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The Early Word: MSCS security gets a raise; plus, what’s rising up on a CY lot
Civil Right Museum updates are coming, a Republican DA defends Mulroy and we’ve got all the golf news you need to know.
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: Bayou has new roux-lers, and a top COVID doc peaces out
MSCS school cops walk out, Racquet Club redevelopment plan expands and contracts and new owners plan to save a Cooper-Young coffee institution.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: MSCS is missing teachers, but don’t miss this JEM dish
Frayser landfill expansion fight isn’t over, New Wing Order closes and we weigh the pros and cons of joining the Big 12 or ACC.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Sake, sushi, chicken, beer and ‘Coconut Cake’
This week, learn about creepy dolls in Elmwood Cemetery, relive your youth at a brewery book fair and dig into the plot at an old drive-in.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: How to get out of jail free and book a MEM flight right now
Three Downtown restaurants have closed, but one is coming back. And we’ve got a hot tip on where to find good times and greasy tacos.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Why dining out is pricy; BlueOval coalition has concerns
WK Kellogg Co. is downsizing, construction is halted on a high-school science lab and municipal school districts celebrate 10 years.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Mud Island eatery comes back; Musk has a plant to sell us
Laser tag is coming to Liberty Park, a Loflin Yard-style spot moves ahead in Bartlett and an Olympian’s mom offers a behind-the-scenes look at the path to silver.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: AC problems close schools; Half Shell opens new hot spot
Two Memphis mayoral appointments go before the City Council, and we remember Cordell Walker and Tucker Rudd.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Memphis is No. 1 on a bad list, but Rider won a silver medal
The party is over for a home in Germantown, an Elvis landmark reopens today and we look at restaurants that aren’t closing.
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MetroThe Early Word: Sawyer wins, school board resets and a Beale club closes
We’ve got your Election Day results, plus an update on The Lake District and an Irish fast-fashion retailer coming to Wolfchase.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Champagne, lemonade and cocktails for your ‘Tell-tale Heart’
This week, a film at Crosstown Arts could make you see the world differently. And Skinny’s birthday party at the Hi-Tone is guaranteed to give you Nickelback earworms.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Your Election Day guide, plus the top 5 Memphis athletes
Just City sues over bail changes, Germantown wants a city flag and our dining series is back with a new name and a new host.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Should TVA pull plug on xAI? Plus, Belz gives art to Brooks
Seth Rider finally gets his Olympic shot, the Lipscomb & Pitts sign is gone from Union Extended and a new all-girls’ school is coming to Downtown.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Olympic dream must wait, but it’s par-tee time at Audubon
Germantown voters could decide if mayor is a full-time job, the Memphis Zoo heads to Sri Lanka and we remember Gina Sugarmon.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: River Parks pays a scammer; City Silo moves and grows
HIV is on the rise in Shelby County, a burger truck combines food with fashion and we rank the greatest Memphis athletes of the century.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Jeff Crane is leaving, but the Art Museum battle wages on
Main Event security guard will stay in jail, a new fund may spur Downtown development and Comeback is canning Memphis water.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Uptown tales, Downtown soul, Midtown rock ’n’ roll
This week, Old Dominick celebrates Christmas in July, Freedom Summer activists share stories and stand-up comedy meets beer at High Cotton Brewing.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: ‘Black eye’ for the security field; Huff times for the Grizz
Report finds problems at the animal shelter, two friends taco chance in Bartlett and we tell you where to find juicy summer tomatoes.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: DMC fights Intrator’s blight; Feagins is over overtime abuse
Friend’s of George’s plans to appeal drag ban ruling, MLGW could power the city with Tesla batteries and the “Chick-fil-A of entertainment” may be coming to Midtown.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: xAI powers up, and parts of Liberty Stadium come down
County Commission votes in a new leader, Front Street Deli reopens again and the Grizzlies can’t take the Heat.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Rawgirls is closing, but Brooklyn Bridge is here to stay
Crosstown Mound plans are moving along, Feagins’ cabinet is almost full and a new coffee shop is rolling into Memphis.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Horror musicals, library tats and a dancing UPS man
This week, Memphis gets air time on “Down in the Valley,” Crosstown Arts residents open their studios and Asian Night Market goes even bigger.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Stadium’s flag comes down, and so does part of the airport
MSCS loses Satan Club lawsuit, Zach Edey turns his other ankle and we’ve got a hot tip on cheap Italian food for pasta snobs.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: County Commission confusion and a jersey’s journey home
TruGreen is getting off our lawn, Cam Spencer is crazy and Aretha Franklin’s home may finally be saved.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: An old phish tale surfaces; plus, a sneak peek of Ja 2s
Tennessee leads the country in FAFSA completion, the old Abuelo’s site gets new life and BT Prime Steakhouse is closed — but it’s coming back.
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