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Germantown’s diesel leak may have been caused by inattention, Hudspeth videos leave unanswered questions and Malcolm Dandridge is back.
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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The Early WordThe Early Word: Friends sue to stop Brooks; Hudspeth video shows fatal encounter
Special session will be continued, Southaven is closing its doors and we take a deep dive on busing 50 years later.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: The apocalypse, Sweatfest and The Doobie Brothers (for real this time)
This week, MEMFix comes to Frayser, a mayoral forum tackles the arts and wrestling stars tackle each other as the WWE brings “Monday Night Raw” to the FedExForum.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Taxpayers hit with birthday tab; show Oher the money
Senate passes four bills that do “nothing,” Lichterman breaks ground on a new play forest and Ja faces competition for his throne.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: House boots public; Chickasaw Gardens requests gates
Jarveon Hudspeth video is coming soon, the city’s first Sichuan restaurant opens in Cordova and we’ve got an update on your missing MLGW bill.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: House limits public access; High Point Grocery flys high
Gibson calls out Bonner, Crone Law Firm expands out of state and we’ve got your consumer’s guide to every Grizzlies home game.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Gun-rights lobby has a firm grip; Knifebird owner goes Public
Lawsuit considers Davis’ role in Nichols’ death, the city isn’t tracking juvenile curfew data and macro-friendly meals are coming to Cordova.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Sheleah Harris alleges MSCS corruption; ALSAC cuts staff
Human remains have been found near where a little girl went missing, artifacts were allegedly stolen from Arkabutla and Memphis is hiring cops in Puerto Rico.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Water lanterns, Black art and LL Cool J’s hip-hop party
This week, celebrate Robert Raiford’s memory at an outdoor disco, eat your way around the globe at the Germantown International Festival and take a peek inside Ballet Memphis.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Remembering Biggs, Belz; Grizz versus errrybody?
MPD cracks on Downtown cruising, Momma’s trucker bar is open and Bartlett BMA makes history.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Rest in peace, Biggs; more on the Tuohy/Oher battle
Gun reform bills are turned down for special session, the Tigers need to sell some tickets and you can check out joy at the library.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Mayoral hopefuls on MLGW; Tuohy lawyer on Oher claims
Memphis in May seeks new home, Southaven bans public camping and pickleball is a smash in Collierville.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Elvis, golf and party where Swifties can ‘Shake It Off’
This week, Large Professor plays on the anniversary of hip-hop, Michael Oher signs his new book and Crosstown’s plaza becomes a water park.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Was Oher blindsided? Plus, Ross family hires Crump
Showboats player dies, FM100’s risky retirement is working out and Germantown residents get credit after all.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Housing project may be doomed; Glover is the best, by par
Brian Kelsey gets prison time, eight people are injured in a Beale area shooting and Westwood is making a comeback.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Germantown water crisis gets a review, and Second Line goes German
A Shelby County judge is reprimanded, more troopers are coming and the FESJC start is delayed by storms.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Streets you might want to avoid; DeSoto’s new sheriff, DA
Mayoral candidates spend big on ads, the FedEx-St. Jude par-tee gets started and Belltower is coming to Shelby Farms.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: City planned for unrest in Tyre Nichols protests; UTHSC dean resigns
U.S. Attorney sues Memphis property owner, local attorney sues Germantown and Arnold’s Smokehouse has something for everyone.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Airbnb party is over; Drake Cleaners adds self-serve
Homeless women’s center faces closure, Compost Fairy flies back into Memphis and the Tigers take the Dominican Republic despite illness and injury.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Germantown news adds fuel to water; Hygge finds a home
Public defender’s office recuses itself in two high-profile cases, the Justins are back and the Hardaways are bonding.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: A feast, a picnic and Gangsta Boo’s ‘heavenly’ birthday
This week, Friends of George’s presents “The Drag Boat,” Collierville celebrates trains and the Streetdog Foundation celebrates 14 years with a cowboy-themed dog party.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: MIM’s Tom Lee bill tops a mill; say bye to Roxie’s burgers
A man has been charged in the Margolin shooting, diesel was found in Germantown water (again) and we’ve got a hot tip for staying cool.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Germantown probes water probs; Tigers go (golf) clubbin’
Downtown’s Mobility Center opens soon, West Nile is here and the DOJ wants public input on the MPD.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: East Memphis crematory and Drake both canceled
Alleged Margolin Hebrew shooter was former student, FedEx is losing two board members and Baptist is closing minor meds.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Chief Davis makes the big bucks, and takeout takes off
ServiceMaster builds two schools in mere weeks, Constance Abbey serves its last lunch and Slice Midtown offers Little Italy faves.
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