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The Early Word: State may reject education funds, but Memphis can’t refuse DeSoto’s doo yet
Memphis is developing a plan to reduce pedestrian deaths, the SEC apologizes to the Tigers and Gonerfest kicks off for the 20th time.
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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September 2023
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Could suburbs secede? Plus, how to dink and drink on Beale
Panta bids adéu, the aquifer looks like Swiss cheese and Mia Madison’s legacy lives on in a North Memphis orchard.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Outdoors Inc. peaces out; sports venue questions, answered
Two officers indicted in Freeman’s death faced past lawsuit, five charged in Nichols’ death won’t be part of civil suit and Cxffeeblack sends baristas to Africa.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Bluff Cakes party, Barbie Rave and cowabunga at the Comic Expo
This week brings the Mid-South Fair, the Pink Palace Crafts Fair, the Memphis Country Blues Festival and an album release party from Aktion Kat.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Indictments handed down in Freeman death; Kontji is back
Brooks Museum is back on (for now), things are looking up at FedEx and Belly Acres says bye to Overton Square.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Park coming to Brooks roof; Kiel and Spinosa clash
International Paper gets out of Russia, Indie Memphis brings Oscar hopefuls and the Tigers’ roster is almost set.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Blackface trophy causes outrage; Strickland faces stadium pressure
Re-arrests are down after bail reform, Medtronic may invest millions and we look at cases dismissed over ties with the officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Happy birthday to us! Plus, Brian Kelsey appeals
Calkins hopes the stadium funding plan doesn’t scare off the Grizzlies, Drake and Zeke get a brass note and we look at how Hattiloo is selling out shows.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Mayoral hopefuls talk stadium funds while Tigers go 3-0
FedEx lays off workers, a Collierville man pleads not guilty to killing his wife and Guy Fieri dishes out Knuckle Sandwiches.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Ballet, balloons, brews and Tabitha Brown
This week, Mempho brings Americana star Jason Isbell, Al Kapone plays a free show at the Shell and the Cooper-Young Festival is back.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Cops in Nichols case enter pleas; Grizz get Tigers leftovers?
Peabody Elementary students are forced relocate, a taste of New York is coming to Memphis and Tom Lee Park is a melting pot.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Cops federally indicted in Nichols case; Jaylin McKenzie video released
Police search for woman missing after booze cruise, Tennessee gets sued over abortion rights and the flu may be worse than COVID this year.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Mayoral hopefuls throw shade; Carlisle serves Racquet Club plan
Council staff shakeup raises questions, Patrice Robinson is tapped for TVA board and Majestic is bringing back Sunday fun day.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Courts are backed up, but the hotel pipeline is moving along
Memphis in May gets sued, Dillon Brooks helps Canada beat the U.S. and the suburbs could break up with MLGW.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Shelby County is a ‘unicorn,’ and Penny stands by Mikey
Brooks work stoppage could cost $7 million, NLE Choppa endorses Paul Young and we’re heading into a big football weekend.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Gladys Knight, Cheap Trick and oodles of noodles
This week, the dream of the 2000s is Live at the Garden, an art exhibition at Rhodes is in “conversation” with one at the Brooks and the weenies will be running in Germantown.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Park Avenue gets a new Shack; Dermon may be a hotel
IP looks for a new CEO, MLGW explores utility-owned solar and Narcan is available over the counter (if you can find it).
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Glo-Jo to take on Blackburn; Zoo pushes online-only sales
Shelby County DA names new first deputy, Mikey Williams’ chances at being a Tiger are dwindling and Ashlar Hall could make a comeback.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Two grim anniversaries; pickleball’s dark side
Tom Lee Park is open, home buyers are gaining power in a seller’s market and we’ve got tips on getting started with solar panels.
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City of Memphis Everything changed after Liza’s death, but Memphis keeps running
After Eliza Fletcher’s kidnapping and killing last year, local runners' sense of security was forever changed. One woman said she had always thought she would outrun anyone who meant her harm, but she knows now that’s not true.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Memphis has big 901 Day plans; officials host private public safety summit
U of M announces $5 million worth of campus security measures, Pervis Payne may be eligible for parole and we have your guide to a busy holiday weekend.
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August 2023
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Beyonce, zines and many ways to celebrate 901 Day
This week, WLOK’s Stone Soul Picnic moves indoors, the Central Library hosts an LGBTQ 1980s dance party and former members of R.E.M. sing songs about baseball.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Judge may stop the Brooks; Toast could raise Jackson Ave.
MIM will honor France (again), Joe Cooper is living his dream with the Tigers and DOJ meeting attendees say MPD has a culture problem.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: No gun-reform bills passed; Downtown gets bagel bees-ness
TBI looks into 201 Poplar death, CrimeStoppers offers $10K for tips on 12 homicides and two of the country’s largest ballet companies call Memphis home.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Democrats walk out; Richie Fletcher remembers Eliza
Retired judge makes $200 per hour, county police reform moves ahead and the U of M isn’t giving up on conference realignment.
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