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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 To-Do List The To-Do List: Puppies on the plaza, fairy tales on stage, rock ‘n’ roll on film
This week, Stax kicks off a summer dance series in Handy Park, flowers meet art at the Dixon and Memphis Made rolls out the hops.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Corky’s BBQ goes big, and Lichterman goes private
Cleotha Abston won’t take the stand in his rape trial, a Southaven ex-cop was indicted for car theft and GG Jackson goes to church.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: City has budget oops, and the Beetle has breakfast plans
Judge rules in Ja Morant’s favor, Abston’s rape trial begins and two Memphis plants will be affected by new EPA rules on cancer-causing chemicals.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Young’s first 100 days and a look at the new FedExForum deal
Jury selection kicks off in Abston’s rape trial, Coach Cal could be our neighbor and we’ve got a look at the good (and the bad) from Cordova’s Eat N Vibe.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Total eclipse day, ‘ghost’ sushi and Gasol’s big night
MPD’s homicide-solve rate is complicated, DeSoto’s DA has a true-crime podcast and you’ll be paying more for crawfish this season.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Downtown deli reopens, and Huey’s will close (briefly)
Tyre Nichols trial will stay in Memphis for now, a bill would eliminate two Shelby County judges and the Tigers score a top recruit.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Fests celebrate tattoos, yoga, books, music and the arts
This week, Memphis Farmers Market opens, Elizabeth King performs “sacred soul” at Crosstown Arts and there’s an eclipse party in Overton Park.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: MLK’s life is honored; Germantown may pause vape shops
New juvie has more kids than the sheriff’s office can handle, Ja Morant splits with his agent and the party is over in Southaven.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Midtown Catholic school will close; Judge Boyd resigns
Young says new police rank may prevent federal oversight, two FedExForum projects move ahead and homeless pups get home training in jail.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: FedEx is out, UPS is in and Whataburger eyes Midtown
Judge Melissa Boyd wants to resign, Church Health will teach you how to cook and Marc Gasol shares what might have been.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: MPD morale is low, and Mande Dibi brings new barbecue
MPD top brass may be deposed in Nichols case, Memphis Showboats start the season strong and you can build your own doughnuts in Collierville.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Man makes folly at Folk’s Folly, and Hard Rock rocks on
Memphis’ traffic stop ban is nullified, AutoZone Park needs some love and Pho Binh faves are back.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Back in time with ‘Roadhouse,’ Golden Girls, Bob Dylan
Learn the indigenous history of coffee, frolic in spring blooms at Memphis Botanic Garden and hunt for Easter eggs at the Dixon.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: BC is back, and airport baggage claim will see the light
Judge Boyd is jailed, Collierville is being sued for saying no to Chick-fil-A and FedExForum funding clears hurdles.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Strickland’s got a new gig, and the old CA will store your stuff
Frayser residents sound off on trash and crime, a new art gallery is opening in Midtown and we look at whether our bridges could survive a boat crash.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Supper’s on with Chef Tam; Judge Boyd fails drug test — again
Downtown crime was down for NCAA, Geronimo Kee has words for his judge and the Asian Night Market is too big for Crosstown.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Pride flags may be banned; NCAA games bring the drama
Report reveals problems at 201 Poplar, pickleball has come to a theater near you and we tell you where to find beach drinks without the beach.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Intrator’s Pinch plan is likely dead; Halbert needs IT help
“Refined Waffle House” comes to Harbor Town, Penny’s name comes off Downtown eatery and MEM is making it easier to find your car.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Siriano style, hoops on Beale and cherry blossoms in bloom
This week, sci-fi fans unite at Mid-South Con, ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd share a stage and the Memphis Symphony Orchestra gets cosmic with Pink Floyd.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: CBU is on the come up, and sports venue renos move ahead
MPD has to rethink its structure, a tree upcycling facility is paused and a local restaurateur got his start in a mariachi band.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Rittenhouse gets run off, and smart meters are still dumb
Biden taps Kevin Ritz for a judgeship, the Terrace at the River Inn has a new menu and Coach Taylor Jenkins got knocked down (but he got up again).
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Beale preps for Big Dance, and Ursula can finally get paid
Grizzlies are making roster moves, truck drivers can park it in Southeast Memphis and we’ve got your Memphis visitor guide ahead of the NCAA games.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tigers won’t go to NIT, but the Big Dance is coming here
A judge tests positive for drugs, questions remain around DeSoto County Jane Doe’s death and Black-owned eateries offer dining deals this week.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tigers are out, and Judge Melissa Boyd may be, too
Senate passes ban on traffic stop bans, Belltower Coffee is opening a third spot and something big is coming to Huey’s in East Memphis.
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