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The Early Word: FedEx cuts local jobs, and Memphis Redbirds could cut out
Swankys leaves Germantown, gun-rights groups sue Memphis and "Disneyland” is coming to Fayette County.
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: New Cordova high gets a no, and 901 FC leaves the 901
Council member is mad about a rat mural, Cordova residents are worried about fire services and the old CA building is going up for auction.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Grizz go west without Ja, Des; Good Fortune is back on TV
The United Way gets a new CEO, Collierville may get more apartments and the Tigers give an update on Overton’s injury.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Taiko drums, Indian food, holiday shopping and boozy cider
This week, horror fans unite at the inaugural Monster Con, Meddlesome hosts a very short race and Valerie June gets her GPAC moment.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Rhea was a ‘light in a dark room,’ and Huffs have art and sole
Another Tops catches fire, Mellow Mushroom makes way for a chicken chain and a Bartlett pharmacy says goodbye.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Pink Palace not called MoSH; Ja and LeBron don’t mesh
Smiley will push for gun changes, Shelby County saw its lowest voter turnout in years and the Tigers consider a post-Tyreek future.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Trump wins, locals want gun reform, more election results
Besides the election news, we’ve got your guide to new movies this week and November food events. Plus, the Grizzlies third-stringers are first-rate.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: It’s Election Day! Plus, Tigers win game, lose Tyreek Smith
Germantown’s water worries are over, Edey has a historic night and we look at how FedEx’s new multimillion-dollar facility came together.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tigers tip off, Huff has the stuff and JJJ wants a new jersey
Residents speak out with political yard signs, MPD cameras may stop street takeovers and two kinds of football had a bad weekend.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Par-tee’s over at Quail Ridge, and Ja-lloween wasn’t scary
Cyclists speak out about littered lanes, TVA will vote on xAI power and Indian street food has arrived in Memphis.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Rock and bounce on Mud Island, glow at FedExForum
This week, a Día de Los Muertos parade honors the dead, a Memphis Botanic Garden festival celebrates Japan and three new art shows open at the Dixon Gallery and Gardens.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Z is for ‘zero’ in TDZ, and we ride along with a Memphis cop
Students are out for Election Day, Memphis chefs compete in world championships and the Grizzlies lose a game (and two star players).
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The Early WordThe Early Word: More bang for the Buc-ee’s, and Halbert ouster is hung up
MPD goes after fugitives, a Florida man admits to stealing from FedEx and a new sneaker shop brings sole to the Broad Avenue Arts District.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Guilty plea comes in Fletcher case, and Huff finds a home
A South Memphis nightclub was the center of a big drug operation, the Crimson Tide rolled over the Tigers and Back Yard Burgers is bouncing back.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Musk’s AI chatbot disputes his claims; where to buy candy
Sheriff’s office and juvenile court can’t agree, the MAS director was fired from a previous job for lying and the Grizzlies set the clock back 295 days.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Maine comes to Memphis, and Mega Kroger does, too
Jury rules against an inmate beaten at 201, crime is still trending down and City Silo’s new spot will come with a new menu.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Dirty mackin’ R&B, vampire ballet and a creature feature
This week, Sheila E. brings the “Glamorous Life” to Rhodes, Choices celebrates 50 years and the Memphis Tequila Festival helps you get into the Halloween spirit(s).
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Santi Claus comes early; CY sober home tired of waiting
Two friends share stories of growing up around guns, Penny shuts down drama and we’re taco-ing about Maciel’s new spot.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: FedEx’s Smith has Downtown worries; MATA stops cuts
Downtown is recovering economically, but Richard Smith still worries about crime. Plus, there’s a new Indian eatery that has everything from dal to dosa, and we’ve got hot tips on Halloween horror films.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: IP lays off more staff; Tiger Tyreek Smith has NIL concerns
A sheriff’s deputy remains in critical condition after a crash, early-voting totals are down so far and JJJ can’t come out to play Wednesday.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Horror on screens and stages; Tim Burton style on the runway
This week, get your damaged doodads repaired at the Metal Museum, take a selfie with an alpaca in Overton Square and do the Time Warp again.
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Arts & Culture Where to trick-or-treat; plus, Halloween decor and parties for guys and ghouls
In the second Halloween guide in our Holidays in Memphis series, we’ve got decorating tips, pumpkin everything, candy ideas and a list of trick-or-treating events and grown-up parties.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: MATA’s new board takes the wheel, and Aloft hotel lifts off
Gun thefts from cars are way up, Yuki is sticking around and a big quake could shake us up at any time.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tops Bar-B-Q was smoking, and voting may be touchy
Two candidates are trying to turn red districts blue, better coffee is brewing at Methodist and we have a “chaat” about Indian street food.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tigers lose, St. Jude wins and so does a Cordova teacher
MATA has a whole new board, the suspended MAS director is still on the city payroll and Wiseacre takes home the gold.
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