomas quits her job; Memphis pizza has the meat
Mulroy blames city subpoena on a ‘mix-up,’ Mr. Lincoln’s says goodbye and we get a strange email from the supposed Graceland scammer.
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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The Early WordThe Early Word: Young fights crime, and Collierville fights a Chick-fil-A suit
Brent Taylor wants help from New York to fight Memphis crime, Whitehaven High’s principal blames MSCS for a botched graduation and Hardaway makes another staffing change.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: One man talks trash, and it’s not a slice day in Memphis
Wanda Halbert heads to court this week, Shelby County has two fewer judges and the late Bill Walton had Memphis ties.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Art openings, free outdoor music and a Playa Fly party
This week, Memphis in May ends its run with a run, “P-Valley” actor Bertram Williams Jr. hosts a party and Lionel Richie joins Earth, Wind & Fire at FedExForum.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tigers can’t compete; Graceland deal is under investigation
Luxury hotel is planned near FedExForum, Uptown is getting a Chick-fil-A and Brent Taylor urges schools to stay quiet about guns.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Graceland’s not for sale, and 100 N. Main needs help
MSCS teachers can’t carry guns to school, drag racing is now a felony and the Queens of the Stone Age will headline Mempho.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Chicken, pickleball in Southaven — but not together
Shelby County doesn’t have a deed of trust for Graceland, the City Council proposes alternatives to a tax hike and changes are coming for Grizz staff.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Graceland may be sold, and the ’80s are alive on S. Main
Wolf River Brisket leaves Crosstown, a Hernando mixed-use project finally comes together after 17 years and the elephants are getting a new home at the zoo.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Suburbs want a say at MLGW, and chocolate is the new gold
Cleotha Abston is sentenced for rape, a local cookie lady is suing to save TikTok and the barbecue kings and queens are crowned.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Where to eat at MIM’s barbecue fest; plus, teens make a splash
Trenary murder suspect pleads guilty, council members suggest alternatives to a tax hike and Mexican food comes to the Nineteenth Century Club.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Garden walk, fantasy films and the tea on Mr. Bridgerton
This week, vegan cheese meets wine at Crosstown, a new arts fest comes to Uptown and the City of Memphis turns 205.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Let the barbecue wars begin! Plus, Jerry’s OG is sno more
Bonner threatens to sue the County Commission, Halbert wants new software and more money, and a veg-forward eatery is planning its return.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Halbert says she’s staying, but Red Lobster is closing
MPD puts vacant jobs on hold, Skrmetti sues over new trans rules and The Lake District is acquired by its lender.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: More racism is alleged in Collierville, and Toyota is locked out
Former MPD officers are indicted over a fatal pursuit, a Memphis man is convicted in two 2019 murders and Domino’s delivers a big gift to St. Jude.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Grizz bad luck won’t stop, but Southwest students fly high
Juvenile Court moves to temporary homes, Happy Mexican gets a refresh and a Memphis family wins the Feud.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Dr. Morris steps back, and Back Yard Burgers may go bye-bye
Shelby County nixes bail calculator, Kevin Ritz judgeship nomination moves ahead and we’ve got a breakfast rec for “blue-collar ballers.”
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Dance with David Quarles and sing along with Simien
This week, new art exhibitions feature work by Erin Harmon, Kong Wee Pang and Iwona Rhodes. Plus, Kevin Ford’s Tops Gallery show gets one last hurrah.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Beale security peaces out early; Le Bonheur gets bigger
A FedEx plane makes an emergency landing, a former cop is indicted for killing a man and poets celebrate Tom Lee Day.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: More racism alleged in Collierville sports; NBA Draft watch
Shelby County Jail deals with broken cell locks, a drag-racing case is delayed and a barbecue battle is brewing.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Crystals, chalk art, crawfish and cafe au lait
This week, see Brittany Howard and Kingfish in Oxford, eat breakfast for dinner for a cause and get all the free stuff at Strangewaze Wednesdaze.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Halbert faces removal, and her raise request was removed, too
A federal rule could limit gun show sales, JJ Taylor joins Mikey Williams and DeSoto’s tax man still won’t collect taxes.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Lawmakers slow down drag racing; Riverbeat went on
Gregory Livingston is sentenced to life, St. Jude turns to AI for help and a pickleball pop-up is coming to Collierville.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: City waste fees may rise and so could gun switch penalties
Cases are rested in Livingston murder trial, the U of M launches its AD search and we’ve got a hot tip on cafe camping.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Food truck fests, river beats and what to do for Cinco de Mayo
This week, the Memphis Symphony Orchestra plays “Star Wars” tunes, Overton Park hosts a discussion on snakes and the Listening Lab celebrates a blues great’s 90th birthday.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Halbert makes money moves, and a fired coach alleges racism
Juvenile Court could move into the old CA, Bally splits with Comcast and the oldest swimmer to qualify for the Olympic trials was inspired by a Memphis pool project.
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