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The Early Word: Much ado about DeSoto’s doo; Cossitt’s new look
Justin J. Pearson lawyers up, Lakeland may get a new YMCA and a national football analyst says Memphis belongs in the Big 12.
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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April 2023
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Porchfest, Storyfest and Shelby Forest Spring Fest
This week, Marc Cohn and Shawn Colvin are walking in Memphis (er, well, Germantown), MoSH offers a look behind the scenes and Wiseacre hosts a weird beer festival.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Trolleys may clang again, and JJJ is the block captain
City halts its new juvenile crime program, Etowah dinner series is hyper-local and we look at how the county courts set bail.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Superintendent search hits snag; Kelsey’s request is ‘meritless’
Lee Harris wants to raise the county wheel tax, a new cafe is opening in the Cossitt and there’s no Widespread Panic in Mempho’s lineup.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Tyre’s family sues the city; X was the factor in Grizz win
Another superintendent finalist drops out, Live at the Garden gets a re-do year and we tell you where to eat in Tom Lee Park.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: City stadiums get $350 million, and you can buy a honky tonk for $800K
Olive Branch cracks down on out-of-state plates, Mikey Williams pleads not guilty and we solve a Garibaldi’s mystery.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Puppies, crystals, Lizzo and Little Richard
This week, shop for Memphis merch at the Choose901 spring market, celebrate Earth Day with Bodywerk DJs and rock out with Shinedown at FedExForum.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Dillon begrudges villainous role, and we’re hosting a mayoral debate
Local law enforcement isn’t immune to recruiting crisis, the General Assembly wrapped up with no action on gun reform and a Florida mom is reunited with her Memphis-born baby.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Super search takes a pause, and ‘old’ LeBron takes the Grizz
Mayoral candidates debate crime, a Tiger enters the transfer portal and something new is popping in Collierville.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Party won’t stop for buses (yet); voters will decide mayoral residency
Kids out past curfew will go to Greenlaw, Alicia Franklin’s lawsuit may come back and Justin J. Pearson goes to Washington.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Grizz stay alive in game five; new eats in Silo Square
FedEx is closing pilot bases, Ya Ya returns to China and pizza is coming to Orleans Station.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Bouncy houses, books, ballet and Ms. Jackson (if you’re nasty)
This week, the Tennessee Triennial highlights Memphis artists, jookers battle in the Ravine and MEMFix returns with a festival in Alcy-Ball.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Superintendent finalist wants back in; plus, mayoral residency 101
DOJ sues state over trans youth care ban, the airport taps a new CEO and we remember Jack Parnell (and his voice).
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May 2023
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Beale, Huey’s shootings lead to crime fears; traffic stop leads to reform calls
The five-year mayoral residency rule is in effect, FedEx plans to furlough workers and Penny Schwinn steps down.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: City may ban assault weapons; car break-ins plague diners
Highland Street shooter is charged, Germantown says no to Waffle House and Dillon Brooks gets the boot.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Wealth equals health in Memphis; Annesdale Mansion has a new owner
A Memphis City Council member could lose her seat, Lee says gun safety laws may be coming and we look into Dillon Brooks’ exit.
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Music Your guide to Memphis in May’s return to the river
After two canceled pandemic years and a weird year at Liberty Park, Memphis in May International Festival is heading back Downtown to its longtime home at Tom Lee Park. And we’ve got your survival guide with need-to-know info for the month’s festivities.
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Music MIM Guide: Beale Street Music Fest’s Downtown Return
This weekend, thousands will descend upon the newly renovated Tom Lee Park for Memphis in May’s Beale Street Music Festival. We’ve got a stage map, festival food tips, must-see music recommendations and more.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: TD Bank deal is off; Tyre Nichols’ death was a homicide
Police will be out in full force for Music Fest, Justin Pearson faces challengers and Toni Williams is “nontraditional.”
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Beignets at the drive-in, Star Wars Day and Groucho Marx
This week, celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Overton Square, catch 1990s hip-hop act Digable Planets at Minglewood and meet the artist behind Memphis Botanic Garden’s new “Rich Soil” exhibition.
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Music Six things to know before you go to Beale Street Music Festival
In five days, music fans will return to the river for Beale Street Music Festival at the newly redesigned Tom Lee Park. Here’s what you need to know before you go.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Music Fest-goers give mixed reviews; Ballins are up for a challenge
FedEx gets a big tax cut, TVA ‘fell short’ and Bill Townsend is saving historic Memphis one building at a time.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: City Council sues the city; Cabigaos are guarding Hen House
General Assembly will address gun reform, Hardaway struggles in the NIL era and Bartlett may have the best margaritas.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Uptown greenline, Downtown bike cops and zebra crosswalks
Memphis mayoral residency lawsuit narrows, MSCS’ superintendent search talks gets tense and we remember Steve Pearl.
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Arts & Culture MIM Guide: How to celebrate Malaysia this week
It’s Memphis in May’s “international week,” and we’ve got your essential guide to celebrating this year’s honored country of Malaysia.
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