The To-Do List: Beer for wizards, Sondheim’s greatest hits and MLK Day events
This week, a TheatreWorks play centers on Chicago’s Pekin Theater, the Mid-South’s wilderness is on display at the Dixon and the 1980s are back at Minglewood.
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. She’s a diehard morning person who spends her free time running marathons and ultras. She’s the author of “Cookin Crunk: Eatin’ Vegan in the Dirty South.”
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The Early WordThe Early Word: RIP, Lisa Marie; plus, Fred Smith finances film on first Black aviator
Grizzlies give back for MLK Day, Collierville High students learn to fly and a Memphis Police officer has thoughts on “no chase” policy.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Crosstown Mound plans are tainted; Grizz get revenge
Tyre Nichols’ loved ones demand justice, the city deploys A.I. to find potholes and we look at one transgender homicide victim’s cold case.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Remembering Tyre Nichols, Barbara Cooper and Harvest Church plane crash victims
A second suspect has been arrested in Barshay Wilson’s slaying, changes are coming to Downtown PILOTs and Memphis home sales took a dip last year.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: More on that Texas plane crash; Remembering Vincent Astor
Grizzlies keep the streak alive, a Germantown developer is saving the trees and a columnist says we should rename Audubon Park.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Photos at Tone, AI at MoSH and two Dolly Parton parties
This week, the late George Hunt has a posthumous exhibition, Playhouse presents the story of Alabama’s “Scottsboro Boys” and Black Lodge hosts a showtunes rave.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: How some suspects get out of jail quickly; Chicago is in Bartlett
Some Germantown residents say no to a medical office, the Tigers claw their way to a win and Beale Street gets the Blues.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Lisa Marie memorial draws thousands, and Penny hits 100 (sort of)
Five cops were fired over Tyre Nichols’ death, crisis hotline calls are up and we take a trip to “Baneville.”
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tyre Nichols update; Cop says there’s no serial killer in Westwood
Land Bank sales are halted (maybe), St. Jude unveils a new patient haven and Jennifer Biggs has a new favorite sandwich.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Car break-ins sully new Sports Center; Megabus expands
Autopsy finds Tyre Nichols suffered extensive bleeding, “Elvis” earns eight Oscar nods and Justin Pearson is a winner.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: More cops are under review in Nichols case; Opera moves to Midtown
Grizzlies fall to Warriors in final seconds, sheriffs are coming to Lakeland and we look at what’s next for 100 N. Main.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Lunar New Year parties, Tommy Kha and 250 years of American art
This week, NKA Gallery shows work by Black male artists, Opera Memphis presents a political thriller and you can learn to play the harmonica (for free).
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Five cops are indicted; Tyre Nichols is honored at vigil
City prepares for Nichols video release, David Grisanti is closing and Kendric Davis triumphs over old teammates.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Protesters demand ‘Justice for Tyre'; Grizz, Tigers win for a grieving city
MPD disbands its SCORPION unit, Flinn Broadcasting is making changes and the Overton Park Shell hits the road.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Three firefighters fired, two cops relieved of duty and students get ice day
New affordable housing comes to South Memphis, Alcenia’s owner will cook on national TV and a potential Hardaway-Calipari showdown is brewing.
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February 2023
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Remembering Tyre Nichols; Elwood’s got a new shack
Four fired cops in Nichols’ case had previous write-ups, Jalen Duren and Kenneth Lofton Jr. are Rising Stars and we look at the impact of Lee rejecting HIV funds.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Al Sharpton eulogizes Tyre Nichols; FedEx announces layoffs
Car thefts in Memphis are up more than 100%, Paul Young has the most mayor money and the Grizzlies need help.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Black lit, Black art and ‘Works of Heart’
This week, Hattiloo Theatre and Crosstown Arts share coming-of-age stories on the stage and screen. And Tennessee Shakespeare Company shares a classic love story switcheroo.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Police chases are perilous; Ja and JJJ win (but Grizz lose)
Memphis City Council considers police reforms, city launches text alerts and the TVA’s smokestacks are coming down.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Ja’s friends bring drama; State lawmakers try to ban drag
Another Memphis cop is fired over Tyre Nichols’ death, dogs at MAS get new turf and we take a deep dive into FedEx cuts.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Memphis may get state sports venue funds; Herenton is back
County Commission passes police reform, Dillon Brooks’ days may be numbered and there’s a goat (or ram?) near I-40.
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The Early Word The Early Word: The King has a stroke; Grizz win, shake off haters
More cops are in trouble over Tyre Nichols, St. Jude plans taller towers and Strickland says his sports venue plan is at “halftime.”
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The Early Word The Early Word: Quakes in Syria, Turkey hit home; plus, where to get plant-based pastries
Methodist and BlueCross agree on Medicaid, a civil rights pioneer has died and East High students are ready for their close-up.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: TEDx, pinball and your Valentine’s Day events guide
This week, the Memphis Botanic Garden pairs Phillip Ashley Chocolates with whiskey, and Old Dominick pairs whiskey with the Super Bowl. Plus, Don Bryant and The Bo-Keys play the Halloran.
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The Early Word The Early Word: Grizz get 3-point shooter, and SOB gets The Liquor Store
MPD requests Hemphill be decertified, DeSoto County bans TikTok on government devices and two Tigers are heading to the Super Bowl.
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