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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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January 2024
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Barbecue fest name drop, and bye, bye Bedrock
Marcus Smart is added to the injury list, DeAndre Williams goes pro and a county building gets a new name.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Monster club, Inscho art and a trip to Flavortown
This week, Arrow Creative celebrates all things Memphis, Keri Lee hosts a sound bath in the Sound Room and DJ Alpha Whiskey DJs her own birthday party.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Blair allegedly stole from Target; Veatch talks stadium reno
Business leaders ask for help on crime, Bartlett parts with Memphis library and the Grizzlies say goodbye to Biyombo.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Police chief left in limbo; Ja-less Grizz dominate Mavs
Lawmakers try to restrict protests, Liberty Stadium deal is done and Dry January may be bad for business.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Ja is out, Mikey is gone and Guy was here
Whether MPD is enforcing the ban on pretextual stops is anyone’s guess. Plus, Collierville rejects Chick-fil-A, and St. Mary’s plans a library to honor Eliza Fletcher.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: One year since Nichols’ fatal stop; Tigers, Grizz wins
Black Arts Collective forms at the Brooks, Cocina owner is restaurateur of the year, and we look at what’s ahead for the General Assembly.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Police chief isn’t a shoo-in; Wanda won’t sign anything
Young wants to fight crime pandemic-style, Philip Ashley Chocolates are getting more exclusive and Caleb Mills’ knee injury is “not good.”
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Elvis’ birthday, wrastling and a party for the ‘grrls’
This week, artist Vera Reed celebrates her 90th birthday, the Metal Museum offers a “taste” of the metal arts and there’s a one-mile race to kickstart your resolutions.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Abston jurors, Ja’s dance and what’s brewing on Sundays
Wiseacre hops on non-alcoholic trend, Southaven’s top cop will retire and Chukis’ chips aren’t free (but they’re worth the price.)
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Let It Fly goes cold, and Fouché leaves for Hotlanta
Mark Ward will fill in for suspended judge, Ja Morant hands out a late Christmas gift and we remember Elmore Nickelberry and Tony Bologna.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Mayor Young is official; Showboats will go on
The Lake District developer defends troubled project, Union Depot is ramping up and we tell you where to get fried chicken with cheesecake.
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December 2023
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Young names dream team; Halbert probe moves ahead
Chandell Ryan will run DMC, the Liberty Bowl offers redemption and if you’re hoping for snow this month, well, too bad, so sad.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Halbert complaint is lodged; Liberty Bowl brings Likes
CRA backs off an Uptown land seizure, another Overton Square business is shuttered and the theater community remembers Scrooge.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Coffee for Kwanzaa, cold play for New Year’s Day
This week, Memphis Current says farewell, Mollie Fontaine pops up for a night and we’ve got your guide to New Year’s Eve parties.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Electrolux may rise from the ashes; Grizz get Smart in OT
The MPD is always watching, Renasant Bank cancels its PILOT and Staks stacks up its Memphis-area locations.
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Arts & Culture Toast to 2024: What’s happening in Memphis for New Year’s Eve
Our guide will help you decide where to ring in 2024, and we’ve got inspiration for your healthy resolutions and a recipe for good luck in the new year.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Merry Ja-mas to you; plus, which schools made honor roll
Prosecutor struggles to get records in Halbert probe, airport hires out-of-town firm for a big job and Collierville has a new superintendent.
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The To-Do List The To-Do List: Wurlitzer solstice, Honky-Tonk Christmas and Festivus for the rest of us
This week brings Christmas Day bowling at Bass Pro, a five-course dinner paired with a “Barbie” screening and last-minute shopping for art and other holiday gifts.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: ‘Sad state of affairs’ in PD’s office; Classic’s new stadium deal
Suspended judge pleads not guilty, FedEx mechanics may unionize and The Daily Memphian’s got game.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Truly Ja-wesome night, and a touchdown for the stadium
Paul Young is getting a pay raise, FedEx delivers bad news and the Tigers take down Virginia.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Old bridge will be new again, and Junior makes room for Ja
DA’s office has a new crime-fighting plan, a Germantown house has a “party on the side” and Memphis 901 FC goes west.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: About that armed Midtown man; Ja-lly Xmas countdown
Jim Holt says goodbye to Memphis in May, the DOJ sends help and Fancy’s Fish House was a passing fancy.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: Prisons need more staff; Tigers games need more fans
Abortions are down and births are up, another ex-cop is ID’d in the Tyre Nichols case and alley-oops may be coming back to the Grizzlies.
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The Early WordThe Early Word: How to greet Dillon Brooks; Tennesseans on guns, abortion
Young wants to keep Chief Davis, the TVA is ready for winter and you can get your sugar fix in Cordova.
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