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The Early Word: Merry Ja-mas to you; plus, which schools made honor roll
Prosecutor struggles to get records in Halbert probe, airport hires out-of-town firm for a big job and Collierville has a new superintendent.
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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December 2023
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Wurlitzer solstice, Honky-Tonk Christmas and Festivus for the rest of us
This week brings Christmas Day bowling at Bass Pro, a five-course dinner paired with a “Barbie” screening and last-minute shopping for art and other holiday gifts.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: ‘Sad state of affairs’ in PD’s office; Classic’s new stadium deal
Suspended judge pleads not guilty, FedEx mechanics may unionize and The Daily Memphian’s got game.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Truly Ja-wesome night, and a touchdown for the stadium
Paul Young is getting a pay raise, FedEx delivers bad news and the Tigers take down Virginia.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Old bridge will be new again, and Junior makes room for Ja
DA’s office has a new crime-fighting plan, a Germantown house has a “party on the side” and Memphis 901 FC goes west.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: About that armed Midtown man; Ja-lly Xmas countdown
Jim Holt says goodbye to Memphis in May, the DOJ sends help and Fancy’s Fish House was a passing fancy.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Prisons need more staff; Tigers games need more fans
Abortions are down and births are up, another ex-cop is ID’d in the Tyre Nichols case and alley-oops may be coming back to the Grizzlies.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: How to greet Dillon Brooks; Tennesseans on guns, abortion
Young wants to keep Chief Davis, the TVA is ready for winter and you can get your sugar fix in Cordova.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Holiday burlesque, Rudolph and a peek at Cafe Noir
This week, Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings lasers and metal, Santa makes a stop at a Hickory Hill pool and two questionable Christmas films screen at Black Lodge.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Regions sued in elder-fraud case; Satan Club is a go
Families share stories of alleged abuse at Youth Villages, a local judge goes to jail and Kansas State’s loss is the Memphis Tigers’ gain.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Big 12 sees us, and 12’s sister saw the Holloway fight
“The Blind Side” author is pulled into the Oher legal battle, Edge Alley owner reveals why his eatery closed and Collierville Schools becomes a real-life “Christmas Carol.”
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Ja takes the stand; plus, where to park when Sterick opens
LeMoyne-Owen College’s teacher training program loses accreditation, MUS adds sixth grade and we’ve got suggestions on what and where to eat for Christmas.
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Food Yule want to eat this story: Recipes and tips for your holiday menu
Not sure what to cook for Christmas dinner? We’ve got all your courses covered — from bacon-wrapped apps to a festive Yule log for dessert. Plus, we’ve got your guide to what’s open for Christmas.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Restaurant service fees may be scrapped; Tigers take Texas
MLGW says its ready for winter, a new park opens in Midtown and we look at what Ja Morant has been up to during his suspension.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: MLGW may stay Downtown; Midtown shop snaps shut
Collierville Schools is giving National Lampoon’s vibes, JJJ offers a tour of his crib and FedEx workers remember the hard-working octogenarian killed at the hub.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Holiday parades, pics with Krampus and Tuba Christmas
This week, Crosstown Arts resident artists open their studios, Shangri-La hosts a free holiday show and you can ice skate in Audubon Park for free.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Trials are down at 201, but a train to Nashville is on track
New food arrivals fly into MEM, Desmond Bane brings the pain and the Tigers beat VCU (but it wasn’t pretty).
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The Early WordThe Early Word: CBU staff cuts are coming, and a Hy-Vee store may be, too
Wright pleads guilty to Trenary’s killing, another cop was fired for actions the night of Nichols’ death and the stadium deal could hit a snag.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Your light bill is going up, and the stadium deal is in timeout
Texts reveal Oher/Tuohys fight goes way back, MPD reminds the public not to confront criminals and Downtown has a new place to sip.
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Arts & Culture Sleigh your holiday plans with this event guide
From lighting displays to Christmas parades, let our guide help you make the most of the holiday season. Plus, a reader shares her favorite latke recipe.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Security isn’t cheap; plus, mochi and more in Memphis
City Council members spent big on food and travel, gardeners are tackling food security and a proposed path takes art off the rails.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Trenary trial is delayed; Mikey Williams takes a plea
Eric Otten’s double-homicide case heads to a grand jury, more housing is coming to the University of Memphis and Bartlett drivers have a new route.
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November 2023
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Delightful lights, firepit Fridays and stumbling Santas
This week, Raised by Sound brings Cat Power to Crosstown, Oscar Wilde’s work takes center stage and you can toast to the holidays at The Kent.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Grizz win at home! And big changes take off at the airport.
Tuohys will stop calling Oher their son, Ben Crump is hired by another family and Rachel’s Flower Shop won’t be rooted on Poplar much longer.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: New life for Melrose High, new path for Tigers’ Tevin Carter
Collierville theater-goers can raise a toast, the city gifts $1 million to a new crisis center and we outline three ways the Grizzlies could rise from the ashes.
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